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- VIDEO: MCCer Photos and interview about Gaza on ‘Context with Lorna Dueck’
- Life in Bethlehem: Interview with an MCC Peace Development Worker
- MCC U.S. board acts for peace through its investments
- Exit Into Gaza
- Dear President Obama: Do not visit Bethlehem’s Nativity Church
- How do Israel and Palestine Relate to the U.S. Gun Debate?
- Impact of the Israeli Elections on Arab Palestinian Youth
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VIDEO: MCCer Photos and interview about Gaza on ‘Context with Lorna Dueck’
From the episode synopsis: “GAZA. Meet Izzeldin Abuelaish – a Palestinian who turned a personal nightmare into a lifelong pursuit of peace. And a photographer -Ryan Rodrick Beiler – and peace worker describes everyday life on this extraordinary strip of … Continue reading
Tagged gaza
How do Israel and Palestine Relate to the U.S. Gun Debate?
Visitors to the Holy Land often find the prevalence of guns here shocking. Israelis on the streets of Jerusalem, in and out of uniform, commonly carry assault rifles, often decked out with scopes, bipods, flash lights—even grenade launchers. In the … Continue reading
Palestinian churches answer the question: ‘What can we do?’
by Timothy Seidel Agencies such as Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) have worked alongside Palestinians for more than 60 years and with Israelis for 40 years. An important expression of that work has been education and advocacy, communicating the stories of … Continue reading
Tagged BDS, Kairos Palestine
Gaza Visit Photos: Putting Faces to the Numbers
In early December, MCC staff traveled to Gaza two weeks after a major escalation in violence in which Israeli attacks killed at least 176 Palestinians, most of them civilians, including 42 children. At the same time, rockets fired by Gaza … Continue reading
No really, blessed are the poor
When Mitt Romney visited Jerusalem in August, he made headlines by stating, “Culture makes all the difference” between Israel’s prosperity and Palestine’s poverty. “Culture” and, he added, “the hand of providence.” Of course, some people are poor because of cultural conditions … Continue reading
Photo Essay: A New Way to Reveal the Nakba’s Remnants
Zochrot, whose name means “remembering” in Hebrew, is an Israeli MCC partner organization whose mission is to educate Israelis about the Palestinian experience of the Nakba, which they define as “the destruction, expulsion, looting, massacres, and incidents of rape of … Continue reading
Tagged nakba, Once Upon a Land, Zochrot
New Members for the MCC Team
Last week, we welcomed several new members to the MCC Palestine and Israel Team. Joanna Hiebert Bergen, her husband Dan Bergen, and their daughters Emma and Chloe arrived on July 30. Jo and Dan will be the new country reps, … Continue reading
Putting Faces to the Facts: The Last Five Years of the Gaza Blockade
Five years ago, Israel intensified its blockade of Gaza as a form of “economic warfare” against the de facto Hamas government which controls the densely populated Palestinian enclave. As in all forms of warfare, civilians, especially children, suffer the worst … Continue reading
‘Together in One Place’ with Palestine’s Christians
The global church recently celebrated Pentecost, the moment when the Holy Spirit filled the believers in Jerusalem. In the Acts 2 account, two things stand out. First, “they were all together in one place.” Second, the roster of peoples or … Continue reading
“Welcome to Palestine” Campaign Exposes Travel Tribulations Faced by Palestinians and their Supporters
“What is the purpose of your visit?” This question, from the lips of Israeli security officers, can raise the anxiety of even casual tourists. Entering or exiting, one can expect questions about your activities and local contacts. If the answers … Continue reading
Tagged #Airflotilla2, #Fly2Palestine, travel, Welcome to Palestine, WtP2012
