#JewsAndArabsRefuseToBeEnemies – uplifting hashtag emerges on Twitter as conflict between Gaza and Israel continues

While the Internet, and Twitter, is often in the news for negative reasons, a hashtag has emerged proving that it can be used for good.

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by Jack White |
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As the conflict between Gaza and Israel continues, Arabic and Jewish people have come together on the social networking site and insisted they will not be made to be enemies.

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It’s an uplifting message that allows us to hope that the tragedy of the warring countries will soon end.

According to reports, the hashtag was originally a chant used at a peace rally in Israel in June but it has now taken off as a slogan worldwide.

One user uploaded a picture of her and her family, with the message: “My Muslim mother married my Jewish Father, I grew up in a household of Laughter and Love!#JewsAndArabsRefuseToBeEnemies”

Another user posted a picture of him and his girlfriend sharing a kiss, adding: “A little hope, even in hashtag form, never hurt anyone #JewsAndArabsRefuseToBeEnemies”

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The heartening posts send the message that it’s possible for the two places to come together.

“My mum is Jewish. My dad is Muslim. How can I be an enemy of myself?!,” wrote another user.

Search the hashtag to see more of the uplifting messages.

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