Category - separation wall

Christian 'peace week' disrupted by Israeli troops

agency reporter — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:23:06 +0100

A Lutheran-run initiative in Beit Jala has been obstructed by Israeli troops who prevented participants from reaching one of the event sites yesterday morning

Christmas card features Father Christmas excluded by Separation Wall

staff writers — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:00:50 +0000

There may not be much fun and yuletide merriment this Christmas, as Father Christmas may not make it over the Separation Wall. A new Christmas Card produced by the charity the Amos Trust, features Father Christmas walking along the barrier.

Scottish carols connect biblical story with modern challenges

Ecumenical News International — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 19:34:00 +0000

A new Scottish carol tells how a huge barrier constructed by Israel in Palestinian territory divides races and religions, stopping ordinary people getting to the place where the founder of Christianity was born 2000 years ago.

Charity sells Bethlehem nativity scene complete with Separation Wall

staff writers — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:40:39 +0000

A UK based Christian charity has launched a new version of the Christmas nativity scene including the Israeli Separation Wall.

Salaam Bethlehem - looking beyond the wall

associate writer — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 20:08:11 +0000

Salaam Bethlehem is touring in the UK throughout the season of Advent with performances until 22 December 2007. This is the story of a production which highlights the situation of a famous city and today's Palestinian Christians and Muslims.

Occupation harms Israelis too, says church leader

staff writers — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 03:19:34 +0100

Doing justice to the Palestinian people will bring about security for Israel too, a global church conference has heard. There were appeals to end the illegal occupation of Palestinian land and to combat anti-Semitism too.

UN head speaks out over Israel's 'Separation Wall'

staff writers — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 10:11:13 +0100

The secretary-general of the United Nations yesterday toured a Palestinian refugee camp and spoke of the "very sad and tragic" results of the controversial security wall erected by Israel.

Bethlehem launches own passport

staff writers — Thu, 10 Nov 2005 12:00:00 +0000

The Mayor of Bethlehem has declared the town of Jesus' birth an 'open city' and launched its own passport.