Category - hamas

UK Christian magazine interviews senior Hamas leader

staff writers — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:21:57 +0000

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.

Israel will let Gaza live, but just for one day so far

staff writers — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:53:32 +0000

Following protests from civic, human rights and church groups, Israel has said that it will allow some fuel and medicine into the Gaza Strip - but only for one day. Its blockade has contributed to a large humanitarian crisis.

Archbishop Sentamu drums Alan Johnston to freedom in Gaza

staff writers — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:31:20 +0000

The Archbishop of York pounded an African drum to celebrate the release of the BBC's Alan Johnston from captivity in Gaza today. Now Hamas wants recognition for its Palestinian authority. And many non-Westerners remain in prison.

Now is the time to end Palestinian isolation, says church agency

staff writers — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 15:42:27 +0000

With global attention focussing on news of BBC journalist Alan Johnston's release from captivity in Gaza, a leading church agency says it is time to end the isolation of the Palestinian authority if peace is to be possible.

Jerusalem churches wecome new Israel-Palestine peace initiative

staff writers — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:07:33 +0000

Heads of the historic churches in Jerusalem have welcomed the Palestine-Israel Ecumenical Forum launched in Jordan last week. They want to work with those of all faiths and none to achieve a breakthrough in the deadly stalemate.

Gaza violence worsens isolation and injustice

staff writers — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 18:26:58 +0000

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.

United Church of Canada urges end to boycott of Palestine

Ecumenical News International — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 02:27:05 +0000

The head of the United Church of Canada has written to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper urging his government urgently and immediately to resume financial support to the Palestinian Unity Government - in the face of a wide boycott.

Oxfam calls for lifting of ban on aid to Palestinians

staff writers — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 07:55:01 +0000

International relief agency Oxfam is urging the European Union to lift a year-long suspension of aid to the Hamas-led government as the Palestinian people sink deeper into poverty.

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.

Church leaders offer to mediate Hamas and Fateh conflict in Palestine

staff writers — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:10:22 +0000

Church leaders in Jerusalem have offered to play a mediating role in the Hamas and Fateh dispute in Palestine. They are urging an end to violence in order for them to focus on the true priority of their people - independence, reports Ecumenical News International.