Kathy Shihadah, a Christian and ex-evangelical, is married to a Gazan Muslim who has family in Gaza. She joins Michael to share her very personal and gripping story about her spiritual journey, a multi-faith marriage, and insights on the plight of Palestinians. Kathy and Michael share empathy for all who are suffering in the Israel-Hamas War, both Israelis and Palestinians. People of good will denounce the attacks by Hamas and the taking of hostages. Yet Kathy's and her Muslim husband's family's perspective brings critical context to the wider conflict and helps explain the drive behind Hamas, the Palestinian struggle, and their legitimate grievances. Learn a new paradigm that can help us discover a workable way of peace through restorative justice rather than Israel's choice of retribution and war. Learn the case for Israel stopping the bombing and pursuing a permanent ceasefire and negotiated settlement that provides security for both Israelis and Palestinians.

Read Kathy's blog articles on the Israel-Gaza conflict. 

Read Michael's post on An Empathetic and Peace Seeking Response to the Israel-Hamas War. 

See video version of this interview. 

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