I ‘m from Tripoli and I’m a Muslim, it is beautiful city where support each other without haltered. My father always talks to me about old Jews who use to live in Tripoli – Lebanon during his childhood. They use to live in an area called al Nejmeh which me the star. I agree with martin in sending money to support Lebanese affected by the war and the occupation of Israel for more than 30 years. I also would like to suggest building the synagogue of Beirut as part of the complete renovation of the down town (Beirut) which looks immaculate now. Anyway, Muslim respect all Jews prophets and they believe in them, however, it is only after the Zionist invasion of Palestine and Lebanon and the daily killing of Lebanese and Palestinian the haltered and Hezbollah is established. Also believe that Lebanese Jews ho fled Lebanon were without any good reason. No one has attacked any Lebanese Jews during the war on Lebanon.

I’ve loved the iniciative of Jews for Lebanon and I think this answer about the real desire of jewish people about midle-east.

Congratulions to Jews for Lebanon!

Am Israel VeAm Levanon Echad!

My cousin is Jewish Lebanese and she has no problems. We know how to differentiate as a people between Zionism and the Jewish religion. I applaud your efforts yet if I may suggest for you to get others non-Jews to help it will help those who are receiving the money.

What I mean here is that having worked in NGO’s in Lebanon we are always warry of where the money is coming from . Although your efforts are commandable other NGO’s who might not receive the money might start a rumor or negative campaign that the money is coming from Israel which would totally defeat the purpose of your Noble cause.

I agree with another poster that General Aoun’s http://www.tayyar.org accepts credit cards online. It is a very transparent political organization that helped a lot the refugees during the war and still trying to help.

With this in mind may your efforts be fruitful. A friend of mine who is Also Jewish – Lebanese – Argentinian is trying to do the same thing as you. Many of my friends who are Jewish Lebanese are wanting to help. The fact that they are Lebanese and we know they are like the Mubazbaz, Oppenheimers and others helps in creating trust. If you can put include some of them in your organization it would have a lot of resonance in Lebanon. What a way for the Jews of Lebanon and worldwide and for the World to redeem itself.

I apologize if my post was long. I was in Beirut during the July War yet I truly believe in Peace.

Do you think they would be safe even during times of srtong anti Israel feelings?

I applaud your humanitarian goals that you have demonstrated as long as I have known you. Jews and other concerned individuals should all want to help a Lebanon that can be free of pressure and control of Iran and Syria. I don’t necessarily agree that Israel over-reacted. Only their leadership has the classified information concerning the threat that they faced from Hezbollah.

“Civilian” deaths in Lebanon as reported by the media are not all civilian. Hezbollah guerillas do not wear military uniforms. Also, Hezbollah officials “acknowledge that other weapons and facilities are present in towns and villages” [NY Times, Sept 14, 2006], where they know that collateral damage will occur. Finally, Palestinians and Hezbollah are adept at manipulating the media, which seeks as much sensationalism as possible without checking veracity [See how in Pallywood: http://www.arabsforisrael.com, which is not for donations to Israel, but, rather is the site of Ms. Nonie Darwish, originally an Egyptian Muslim and now considered an infidel by the Muslims because of her pro-Israel views.]

Best regards.

I think it is a hell of an idea. I fully back it and I will contribute.

My decision to contribute is not as a criticism of Israel. I am not Israeli and I don’t have to deal with the geopolitics (or the neighbours) they need to deal with. I want to contribute out of a desire to help the Lebanese people who I feel very close to and who have had their land usurped and used as a battleground by foreign powers.

The desire to contribute through your initiative rather than an NGO is however another decision I fully endorse. As a Jew, I, unfortunately, am consistently forced to take strong positions on issues that relate to Israel (near and far). Often, I don’t want to take position or don’t feel knowledgeable enough to take position but, all the same, I am pushed to take position. If I am forced to take position when I am a passive by-stander… no more implicated than your average Spaniard, Argentinian, Swiss etc… then, for once, why not actively take position but this time on an issue I do know about and feel strongly about?

Thank you for proposing this… you the man!

David