Palestine and the Promise of Freedom: A Fourth of July Message by Rateb Y. Rabie

Dear Fellow Americans,

Happy Fourth of July!

As fireworks light up the sky in celebration of our nation’s independence, they remind us of the enduring values that form the foundation of the United States: freedom, justice, equality, and the unalienable rights of all people to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

On this day, as we gather with family and friends to honor the sacrifices of those who fought for our freedoms, let us also pause to reflect on the true…