Category - gaza

January 25, 2009

Anglican archbishops wade into television aid appeal row

The BBC's misguided attempt to 'avoid controversy' by refusing a charities' emergency appeal for Gaza has turned into a major crisis for the publicly-funded Corporation, say outraged critics.
January 24, 2009

BBC should show charity towards Gaza victims
January 24, 2009

Put people before politics, development secretary urges BBC

International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander has joined aid agencies in urging the BBC to broadcast a charitable appeal for Gaza, which it has refused to do for what critics call "political reasons."
January 23, 2009

BBC blocks charity advert for desperately needed Gaza aid

The BBC has angered aid groups and members of the public by blocking an advert from 13 development organisations for desperately needed humanitarian assistance in the aftermath of the Gaza conflict.
January 23, 2009

Gaza 'full of blood and grief' says Anglican hospital director

Following an Israeli-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza, Palestinians are only beginning to realise the scope of their losses from a three-week Israeli onslaught, says the director of the Anglican Al Ahli Arab Hospital.
January 21, 2009

Churches issue Middle East challenge to new US president

Churches for Middle East Peace have called on President Barack Obama to fulfill his recent statements to engage in Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts from day one of his administration.
January 21, 2009

Relief effort continues in war devastated Gaza

The UK-based international development agency Christian Aid is sending emergency funds to its partner organisations in Gaza to help them respond to the humanitarian crisis.
January 20, 2009

Build on ceasefire, says United Reformed Church leader

Churches should back concerted efforts to establish secure everyday living for Palestinians and Israelis after the Gaza ceasefire, says the moderator of the Northern Synod of the United Reformed Church.
January 20, 2009

Christian aid sends emergency funds to Gaza

Christian Aid is sending emergency funds to its partner organisations in Gaza to help them respond to the humanitarian crisis. The Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committees (PARC) plans to distribute emergency food baskets
January 19, 2009

Humanitarian access to Gaza 'now the priority'

All crossings into Gaza must be immediately opened to deal with the ‘devastating humanitarian disaster’ following the ceasefire, Christian Aid has said. The need for humanitarian assistance cannot be overstated, said the aid agency.