Passover Message from Rome
By Walter Ruby
Happy Passover greetings from Rome, where Tanya and I arrived this morning. On the eve of Passover, a holiday that celebrates the eternal quest of humanity for freedom and justice, this Passover Message calls on the leaders of the United States and Israel to end their deep enslavement to violence as a solution to policy goals.
The Crisis of Violence and War
This Passover Message highlights how the ongoing reliance on violence—through mass assassinations and terror bombing—has led both nations into an insoluble morass in the Iran war. With the Strait of Hormuz now closed, the world economy is reeling, and populations across Israel, America, Iran, Lebanon, and the Gulf are significantly less secure.
The consequences of these actions, launched under Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, have turned what was presented as strength into widespread instability.
Leadership, Accountability, and Global Risk
In this Passover Message, the current leadership response is described as chaotic and evasive. Trump is portrayed as deflecting responsibility while indirectly supporting Vladimir Putin by threatening to destabilize NATO.
Even if he refrains from sending U.S. ground troops into Iran, this Passover Message makes clear that accountability cannot be avoided. History will ultimately judge the decisions made in this critical moment.
A Turning Point for Israel
This Passover Message suggests that such a decision would leave Netanyahu politically and strategically isolated, forcing a reconsideration of continued military escalation.
More importantly, it calls on the Jewish people, observing Passover tonight, to reflect deeply on the meaning of Pesach. The historical lesson is clear: Pharaoh’s reliance on force ultimately failed against a people determined to achieve freedom.
Lessons from Passover: Strength vs Freedom
At its core, this Passover Message emphasizes a timeless truth: military dominance cannot sustain long-term control over larger populations.
The belief that a small nation can dominate hundreds of millions through military might has been shattered. This Passover Message reinforces that such illusions collapse under the weight of reality, especially in prolonged conflict.
A Call for Peace and Reconciliation
Israel and America must end the violence immediately. This Passover Message strongly urges a shift toward diplomacy, negotiation, and reconciliation.
This includes not only engagement with Iran but also meaningful dialogue with Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza, as well as with Shia communities in Lebanon. The path forward lies not in force, but in understanding and cooperation.
The True Meaning of Passover Today
The enduring message of Passover is not domination, but liberation. This Passover Message reminds us that justice, compassion, and moral responsibility are at the heart of the holiday.
A nation that chooses power over principle risks losing both its moral foundation and its future. As this Passover Message concludes, it offers a powerful warning: God will not support a state that chooses to play the role of Pharaoh.
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