Category - israel-palestine

Israelis and Palestinians breaking the silence

Amy Hailwood — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:30:45 +0100

Amy Hailwood, who recently returned from a visit to Palestine and Israel with Christian Peacemaker Teams, reflects on her experiences and the difficult choice that many Palestinians make to reject violence - not a passive acceptance of injustice but to work for peace in the face of a relentless attempt to corrode it.

'Victory' for campaigners as firm halts rail work for Israeli settlers

agency reporter — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:28:26 +0100

The anti-poverty charity War on Want today welcomed reports that French company Veolia has abandoned the $500 million rail project linking Jerusalem and illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

Still no room at the inn in Bethlehem

Ecumenical News International — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:02:25 +0000

Unemployment has shrunk to 23 percent and hotel capacity is often around 100 percent these days, so things are looking up for Bethlehem says the head of the city's chamber of commerce and industry board

Peace ship to carry British Parliamentarians to Gaza

staff writers — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:11:30 +0000

British Parliamentarians are to lead a voyage on a 'peace ship' which will breach the Israeli siege of the Gaza Strip. The boat - the 20 foot SS Dignity - leaves on Friday, and will travel from Larnaca to Gaza.

Middle East peace needs respect for history, say Christian leaders

staff writers — Thu, 08 May 2008 09:07:57 +0100

An unprecedented range of leaders from all sections of the Christian community have come together to affirm the right of both Israelis and Palestinians for a just and peaceful future - after years of division and violence.

WCC issues unequivocal condemnation of recent seminary bomb outrage

staff writers — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:37:49 +0000

The head of a world churches body which has been highly critical of the policies of the state of Israel toward the Palestinians has unequivocally condemned the recent bomb outrage against a Jewish seminary in Jerusalem.

Fears for Israel-Palestine future follow horror at Jerusalem shootings

staff writers — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:56:49 +0000

Palestinians and Jews working for peace and justice have expressed deep foreboding about the future after Israel responded to the appalling recent shootings in Jerusalem with hints of reprisals and a pledge to occupy more territory.

Church and aid groups say Gaza situation is worsening

Ecumenical News International — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:09:09 +0000

Church and aid workers warn that the situation in Gaza is deteriorating as Israelis and Palestinians continue to face off, more than two weeks after Israel cut off the electric power supply after Palestinian missile attacks.

Make peace not division, say Jerusalem church heads

staff writers — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:16:56 +0000

The compassionate actions of human beings, not their claims against each other, reflect the will of God and the transforming power of Jesus the Prince of Peace, say the heads of the churches in Jerusalem this Christmastide.

Pope backs Annapolis conference on Middle East peace

staff writers — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:32:59 +0000

Pope Benedict gave his support and prayers to a major peace conference that will gather in Annapolis, Maryland, USA, tomorrow, seeking steps toward a sustainable solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine.