Dear Friends,
Dear friends from Israel my name is Matthew M. How did the war start? What do you think they are fighting for? What kind of government do you have? It must be really scary the be in a middle of a war. I fell so bad for everybody, the last time we had a war was the civil war in 1861.
Sincerely your friend Matthew,

Dear Friends,
Dear friends in Israel my name is Billy W. What was the conflict with the Hamas about? I think they are fighting because they want the other person’s land. What kind of government do you have?
It must be really scary to be in a war and you’re only a little kid.
Sincerely your friend Billy.

Dear friends from Israel war is horrible and i glad it is over and hope it stays over your friend Kevin

Dear Friends in Ein Ganim,
Hi my name is Macee and  I am a 14 year old girl about to be 15. I am a 8th grader at Ballinger Junior High School. Mrs.Brevard has been talking about all of you. Why were they  Fighting? I am glade that the fighting is over now! P.s. write back soon! Your American Friend, Macee

Dear Matan,
Hi my name is Zachary. Most people call me Zach. I am a 14 year old boy. I agree with you, i honestly think that we all should get along and live in peace. I wonder what it really is like to be in a war. I wonder how it feels to lose a family member or a pet. It must be really sad. I wish all of the war will stop in your country. :)

                                                    Sincerely, Zach
Dear Friends,
How can you handle knowing that any second there could be a bomb on your country or maybe even your own city? How close is the shooting to the city that you live in? I’m so happy that there is a cease fire for the time being. What is the reason for the fight? Who are the Hamas and why are they attacking Israel? Do you think the peace will last or do you think the firing will continue again someday? I think that war is just a way for people to take their anger out on innocent people and to gain power to do what they wish. War is pointless. I hope that the war for you ends soon and you can live in peace and
have fun in your childhood instead of having to be afraid all the time.
Your friend,
Samantha

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