UK Christian magazine interviews senior Hamas leader

A respected Christian monthly magazine has published an in-depth interview with Khalid Mish’al, widely regarded as the most senior figure in Hamas, the Islamist resistance movement that two years ago won a landslide victory in the Palestinian general election...

Bethlehem invites emailed prayers for peace

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 as part of the...

Christians in Palestine-Israel under pressure, but not bowed

This Easter season, Jerusalem Lutheran Bishop Munib Younan received visits to his office from a string of journalists. It happens every year at this time, with reporters wanting to write about the Holy Land during Christianity’s most important annual festival...

Palestinians and Israelis need a just peace

As Israel marks its 60th anniversary this May, for Israelis and Palestinians the conflict and the suffering continues. I believe that this landmark is an important opportunity for Christian leaders around the world to add their voices to a special call for a...