Episode 3425: BEFORE and AFTER ISRAEL'S 9/11: Aftermath of the October 7 Catastrophe, and Rays of Hope by Helen Birnbaum

BEFORE and AFTER ISRAEL'S 9/11: Aftermath of the October 7 Catastrophe, and Rays of Hope by Helen BirnbaumA timely narrative that chronicles the amicable bridges between Jews and Muslims that existed before the October 7 disaster, and the connections that continue to grow since this date.A brief description is given of the October 7 (2023) attacks against Israeli civilians by terrorists from Gaza. These attacks were exceptionally brutal and triggered the vicious Israel-Gaza war. At first, world opinion sympathized with the Israeli victims, but this rapidly shifted to support for the terrorists, who had initiated the conflict. Despite the growing anti-Israel protests in the West, Arab voices began to speak up for Israel, both locally and worldwide. They warn the West about the underlying agenda of radical Islam whose first ‘port of call’ is Israel.The repercussions and revelations of October 7 are discussed in the book, but the main focus is on the rapport between Jews and Muslims, two Peoples who are traditionally perceived as enemies.Born and bred in South Africa.Studied Biology. Lecturer and researcher at the university in Johannesburg before moving to Israel. Worked for twenty years in the chemical industry, specializing in the safe handling and use of pesticides and other hazardous chemicals.The author’s first book (Healthy Body, Peaceful Mind, Awakened Spirit) focuses on holistic healing techniques, and our need to recognize and honor the body-mind-spirit continuum that makes up every human being.More recently, her attention was captured by reports in the media about the many beneficial contacts occurring across the Jewish-Muslim ethnic divide. She noticed that the follow-up on such reports was negligible, while the headlines that screamed “violence” took center stage.Then October 7 happened.The October 7 terrorist attacks could have destroyed the potential for peaceful coexistence between Jews and Muslims in Israel and worldwide. However, amidst the tragedies of war, the author uncovered benevolent events that were bringing people together across the religious chasm. Thus the “good news” narrative continued, highlighting the sparks of hope manifesting as Muslims (and others) coming forth and speaking up for Israel.The author believes that mutual respect and understanding are essential for overcoming the antipathy between these two peoples who have been at loggerheads for centuries despite sharing a common ancestry and displaying many common attributes.AMAZONhttps://www.urlinkpublishing.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/81425hburl.mp3