29-05-2025
Local clergy members fast in protest of war in Gaza
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Some local clergy members are joining in a national movement among faith leaders to go without food in protest to the ongoing war in Gaza.
Broome County Peace Action and Veterans for Peace organized a protest today outside the MetroCenter office of Congressman Josh Riley to call for an end to the War in Gaza. The activists renewed their accusation that Israel is engaging in genocide in its efforts to root out Hamas terrorists in the aftermath of the October 7th attacks.
Across the country, clergy from various religions are engaging in fasting for a 40 day period lasting through the month of June. Different faith leaders are abstaining from food in various forms as a sign of opposition to the war.
Gary Doupe, a retired Methodist pastor, says he plans to go without eating during daylight hours every Thursday.
'I'm planning to do that through the remainder of June at least. I think I will continue with it until we really see a cessation of hostility in Gaza. The least I can do is refrain from food for a few hours a day,' Doupe said.
Local Catholic, Presbyterian and Congregational clergy members are also participating. Following their rally, the protestors walked to the offices of Riley and US Senator Chuck Schumer in the federal building to deliver letters outlining their opposition to the war.
They say they plan to rally every Thursday midday outside the MetroCenter through the month of June.
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