” “"In these days, Israel celebrates the 60th anniversary of its independence and is still waiting for peace. Palestine celebrates the same date as a day of defeat and is still waiting for peace. The expectation is the same and inhabits everyone’s hearts". It was said by the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Michel Sabbah, during Pentecost Mass, celebrated on May 11th in the Church of the Dormition in Jerusalem. "The President of the State of Israel, Peres stated the Patriarch in his homily, revealed today , in his speech on Independence Day, spoke of the human being created in the image of God, every person, whether Palestinian or Israeli. We thank God for this view that he has as the head of a nation in a state of conflict. Let’s pray for this view to grow and fill the hearts of the leaders of both peoples". "Let’s keep listening to God he concluded . The Churches of Jerusalem and the two populations of this country need to start listening to the Spirit of God. God does not leave man to a blind fate".” “
