Antisemitism in the Crosshairs as Gaza Residents Turn on Hamas
With rare scenes emerging of Palestinians speaking out against Hamas — even in the face of brutal retaliation — a long-overdue shift may be underway in the broader conversation around Israel, terrorism, and antisemitism. Author and reconciliation leader Grant Berry is available for interviews to discuss why this moment matters, and how it can be used to confront and dismantle one of the world’s oldest and most dangerous hatreds.
Berry, a Messianic believer and founder of Reconnecting Ministries, has spent years working toward healing the divide between Jews and Christians, as well as promoting peace in the Middle East. He says the courageous voices of Palestinians opposing Hamas provide a critical opening: “When people begin to reject extremism from within, it becomes possible to challenge the lies that have fueled antisemitism for generations.”
According to Berry, antisemitism doesn’t just emerge from radical ideologies — it thrives in silence, misinformation, and theological distortion. The narrative that demonizes Israel and excuses terrorism has helped normalize antisemitism even in the West. Now, with Palestinians themselves rejecting Hamas’s tactics and exposing the human cost of its leadership, there is an opportunity to disrupt that narrative and bring people together around truth and justice.
Berry believes that faith leaders, influencers, and everyday citizens must seize this moment — not only to encourage those standing up to Hamas, but to actively correct false narratives that fuel antisemitic hatred globally. His movement emphasizes theological clarity, mutual respect, and a biblical foundation for peace.
“This isn’t just about politics,” Berry says. “It’s about a spiritual awakening that rejects hatred and division. The Middle East can’t heal — and the West can’t fight antisemitism — without confronting the ideological roots of it all.”
Grant Berry is available now for interviews on faith-based reconciliation, antisemitism, and how this turning point among Palestinians may be a game-changer for peace efforts worldwide.
OPTIONAL Q&A
- You’ve said the recent Palestinian protests against Hamas could be a turning point — what makes this moment different from previous unrest in Gaza?
- How can these internal challenges to Hamas help undermine the narratives that fuel antisemitism globally?
- Do you believe this shift among Palestinians opens the door to deeper reconciliation with Jewish communities? Why or why not?
- How does your work through Reconnecting Ministries prepare people of faith to recognize and resist antisemitic thinking, especially in moments like this?
- There’s a risk that political developments are only seen through geopolitical lenses. How can spiritual leaders help the public understand the deeper, ideological battle at play?
- What role should Western Christian communities play in supporting Palestinians rejecting extremism while standing against antisemitism?
- How do you respond to those who say antisemitism is too deeply embedded in regional politics to ever fully root out?
- Looking forward, what practical steps can individuals or churches take today to seize this rare opportunity to shift public opinion and promote healing?
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ABOUT GRANT BERRY…
Grant Berry is a Messianic believer in Yeshua/Jesus and was born in London, England. Grant is married to Hali Berry and they have five children. He is the Founder of Reconnecting Ministries and Author and Producer of The Romans 911 Project. As a Prophetic Intercessor, he has carried this burden of Reconnection from the Father for His family to reunite in The One New Man between believing Jews and Gentiles in the Ekklesia/Church. Grant has received a commission from the Lord to help reintroduce love and unity in the family.
