‘Standing up for the people of Gaza is not antisemitic’: Usman backs dumped cricket journalist

God bless them both for their bravery – Mark SEN Radio has parted ways with prominent cricket journalist Peter Lalor halfway through Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka over his social media activity relating to Palestine.Lalor was told on the final morning of the first Test by SEN’s chief executive Craig Hutchison that his services were… Continue reading ‘Standing up for the people of Gaza is not antisemitic’: Usman backs dumped cricket journalist

Can Trump and Netanyahu make up? Gaza’s fate depends on it

This absolutely bizarre – peace down to the 2 most evil men on the planet – Mark Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu don’t like or trust each other but the future shape not just of Gaza, but of the Middle East, may hang on their meeting this week.Mark UrbanThe White House meeting between Donald Trump… Continue reading Can Trump and Netanyahu make up? Gaza’s fate depends on it

Wave Of Prayer

Feb 6th 2025 Every Thursday, Sabeel gathers our friends from around the world for our weekly online service. Led by Rev. Naim Ateek, the service includes the Wave of Prayer, readings of the upcoming week, and a time of group reflections. The gospel reading for the upcoming Sunday, to be reflected on at Sabeel’s Thursday service, is… Continue reading Wave Of Prayer

Celebrate! Mohammed Halabi is Free

Celebrate! Mohammed Halabi is Free   Dear Mark, I am excited to report to you that Mohammed Halabi was released Saturday from Israeli custody and has met with his family in Gaza! Halabi served as the Gaza Director for Christian relief and development agency World Vision International (WVI). In 2016, he was falsely accused and imprisoned… Continue reading Celebrate! Mohammed Halabi is Free

I burst into tears’: Emotions high as World Vision worker freed in Gaza ceasefire exchange

This was one of the most high profile IILEGAL and murderous imprisonments of a totally innocent man – shame on every Israeli – Mark The moment Tim Costello received the news that Mohammed el-Halabi was free, he burst into tears. Halabi, the former World Vision branch manager for Gaza, spent more than eight years in… Continue reading I burst into tears’: Emotions high as World Vision worker freed in Gaza ceasefire exchange

Rafah crossing reopening cannot be underestimated – it hints at success for Gaza ceasefire

Border has been closed since May 2024 for even the most urgent medical cases and evacuations are significant first step Please God let the injured get treatment – Mark The Rafah terminal that marks the crossing between southern Gaza and Egypt straddles a complicated border. On the Egyptian side, a double arch marks the entry… Continue reading Rafah crossing reopening cannot be underestimated – it hints at success for Gaza ceasefire

Three Israelis, 183 prisoners freed as border reopens

Why are Israeli’s described as heroic hostages whilst Palestinians are described as Terrorists with no pictures of their family reunions – usual dishonesty from ALL media across the world – Mark Palestinian militant group Hamas has handed over three Israeli hostages as dozens of Palestinian prisoners and detainees were released in exchange, in the latest… Continue reading Three Israelis, 183 prisoners freed as border reopens

Chaotic scenes as Hamas releases eight more hostages following Gaza truce

Of course its chaotic – how could it be anything other considering the state of Gaza – Mark Khan Younis, Gaza Strip: Hamas-led militants has freed eight more hostages in the latest release since a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took hold earlier this month. The release on Thursday was delayed by a chaotic scene… Continue reading Chaotic scenes as Hamas releases eight more hostages following Gaza truce

Israel cuts off contact with UN relief agency

This is beyond evil – 60% of all aid in Gaza comes via UNHCR – Mark Israel, backed by Washington, will cease contact with the UN’s Palestinian ¬humanitarian relief agency UNRWA and any body acting on its behalf, drawing condemnation from aid groups.Signalling a shift in the US position on the agency by the Trump… Continue reading Israel cuts off contact with UN relief agency

Israel defies UN and vows to cut ties with UNRWA, with US blessing

Further criminal behaviour by Israel and the US – Mark Israel, backed by Washington, will cease contact with the UN’s Palestinian humanitarian relief agency UNRWA and any body acting on its behalf, its UN envoy said Tuesday, drawing condemnation from aid groups.Signaling a shift in the US position on the agency by the administration of… Continue reading Israel defies UN and vows to cut ties with UNRWA, with US blessing