By Andrew F. Bush and Rob Dalrymple Recently, the world watched the shocking televised split-screen images of Israel resorting to live fire against Palestinian demonstrators in Gaza, killing dozens and wounding hundreds including women...
By Sara Burback On March 23, I had the opportunity to join over 7,000 runners of all ages gathered in Bethlehem’s Manger Square, awaiting the signal to cross the starting line to begin the...
By Sara Burback As a Palestinian Christian and citizen of Israel, Shadia Qubti has embodied many identities as she has grown from the role of student to advocate and peacemaker. Originally from Nazareth, one...
By Micky ScottBey Jones As we exited Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem, the sun was setting and the valley was covered in pink and orange light. It was so crowded...
By Molly Lorden During the season of Lent, Churches for Middle East Peace is focusing on Jerusalem as a city shared by three faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This week, we look closer at the deep...
By Molly Lorden And when the priests came out of the holy place, a cloud filled the house of the Lord, so that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud;...
From our friends at Churches for Middle East Peace For Immediate Release: The Unilateral Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital Constitutes a Grave Threat to Future Peace Washington, D.C. – December 5, 2017 – President...
What images come to mind when you hear the words “little town of Bethlehem”? Idyllic, holy scenes of Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus alongside friendly barnyard animals? For a North American living in Bethlehem,...
By Becky Gonzalez The organic farm on which the Tent of Nations project runs is known as “Daher’s Vineyard.” Owned by the Nassar family, this land stretches 100 acres, and is situated 9 kilometers...
By Carol Folbre, Ph.D. The sun kissed the tips of cathedral crosses. It was just after 5:00 AM. Shadows shortened as we walked the narrow streets towards the gates of the Old City. Our local...
