Lutherans in the US are asking the Obama administration to “remain firm” in addressing the Israeli-Palestinian impasse in relation to the stalemate over a two-state solution.

Jerusalem Lutheran Bishop Munib Younan has appealed to leaders of churches in Europe to stand by Christians in the Middle East in their struggle for justice and peace.

A major and sometimes controversial figure in the Israeli peace-making world has arrived in London. Ron Kronish, Director of the Israeli Inter-Religious Co-ordinating Committee for Israel, is visiting St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation.

Christian Aid and some 40 other development and human rights organisations are warning world leaders attending the Middle East conference in Annapolis of the dangers of ignoring the humanitarian and political crisis in Gaza.

A report launched yesterday by Christian Aid has set out a ‘must do’ checklist for a 'viable solution' to the Middle East conflict.