Category - palestine

Government accused of inadequate response over arms sales to Israel

staff writers — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:00:53 +0100

The government’s decision to revoke five arms export licences to Israel has been described by the Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) as “far too little, far too late”.

Prayers for Bethlehem focus World Week for Peace action

agency reporter — Tue, 05 May 2009 11:56:25 +0100

A Palestinian community organization is offering a way for many more countries to join World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel, 4-10 June 2009 – by sending peace prayers to Bethlehem. The Week is intended to generate joint church action for a just peace.

Israel re-opens Gaza humanitarian link

Agencies — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:38:38 +0000

Following widespread international criticism, Israel has re-opened crossings into the Gaza Strip to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid.

Methodist Church calls for UN emergency food aid access into Gaza

agency reporter — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:05:44 +0000

The Methodist Church in Britain has urged for Gaza border crossings to be kept open so that emergency food aid can reach people in need.

The Disappearance of the Holy Land - Day Conference

Jordan Tchilingirian — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:41:53 +0100

Start: 22/09/2008 - 10:00

End: 22/09/2008 - 16:37

Ekklesia is pleased to invite you to a day conference addressing the crises of the diminishing Christian presence in the Holy Land with:

UK Christian magazine interviews senior Hamas leader

staff writers — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:21:57 +0100

A top Christian monthly magazine has published an interview with Khalid Mish'al, widely regarded as the most senior figure in Hamas, the Islamist resistance group elected in Palestine and described as 'terrorists' by the USA.

Bethlehem invites emailed prayers for peace

agency reporter — Thu, 29 May 2008 08:44:36 +0100

Bethlehem participants in a global week of church advocacy are inviting individuals and groups around the world to send them wishes and prayers for peace. Incoming emails will be shared with parishes, schools and organizations in Bethlehem and Jerusalem.

JustPeace60 declaration

Simon Barrow — Wed, 07 May 2008 09:25:19 +0100

The 8 May is the 60th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel - something that has occasioned both great hope and great despair.

Time for a just peace in Israel-Palestine

Simon Barrow — Fri, 02 May 2008 04:01:23 +0100

The religion and society think tank Ekklesia is backing an independent initiative aimed at marking the 60th anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel with a call from senior Christian lead

Christians in Palestine-Israel under pressure, but not bowed

Ecumenical News International — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:27:27 +0100

A leading regional church figure says Christians in Palestine-Israel are living in a difficult situation, with some cases of Muslim-Christian tension. But talk of 'persecution' is exaggerated and the real task is to combat injustice.