Category - Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Theologians to tackle contested concept of "Promised Land"

staff writers — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:18:25 +0100

A conference in Bern this month will discuss the often thorny concept of the "Promised Land" and related theological issues with a view to helping more churches become advocates for a just peace in the Middle East.

Israeli settlers attack children and peace workers

agency reporter — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:37:50 +0100

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian children and two Christian Peacemaker Teams workers as they walked to their village of Tuba on Sunday 27 July. The children had been attending summer camp in the village of At-Tuwani.

Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian youth, assault Christian peacemakers

agency reporter — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:32:44 +0100

Israeli soldiers have assaulted Christian Peacemakers and shot and killed a Palestinian youth in a village north of Hebron.

UK Christian magazine interviews senior Hamas leader

staff writers — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:21:57 +0100

A top Christian monthly magazine has published an interview with Khalid Mish'al, widely regarded as the most senior figure in Hamas, the Islamist resistance group elected in Palestine and described as 'terrorists' by the USA.

Churches in 40 countries take action for Middle East peace

staff writers — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:07:52 +0100

Churches in 40 countries have come together to hold peace vigils, seminars, concerts, festivals and public gatherings, in support of peace in Palestine and Israel.

Lutherans condemn anti-Semitism and back Palestinian rights

agency reporter — Sun, 18 May 2008 01:22:33 +0100

As the State of Israel marked the 60th anniversary of its founding, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) made an unequivocal statement against anti-Semitism but also urged full recognition of the rights of the Palestinians.

Churches prepare action for peace in Israel-Palestine

agency reporter — Thu, 15 May 2008 10:12:57 +0100

Churches throughout the world are preparing to respond to six decades of conflict in Israel-Palestine with a week of actions for justice and peace, reports the World Council of Churches, which is helping to coordinate the event.

Churches announce international Israel Palestine peace initiative

staff writers — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:54:26 +0100

The World Council of Churches is inviting member churches and others to join a week of advocacy and action for a just peace in Palestine and Israel. Participants will contribute to a common global witness for peace in early June 2008.

Christian leaders mark Israel’s anniversary with ‘just peace’ call

Press Office — Thu, 08 May 2008 01:10:38 +0100

Over 140 Christian leaders have made a unified call for a just peace between Israelis and Palestinians, to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the state of Israel. Their declaration is published today in The Independent newspaper.

Peace prize highlights Israel-Palestine justice issues

Ecumenical News International — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:51:44 +0000

Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan has been named as the 2008 winner of the Niwano Peace Prize for efforts at building peace with justice in the Middle East, especially with regard to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.