Tag Archives: occupation

The Occupation, the Environment, and Our Responsibility

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

By Rev. Naim Ateek The question of ecology is a very important and relevant matter when one considers the environmental changes that have taken place in our country. The starting point for me is a consciousness that as Palestinians we … Continue reading →

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O Come Ye, O Come Ye to Bethlehem

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

By Alex Awad “O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.” This line and others from favorite ­Christmas carols invite “all ye faithful” to Bethlehem. Most of us can easily travel to Bethlehem with our thoughts and imaginations while a … Continue reading →

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Israelis, Palestinians, and International Volunteers Create ‘Alternative Facts on the Ground’

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

Six years ago, ‘Alia (Umm Omar) was preparing for the wedding of her daughter. Her family had decorated their house in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Anata for the occasion, and were preparing to celebrate. But that afternoon, Israeli soldiers … Continue reading →

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The Real Reasons Palestinian Christians are Under Pressure

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

A “Jesus fish” on a vehicle in a long line of cars waiting to pass through the Israeli military checkpoint restricting movement between Bethlehem and Jerusalem.  In a recent BBC radio interview, Anglican Archbishop Rowan Williams spoke about the challenges … Continue reading →

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