Latest CMEP Bulletin on Palestinian UN Initiative and More
The September 9 bulletin from Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) discusses developments surrounding the Palestinians’ UN bid, expected September 20; the IDF training and arming of Israeli settlers to prepare them for Palestinian protests, though the Palestinians are calling...
Videos: “Keys to Understanding the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict”
In June 2010 Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb, pastor of Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, gave a talk in Madison, WI entitled “Keys to Understanding the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict”. The Bright Stars of Bethlehem, the US-based fund-raising organization for Christmas Lutheran Church...
IDF to Arm and Train Settlers in Anticipation of Palestinian Unrest this Fall
The Guardian says that the IDF is training and arming settlers with tear gas and stun grenades in anticipation of Palestinian violence that might occur this fall when the Palestinians attempt to become a recognized state by the UN. Residents...
Differing Views on Palestinian UN Statehood Bid
The plot is thickening around the Palestinian’s plan to go to the UN and ask for member status. Israel’s ambassador Ron Prosor is reported to have stated that there is no way Israel will be able to block the UN...
CMEP Bulletin – August 26, 2011
In the August 26 CMEP bulletin, read updates on escalating violence in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, Egypt/Israeli diplomatic tension, the continuing controversy about Palestinian statehood through the United Nations and other items.
CWA Action on Palestinian Kairos Document & Bishop Younan’s Response
The following action was passed by the 2011 Churchwide Assembly (CWA) at its meeting in Orlando by a vote of 868-73. This action is in line with the original strategy for engagement in Israel and Palestine adopted in 2005. It...
CMEP Bulletin: Renewed Violence Clouds Peace Process
This week’s CMEP bulletin looks at how the renewal of violence is affecting or may affect the peace process. Topics covered are: Attacks in Israel’s Southern Border Israeli Announcements for More Building in West Bank September’s Palestinian Bid for UN...
An Ecumenical Accompanier’s Take on Home Demolitions: Siham’s Story
Sharon is a Lutheran pastor currently serving as an Ecumenical Accompanier in the West Bank. During this time she is keeping a blog to share her experiences with others. One from this past week told the story of Siham and...
Palestinians set September 20 to submit statehood bid to UN
According to several news sources, the Palestinians have set September 20 as the date to submit a proposal to the UN for member status. The news comes in the midst of massive settlement approvals by Israel that drew strong criticism...
CMEP Bulletins: Bargaining for Negotiations, Housing and Building Crises, and More
The most recent bulletin from Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) looks at: The protests in Israel The recent approval of settlements, almost 5000 in two weeks; The 80 congressional members flocking to Israel this month paid for by the...