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• Statement from Caritas Jerusalem on the UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

18-Dec-07 Caritas,

After 40 years of occupation and 60 years of the displacement of the Palestinian people, we commemorate this day, November 29, to remember the Palestinian people and to join with them in solidarity in pursuit of their national aspirations.

(Read more here)

• Not From Jerusalem # 5

17-Dec-07 Russell O. Siler,

First I read the headlines and follow the stories that make the popular media: newspapers—both those delivered to the driveway and those delivered via the magic of electronics—television news and commentary, and magazines.

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• New HCEF Officials Bring Broad Expertise

12-Dec-07 HCEF,

William Yontz Named Chairman of Board, George Ghattas Elected Vice President

(Read more here)

• Palestinian Leader Requests Vatican Presence in Peace Talks

11-Dec-07 Zenit,

Shawqi Jabriel Armali, director of the office of representation to the Holy See of the Palestine Liberation Organization, asked Benedict XVI for an "active" Vatican presence in Middle East peace talks.

(Read more here)

• 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)

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