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• Jerusalem patriarch says people are capable of achieving peace

06-Jun-08 CNS, Judith Sudilovsky,

People are capable of achieving peace and loving one another just as God loves each of them, Latin Patriarch Michel Sabbah of Jerusalem told about 160 worshippers gathered to emphasize the need for peace in the Holy Land.

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• In Jerusalem and Around the World, a Week of Church Action for Middle East Peace

04-Jun-08 WCC,

Today in Jerusalem, at the launch of a worldwide week of action for peace in Israel and Palestine, different churches have come together for an ecumenical service giving thanks for "every church and parish around the world that is praying with us this day for peace".

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• New Web Feature Commemorating the Nakba

30-May-08 Institute for Palestine Studies,

The Institute for Palestine Studies has created a special online resource to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Nakba (Catastrophe) of 1948. "1948: SixtyYears On..." draws on the Institute's rich archives and its flagship Journal of Palestine Studies to provide wide public access to incisive articles, analyses, memoirs, detailed maps, and chronologies.

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• HCEF joins World Council of Churches in the International Church Action for Peace in Palestine and Israel, June 4-10, 2008

30-May-08

The World Council of Churches has planned a joint advocacy initiative in support of Peace in Palestine. To date, seventeen countries and three international ecumenical organizations are involved.

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• Jewish leaders hail Saudi king's push for inter-religious dialogue

29-May-08 ENI,

Leaders of the World Jewish Congress have endorsed a call by King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia for more dialogue between Jews, Christians and Muslim

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• Not From Jerusalem # 10

21-May-08 Russell O. Siler, Retired Pastor,

When I lived in Jerusalem, I was often asked by Palestinian friends, “Why does Mr. Bush hate us?” When I protested that he does not hate them, even I knew that what I said sounds hollow and untrue when one looks at the policies and positions of the United States government.

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• Not From Jerusalem # 9

21-May-08 Russell O. Siler, Retired Pastor,

Not so long ago, when more and more people began to hear of the realities of life for ordinary Israelis and Palestinians, their reaction was very often one of disbelief.

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• POPE URGES ISRAEL TO EASE PALESTINIAN SUFFERING

21-May-08 Zenit,

Also Expresses Concern for Christians in Holy Land

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• Taybeh School Reflects Steadfastness

12-May-08 Maria C. Khoury, Ed. D.,

Thursday was simply a magnificent day in Taybeh with the Latin Patriarchate School celebrating their Open Day activities which included many “Dabkeh” dance groups, sports, poetry and even a special skit ironically reflecting life with the “Apartheid” Wall between Israelis and Palestinians.

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• World Christian leaders urge peace on Israel's 60 anniversary

09-May-08 ENI,

More than 140 international Christian leaders signed a joint declaration on Israel's 60th anniversary calling for a just peace between Israeli and Palestinians.

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