Category - israel

Major powers accused of failing Middle East peace and Palestinians

agency reporter — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:03:20 +0100

The Middle East Quartet (EU, Russia, UN, USA) is failing - making inadequate progress towards improving the lives of Palestinians or improving the prospects for peace - according to a new report by leading humanitarian and human rights organisations.

Walking Alongside- Alternative Methods of Nonviolent Accompaniment in Israel/Palestine

Jordan Tchilingirian — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:52:48 +0100

Start: 27/09/2008 - 09:30

End: 27/09/2008 - 16:00

Sixty years after the creation of the state of Israel, tensions in the Holy Land continue to capture the attention of the world, and continue to divide people of all faiths across the globe.

Ethics, Politics, and the State of Israel

Jordan Tchilingirian — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:13:25 +0100

Start: 04/12/2008 - 10:00

One could ask of any state how its political character and practices are intertwined with ethical or moral considerations.

The perils of nuclear diplomacy

Simon Barrow — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:51:38 +0100

The prospect of war over Iran's nuclear plans seemed to recede in mid-July 2008 after a marked change in United States attitudes to the country. But what is really going on?

Baha’i shrines become recognised world heritage sites

agency reporter — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:29:31 +0100

A United Nations committee meeting here has determined that two Baha’i shrines in Israel possess “outstanding universal value” and should be considered as part of the cultural heritage of humanity as a whole.

Former Iraq hostage jailed, assaulted and deported from Israel

agency reporter — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:10:00 +0100

A Christian peace activist who spent 188 days as a hostage in Iraq has been jailed, assaulted and forcibly deported from Israel. Harmeet Sooden, a peace activist from New Zealand, was deported after four days imprisonment.

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.

Tutu to investigate Gaza killings

Agencies — Tue, 27 May 2008 08:34:58 +0100

Archbishop Desmond Tutu will enter Gaza later this week to conduct a United Nations investigation into the killing of 19 Palestinian by Israeli shells in November 2006.

Carter on the Gaza tragedy

Simon Barrow — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:58:17 +0100

Ex-US President Jimmy Cater, now devoting his time to human rights and peace work, has condemned as a "crime" the treatment of people in Gaza.

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.