Jewish, Muslim and Christian organizations in the Netherlands want authorities to set clear criteria on commemorating World War II in the wake of incidents that jointly commemorated Jewish victims and German soldiers.
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at a meeting promoting interfaith dialogue said he hoped the cease-fire between Israel and Gaza would hold.
A growing global movement of Muslims and Jews committed to communication, reconciliation and cooperation in time will contribute to the realization of peace in the Holy Land, two interfaith leaders write.