Category - security wall

Christian call to back Palestinian unity hope in the midst of conflict

staff writers — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Talks between the Palestinian factions of Hamas and Fatah have forged an agreement to create a Palestinian unity government, following extensive diplomatic and political efforts.

Bethlehem peacebuilding school threatened with closure

staff writers — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000

As UK church leaders prepare for a pilgrimage to the beleagured city, news has emerged that a peacebuilding school in Bethlehem which welcomes Muslim, Christian and Jewish girls and boys has been told that part of their building is due to be demolished by the huge Israeli 'security wall' being constructed around the town.

Local churches urged to support Advent pilgrimage to Bethlehem

staff writers — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Anglican, Catholic, Free Church and Orthodox leaders in England are asking parish churches and local congregations throughout the country to pray for ‚Äòthe little town of Bethlehem' as they approach the final week of Advent ‚Ä' the Church's season of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

UK visit to Bethlehem welcomed by local church and civic leaders

staff writers — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Church and civic leaders in Bethlehem, together with the Anglican and Catholic bishops of Jerusalem, have welcomed the plans by UK church leaders to make an Advent pilgrimage to Bethlehem - which is facing isolation, depopulation and economic collapse due to the Israel-Palestine conflict and the presence of the separation wall.