Category - Annapolis

Cautious welcome from churches for Annapolis peace proposals

staff writers — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:04:25 +0000

Church leaders in the Middle East region and across the world are giving a cautious but hopeful initial response to the proposals coming out of the Annapolis summit in Maryland, USA, concerning sustainable peace in Israel and Palestine.

World churches chief urges Annapolis to stay on course for peace

staff writers — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:53:59 +0000

Good faith, multilateral participation and adherence to the rule of law are essential if the Annapolis Middle East Conference starting today is to be a success, World Council of Churches' chief Dr Samuel Kobia has written to the key participants.

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.

Religious leaders cite concerns ahead of Annapolis peace conference

staff writers — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 08:03:16 +0000

Jewish, Christian and Muslim leaders of the National Interreligious Leadership Initiative in the US have met with Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, R. Nicholas Burns raising specific concerns related to the Annapolis peace conference and follow-up efforts.

Middle East conference will fail unless crisis in Gaza is on agenda

staff writers — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:24:46 +0000

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.