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22 Jun 2007

Occupation harms Israelis too, says church leader

Doing justice to the Palestinian people will bring about security for Israel too, a global church conference has heard. There were appeals to end the illegal occupation of Palestinian land and to combat anti-Semitism too.
19 Jun 2007

WCC head to visit churches and leaders in Israel and Palestine

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.
16 Jun 2007

Gaza violence worsens isolation and injustice

Fighting between the Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah in the Gaza Strip has highlighted the urgent need for the international community to end the isolation and blockade on the Palestinian government, say churches and NGOs.
18 Feb 2007

Christian peacemakers report on Israeli demolition of Palestinian homes

Israeli soldiers demolished homes in three Palestinian villages near bypass road 317 on 14 February, reports Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT) from Al Tuwani.
9 Feb 2007

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

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.