The Crisis in Israel/Palestine
2023-2024
In the midst of the crisis in Israel/Palestine, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of Christ have been active in public witness and advocacy, and have received statements and reports from our partners in the region.
This page is a collection of those postings. You can find news and updates, reports, letters and statements from partners, position statements, and advocacy opportunities. We pray for human life to be respected, the violence to cease, and the underlying issues to be addressed.
For more information, including appeals from both denominations to raise funds for humanitarian aid, please visit here.
Sabeel Wave of Prayer: Week of May 19, 2025
On Nakba Day, at least 127 Palestinians were killed by Israel in a wave of attacks across Gaza,…
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WCC: “Stop annexation, end the occupation” campaign will pave path for just peace in Palestine and Israel
Stop annexation, end the occupation,” a new, multi-faceted campaign running from 21 May to…
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WCC executive committee condemns atrocities being perpetrated in Gaza
In a minute, the World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee condemned the atrocities…
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Sabeel Wave of Prayer: Week of May 12, 2025
Last week, in the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the first US-born…
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WCC NEWS: Food supplies are running out in Gaza
As food supplies run out in Gaza, hunger is taking lives—and endangering many more. Since 2…
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Kairos Palestine and Global Kairos for Justice issue “A Global Call to affirm and uphold Palestinian Rights and the Rule of International Law”
The Kairos Palestine Global Kairos for Justice Advocacy Group has issued “A Global Call to affirm…
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WCC accompaniers in Washington, DC urge global attention on systemic injustices in Jerusalem and Palestine
A delegation of alumni from the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme…
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WCC News: At Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, “our faith gives us strength”
Bishop Dr Sani Ibrahim Azar is from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy…
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Sabeel Wave of Prayer: Week of May 5, 2025
Orthodox Christians for Palestine is hosting their first event in Pittsburgh, USA on May 17 at 1…
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Sabeel Wave of Prayer: Week of April 28, 2025
Canadian Friends of Sabeel invites the public to a special Solidarity Evening & Art Auction on…
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DSPR Easter Message – 2025
The Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees (DSPR) of the Middle East Council of Churches…
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Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem Easter Message – 2025
The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem offer an Easter message of life and hope. “It…
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WCC News: Director of Gaza hospital: “our faith tells us, aways after a dark night, there will be another shining tomorrow”
Dr Suhaila Tarazi, director of Al Ahli Arab Hospital (Ahli) in Gaza City, shared her reflections…
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Kairos Palestine Easter Appeal 2025
Kairos Palestine issued its annual Easter Appeal this week, entitled, “A Turning Point to Protect…
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CMEP Action Alert: Call on Members of Congress to support a ceasefire, de-escalation of violence, end to displacement, and halt in weapons sales to Israel
In the early hours of Sunday, April 18, as Holy Week began, Israel bombed the Al-Ahli Arab…
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CMEP condemns bombing of Al-Ahli Hospital and demands Protection for the Christian Community and all in Gaza
On this blessed day of Palm Sunday, Christians around the world gather to worship and commemorate…
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