[Opinion] Jew vs. Jew rhetoric breaks hearts in bitter internal debate on Gaza war

Jew vs. Jew rhetoric breaks hearts in bitter internal debate on Gaza war

UJA-Federation of New York’s $1m Gaza aid pledge sparks heated debate in Jewish circles, expanding deep rifts over war, values, and Jewish identity.

Jew vs. Jew rhetoric breaks hearts in a bitter internal debate about the Gaza war

(JTA Illustration; Getty Images; Wikipedia Commons) The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of JTA or its parent company, 70 Faces Media. (JTA) — After weeks of mounting pressure on Israel to address reports of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with longtime allies lining up to condemn the government or recognize a Palestinian state, the largest Jewish federation in the Unite…