Cry from the Heart of Israel
An early alert to the international community that generated tens of millions of views and personal responses from all over the world.
On February 21, 2021, American-Israeli health advisor and politician, Ilana Rachel Daniel made an impassioned phone call to a European acquaintance, calling attention to the frightening situation that bore a human rights turned political organization, attacked and censored at every turn.
The first to sound the alarm that Never Again is Now, in this phone call, Ilana Rachel alerts the international community to the medical apartheid thrust upon the Israeli people:
Recorded February 20, 2021
During this time, as Ilana Rachel Daniel stood for office with the human rights party Rappeh - which opposed the coercive injections, illegal lockdowns, and two-tier class Green Pass system - Israel’s Ministry of Health revoked the medical license of the Rappeh’s party-head.
And on that same day, during the height of the mass-injection-coercion in the country, the public was notified of legislation that would allow local authorities access to the medical records of Israeli citizens.
Hear Cry from the Heart of Israel:
Unbeknownst to Ilana Rachel at the time, the urgent message that she sent privately to a European acquaintance became an audio clip that was sent on to others and from there around the world.
In a wave of social media response, Ilana Rachel’s passionate outcry proved that something was rotten in the state of Pfizer. Reposted from Telegram to Facebook, to WhatsApp, podcasts and radio shows, the audio clip of her voice message, and subsequent interview posted here have been viewed by tens of millions.
From all over the world, hundreds of thousands of people heard this call from a broken heart, and responded in sharing their own shock, pain and empathy at the turn civilization was taking.
It was the first time the world heard and bore witness to the pain of the people of Israel - from our own testimony. It revealed the potential, still in wait, for our coming together with the driving Will of humanity which far surpasses the tyranny of wicked governments that come and will go.
Watch Ilana Rachel Daniel’s detailed descriptions of the situation in Israel in an interview on March 10, 2021, with Flavio Pasquino from the Dutch BLCBKX Studio, who tracked down Ilana after hearing her audio plea for international help and support.
Outcry to the World from Israel. Viewed over 1.7 million times.
Tikkun - Palestinian-Jewish Solidarity Statement
By Tikkun | Beyt Tikkun | October 12, 2023
Jew and Palestinian
We are outraged by, mourn deeply, and unequivocally condemn the horrific actions of Hamas. According to Israeli sources, more than 1,200 people were killed and 2,900 injured, most of whom were civilians, and over 100 individuals (including children, women, and the elderly) were taken as hostages into Gaza.
We call for the immediate release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian political prisoners.
Tikkun magazine and Beyt Tikkun: A Synagogue without Walls partnered with others to write a joint statement that we hope can help us rise above divisiveness and division and call us to our highest selves.
What follows is our joint statement. We invite everyone who agrees with our statement to add your name. You can read the statement and add your name by clicking here.
Palestinian-Jewish Solidarity
This statement is written and signed by Palestinians, Jews, and others who are committed to holding complex truths and striving to overcome polarization. We feel the pain of our people, identify with their pain, and need to work together to uplift our shared humanity.
The unfolding horror in Israel and Gaza is an escalation of decades of state-sanctioned violence by Israel against Palestinians. We condemn the horrific actions of Hamas against Israeli civilians. We likewise condemn Israel’s unbridled bombing and cutting off access to all basic needs, including food, water, electricity, and medical care. Attacks on Palestinian and Israeli civilians are repugnant.
Israeli violence against Palestinians has been intentionally hidden, slow, and steady. Contrary to what the media is reporting, this attack was not unprovoked. The Israeli and American governments have worked together to suppress and deny the inhumane acts against Palestinians that have led to this moment. There are Palestinians and Jews who have been raising red flags and warning about this inevitable outcome for decades, only to be dismissed and ignored.
The world’s failure to challenge Israel’s ongoing occupation, apartheid, and unbridled violence by settlers and soldiers in the West Bank provides the context for what is happening now. The recent Israeli government’s escalation of violence, encroachment of Al Aqsa Mosque, and its 16-year siege of Gaza has led to the current explosion.
We repeat: the brutality of Hamas’ attack on Israeli civilians is unjustified.
As we watch the violent attacks and rallying of xenophobia on both sides, we are brokenhearted. Although it feels like a time to stand with “our people,” we know this is a time to come together. This is a time of great suffering for all; a time of painful emotions. It is only by recognizing our shared fears and our shared tears that we will find our way through this nightmare. It is a struggle we need to undertake jointly.
When we fall back into our separate and distinct identities we risk becoming part of the problem, not the solution. Both peoples suffer from ongoing trauma. We are all on high alert. The fear is palpable. And it is easy for us to objectify the ‘other.’
We seek a third path that neither perpetuates a xenophobic response nor sustains an unjust status quo. This moment calls us to slow down, sit with the pain and complexity, and grapple with our discomfort. It is a moment for digging deep, seeing across differences, and remembering our deep yearning for peace and justice. It is only through compassion and empathy that we will find a different way.
We recognize and uplift the humanity of all peoples in Israel/Palestine.
We call for an immediate ceasefire from Hamas and Israel.
We demand that basic needs be provided to Gazans.
We demand that the United States provide only humanitarian support to Israel and Gaza.
We support the creation of a movement that recognizes and affirms the humanity, dignity, and desire of both peoples to live in peace through reconciliation and justice.
Add Your Name. I have signed.
https://www.tikkun.org/statement-of-solidarity-with-israel-palestine/?blm_aid=232142
We're with you Ilana. It sounds like the powers that be are already moving in. Your conviction is powerful and serves as a model for everyone. You know you're doing something right because of all the negative attention you're getting. God's speed.