Operation Protective Fast: Striving for peace between Israelis and Palestinians By ARIEL BARBIERI-AGHIB 07/09/2015

Members of group embark on 50-day fast in an effort to re-spark the peace process with the Palestinian.

Five members of the Women Wage ge Peace group began a symbolic 50-day fast on Wednesday, in a tent near the Prime Minister’s Residence, in an effort to re-spark the peace process with the Palestinians.

They pledged to fast 50 hours in the period through August 26, and timed their effort to mark the first anniversary of Operation Protective Edge in the Gaza Strip, which lasted 50 days.

The tent will be used as a space to sit in and be protected from the sun, and to host presentations and speakers.

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