Since May 20, 2014 there’s a news story coming out of Israel you will never hear. This story did not make any of the major news stations or papers. This story is not about bombings or war, but it is a story of waging peace. Only a few minor news outlets or blogs have covered this story.
This story is about a farm called “Tent of Nations” in Israel. Back in 2012, I visited the Tent of Nations. The Tent of Nations, an organization that brings all people together to live and work on land that is disputed. Daoud Nassar, a Christian, is the owner of the disputed land. It was his grandfather’s land. However, his grandfather did something unusual. He received deeds from all the occupying powers that invaded Palestine: the Ottomans and then the British. However, since last 12 years, the Israeli government is trying to prove it is public land.
Last month, the Tent of Nations posted this message on their Facebook page:
Here are some before and after pictures of the farm:
The Nassar family refuses to be enemies with the Israeli government. The family only wishes to live on the land that has been in their family for generations. They desire to live in peace, not war.
And, there’s more to the story (click “see more”):
Why do I share this story? This story needs to be told because it is a story about waging peace. The Nassar family desires to wage peace, not war. They live a life of non-violence. You will not hear about this story on Fox News, CNN, or NBC News. Why? Because it is not entertaining. Most Americans do not care to hear a story about a farm in another country. That is why I must share the story. There are others who want this story to be told too.
Despite what many think, this conflict is not about the violent radical Muslims fighting Israelis. This is a story of a family who has endured oppression in the name of Jesus Christ. The conflict in the state of Israel is not just about Gaza, Jerusalem, the West Bank, Israelis, Palestinians, Christians, or Muslims… it is about people. People trying to live in peace with their neighbors.
Jesus once talked about the two greatest commandments:
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” (Mark 12:30-31)
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