... The war in Gaza, which is stretching into its second year and has killed more than 43,000 people, has influenced every aspect of American life – from college campuses to workplaces, family dinners to the conversation at synagogues and mosques. In the US, where the conflict pulls on deep-rooted allegiances and senses of identity, diverging views have put an undeniable strain on intimate relationships – including even the most nascent of romantic connections.
Single people in the US who spoke to the Guardian, both Jewish and Muslim, said the events of the last year had deepened their connections to their religious and ethnic identities, bringing them closer to their communities. But it also left them more polarized and less likely to forge relationships with – or even have conversations with – people with opposing views on Gaza. Even those dating within their own religion said they struggled at times to find people whose views on, or passion about, the war and its repercussions matched theirs. “Everything about dating is hard,” Anna said. “[But] differences that maybe a year ago may have been difficult to navigate … feel much bigger now.” READ FULL REPORT from The Guardian
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