Category - israel-palestine

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.

Annapolis: Hope or scepticism for Israel-Palestine?

Harry Hagopian — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:34:26 +0000

Long-time Middle East expert Dr Harry Hagopian, Ecumenical, Legal & Political Consultant to the Armenian Church in the UK, assesses the prsopects of the Annapolis for peace with justice in Israel-Palestine.

Protests greet American university ban on Desmond Tutu

staff writers — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 02:44:51 +0100

Students, academics, human rights campaigners and a Jewish peace group have protested loudly at the decision of the Catholic University of St Thomas, Minnesota, to cancel a campus visit by Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, because he has criticized Israeli government policy.

WCC head to visit churches and leaders in Israel and Palestine

staff writers — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 09:53:13 +0100

The general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), the Rev Dr Samuel Kobia, plans to visit member churches and Christian communities in the strife-ridden occupied Palestinian territories and Israel.

Rally in London calls for end to Israeli occupation of Palestine

staff writers — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 16:27:41 +0100

Campaigners from around the country came together in London on Saturday to call for an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestine.