Investigators from the United Nations have begun a week-long meeting in Geneva today (4 May 2009), in preparation for a fact-finding mission to investigate recent events and military incursions in the Gaza Strip and Israel.

Like many Palestinians living in occupied territory, the Nassars have endured harassment, threats and attacks from nearby settlers, says Emma Halgren. But their response, and that of others, has challenged the cycle of hatred and violence.

The journey to Jerusalem is one that unites Christians past and present, says Harry Hagopian. What holds it together in the quest for peace with justice is the presence of Christ, crucified and risen.

Amnesty International has called on Israeli and Palestinian officials cooperate with the UN's fact-finding mission looking into abuses committed during the conflict in Gaza and southern Israel.

Churches around the world must speak out and act for justice in Israel and Palestine, church leaders told members of an ecumenical delegation visiting the region.

Revelations that in the first nine months of last year Britain licensed the sale of military equipment to Israel worth £27 million has brought a call for the UK government to stop arming Israel.

People across Wales are being invited to take part in “Wales’ Biggest Coffee Morning” to raise money for a church-funded health clinic in the battle-scarred Gaza Strip.

A petition coordinated by peace organisations, theologians and other concerned individuals is calling on the Pope to visit Gaza and to take a stand for justice and nonviolence in the embattled province.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, former UN human rights commissioner Mary Robinson and Justice Richard Goldstone are among signatories of a global call for an investigation into the Gaza conflict.