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• Palestinian Christians Seeking Peace, Pursuing Justice

11-Dec-07 HCEF Secretary of the Board, Dr. Saliba Sarsar,

As I reflect on the June 1967 War and forty years of Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands, I cannot help but cry with the psalmist “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem,” pray for the peace of the Holy Land.

(Read more here)

• Bethlehem 2007 A.D.

04-Dec-07 National Geographic,

The birthplace of Jesus is today one of the most contentious places on Earth. Israelis fear Bethlehem's radicalized residents, who seethe at the concrete wall that surrounds them.

(Read more here)

• Pope's Response to Muslim Scholars' Letter

30-Nov-07 Zenit,

"We Can and Therefore Should Look to What Unites Us"

(Read more here)

• Charity sells Bethlehem nativity scene complete with Separation Wall

30-Nov-07 Ekklesia,

A UK based Christian charity today has launched a new version of the Christmas nativity scene with a difference.

(Read more here)

• AFTER ANNAPOLIS, CHRISTIAN LEADERS ENTERTAIN HOPE, WITH PROVISOS

30-Nov-07 WCC,

"So far is just a signature, now they have to walk the talk", says Munib Younan, the bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, commenting on the results of the Annapolis Middle East conference hosted by the US administration on 27 November. Cautiously optimistic, he adds: "I do hope this is a serious attempt to achieve a lasting peace."

(Read more here)

• Annapolis: Hope or scepticism for Israel-Palestine?

30-Nov-07 Ekklesia,

According to my handbook, Annapolis is a city located in central Maryland on the south bank of the Severn River, near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.

(Read more here)

• World churches chief urges Annapolis to stay on course for peace

30-Nov-07 Ekklesia,

Good faith, multilateral participation and adherence to the rule of law are essential if the Annapolis Middle East Conference starting today (Tuesday 27 November 2007), is to be a success, World Council of Churches' general secretary Dr Samuel Kobia has written to the key participants.

(Read more here)

• Holy See Sends Delegation to Annapolis

30-Nov-07 Zenit,

Texas Cardinal Encourages Perseverance in Prayer

(Read more here)

• Pope backs Annapolis conference on Middle East peace

26-Nov-07 Ekklesia,

Pope Benedict gave his support and prayers to a major peace conference that will gather in Annapolis, Maryland, USA, tomorrow, seeking steps toward a sustainable solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine.

(Read more here)

• Salaam Bethlehem - looking beyond the wall

26-Nov-07 Ekklesia,

Salaam Bethlehem is now on tour in the UK throughout the season of Advent with performances until 22 December 2007.

(Read more here)

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