I’m just so tired

I’m tired of not being able to be honest about how I feel about the current conflict within my community (or even online). I truly believe in a two state solution, always have. I’m Jewish and very proud, but I think some people are on the verge of losing the plot. Not everything is antisemitic. Asking for a ceasefire definitely isn’t. I want that too. I want the whole region to be in peace like my ancestors had it (we’re from Syria). I remember my grandparents telling me of how everybody lived in peace and speaking Arabic was normal for them too.

People can have an opinion about it and still not hate the Jewish people. I know my family and ancestors are far removed from the Shoa in many ways, and maybe that gives me some bias, but I think the “bad PR” is being caused by the Israeli government and their actions.

I hate this, I hate how it’s making me feel. How thousands of people are suffering while I’m just here living a comfy life in rural England.

Rant over.