No. 12 of 47. First published 4 Dec 2007. The formal business of our Australian delegation to Israel/Palestine kicked off today, although two of our people were detained in Jordan because their luggage had been misplaced and they were required to stay in Amman until it was located. After a briefing from Yusef Daher (executive …
Interreligious conflict in Israel-Palestine
No. 11 of 47. First published 4 Dec 2007. Local people living in Israel and Palestine experience high-level conflict in various forms. In addition to the pervasive political conflict between the Israeli state and the Palestinian people, there is conflict between the three major faiths in the region over contested Holy Places. When Christians should …
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World Council of Churches policy on Palestine/Israel 1948-2007
No. 10 of 47. First published 4 Dec 2007. Here's an excellent summary of sixty years of policy by the World Council of Churches on Palestine/Israel: Volunteers service with the WCC's Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel. Negotiating a just peace under the rule of law is the strongest option for ensuring the well-being …
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Images of the Old City (2 of 2)
No. 9 of 47. First published 3 Dec 2007. More selected images I took from the Ramparts Walk around the Old City of Jerusalem today: 8. Ha Tsankhanim Rd, looking north-east from near New Gate, Old City ramparts: 9. Garden and houses in Christian Quarter, Old City, from rampart near New Gate: 10. Gardens and …
Images of the Old City (1 of 2)
No. 8 of 47. First published 3 Dec 2007. Here are some selected images I took from the Ramparts Walk around the Old City of Jerusalem today: 1. The Citadel of David, near Jaffa Gate, looking north: 2. Jaffa Rd looking north-east from rampart near Jaffa Gate: 3. Path on rampart walls, south of Citadel, …
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