Today, Sept. 21, marks the 43rd observance of International Day of Peace. Part of the declaration of IDP states: “International Day of Peace is also a Day of Ceasefire — personal or political.

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David Coale Palo Alto Pray for permanence of peace in Vietnam The war in Vietnam ended 49 years ago this week, on April 30, 1975. Let us learn the lessons from this tragic war.

The op-ed “Harris has opportunity at DNC to support cease-fire in Gaza” (Aug. 18) reveals more by what Dr. Thaer Ahmad doesn’t call for than what he does. Twice, he demands Israel implement ...

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Mr. Raofi ends his call for a unilateral peace with Hamas with a quote from former Israeli PM Shimon Peres describing a bilateral peace process (“Israel, Hamas and accountability,” Opinion ...

The writer claims that “he believes in peace through strength.” The United States is showing that strength by backing these countries being attacked.

I believe in peace through strength, and we were a lot stronger four years ago than we are today. Just something to think about when casting your vote in November. Steven Buechel ...

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In response to the recent article concerning Mount St. Helens’ titled “Should Spirit Lake be open to fishing, boating,” I believe the answer should be a resounding “No.” ...