Jewish voice
I received an e-mail yesterday from the Association for Civil Rights in Israel, a highly respected civil rights group.  According to the report, ongoing government policy has “stifled the job market and the economical development of East Jerusalem.” The report continues: “harmful policies and the neglect of the Israeli state authorities and the Jerusalem Municipality have lead to an unprecedented deterioration in the state of 360,882 Palestinians in Jerusalem: 78% of the total Palestinian population in the Jerusalem District live below the poverty line, including 84% of the children, according to the Israeli National Insurance Institute.”

ALEPPO/JERUSALEM – In the midst of the chaotic political situation, the Catholic bishops of Syria, on April 25, launched, a new appeal for reconciliation. The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and said  he is “very worried” about the situation in Syria and in a special way for the Syrian refugees in Jordan. He also assures his prayers in Jerusalem for the situation..
 
In fact, the situation in Syria continues to be a cause for concern. The Assembly of the Catholic Churches in the country met in Aleppo at the end of April. Of the 17 members that compose it, up to seven were absent because, for security reasons, were unable to reach Aleppo.