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• Lutheran Bishop Joins Call to End Israeli Blockade of Gaza

24-Jan-08 ELCA News,

The Rev. Munib A. Younan, bishop, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL), issued a Jan. 22 statement with other heads of churches in Jerusalem and the Holy Land.

(Read more here)

• Not From Jerusalem # 6

23-Jan-08 Russell O. Siler,

As I read and ponder the constant stream of news and information flowing from people touched by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, I try often to listen as I believe someone would listen who has only a limited amount of knowledge and information.

(Read more here)

• Holy Land church leaders denounce Israel's blockade as 'immoral'

23-Jan-08 ENI,

Christian leaders in Jerusalem have condemned Israel's blockade of Gaza as an immoral act that violates international law.

(Read more here)

• A Message from the Heads of Churches in Jerusalem and the Holy Land to End The Siege Over Gaza

23-Jan-08 Patriarchs and Heads of Local Christian Churches in Jerusalem,

In the Name of God, end the siege over Gaza. Voices from our people there say "We feel the threat of being exterminated by this siege."

(Read more here)

• North American and European bishops offer hope and prayers for just peace in the Holy Land

22-Jan-08 CNA,

Bishops from North America and Europe gathered in the Holy Land this past week to demonstrate their solidarity with the local Church and provide support and encouragement to Israeli and Palestinian leaders in seeking peace.

(Read more here)

• Pope Highlights Vocation of Christians in Holy Land

19-Jan-08 Zenit,

Says They Are Builders of Justice and Peace

(Read more here)

• Israel Takes Step Toward Holy See

17-Jan-08 Zenit,

Relaxing of Visa Rules Called a Gesture of Good Will

(Read more here)

• Holy Land Has a Much-Needed News Outlet

15-Jan-08 Zenit,

Aims to Offer World a Word of Hope

(Read more here)

• Bishops Brief Benedict XVI on Holy Land

15-Jan-08 Zenit,

Benedict XVI got a firsthand report of the situation of Christians in the Holy Land today.

(Read more here)

• Christian Aid gives cautious welcome to Bush commitment on Palestine

15-Jan-08 Ekklesia,

UK-based international development agency Christian Aid has welcomed US President George Bush’s statement on the Middle East calling for ‘an end to the occupation that began in 1967’, referring to Israel and Palestinian lands.

(Read more here)

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