The conflict having deep impacts on Alaskans with connections to both sides of the war.
Multiple attempts to talk with a variety of people and organizations within Anchorage’s Muslim communities were not successful. Most have said they’re not readyANCHORAGE, Alaska - It’s Day 4 of the Israel-Hamas War and the death toll has surpassed 1,900, including 11 Americans.“We stand ready to move in additional assets as needed,” President Biden said. “Let me say again to any country, any organization, anyone thinking of taking advantage of the situation. I have one word — don’t.
Rabbi Yosef Greenberg, with the Lubavitch Jewish Center of Alaska, said he’s received an outpouring of support from hundreds of Alaskans in the last few days, including calls from the mayor and governor. “Every human being is a candle that God is kindling to bring more light to the world,” Rabbi Greenberg said. “Each one of us is an ambassador of love, of hope, of goodness and kindness. Be there for your neighbor. Be there for a friend. Be there for a family member you haven’t spoken for 20 years in honor of bringing light to the world and to take away the darkness that we have now.”
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