Such cruelty is almost beyond belief – Peter At the peak of the Israel-Gaza conflict, 10 children a day were losing one or both legs. For those who cross the border for medical help, physical recovery is only the start of their struggle Ola Jamal, 36, was breastfeeding her two-month-old son, Zain, when the missile… Continue reading Injured and abandoned: hundreds of Gaza amputees left stranded in Egypt
Insanity in the Name of God
Insanity in the Name of God by Jonathan Kuttab The pronouncements of President Trump these days are so outrageous that it would be a form of parody if it were not for the fact that he is Commander in Chief of the most powerful army in the world and has the ability, literally at… Continue reading Insanity in the Name of God
What is Palestinian Liberation Theology
Liberation Theology Liberation Theology was first articulated in South America by Peruvian priest Gustavo Gutiérrez, who emphasized that faith must prioritize the poor, the exploited, and the oppressed. Since then, liberation theologies have emerged around the world, each applying this principle to different contexts of injustice. Examples include African American liberation theology in the Civil Rights Movement, Black liberation theology in South… Continue reading What is Palestinian Liberation Theology
Wave of Prayer
April 5th marked Easter for churches following the Western calendar, and Palm Sunday for those following the Eastern calendar. Most Palestinian Christians observe Easter according to the Eastern tradition and Christmas according to the Western calendar as a sign of unity. However, in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Nazareth, the dates often remain separate. Holy Week in Palestine–Israel is usually rich in tradition.… Continue reading Wave of Prayer
As world turns attention to Iran, rats, insects and a fracturing peace process engulf Gaza
Matthew Knott April 4, 2026 Just what Netanyahu wants – he can now do whatever he wants in Gaza and the West Bank – murder / genocide with no challange – Peter Mohammed Alastal has been waiting for someone to call, waiting for someone to care. Waiting for someone from the outside world to ask:… Continue reading As world turns attention to Iran, rats, insects and a fracturing peace process engulf Gaza
The Politics of Palm Sunday
The Politics of Palm Sunday by Jonathan Kuttab Palm Sunday, commemorated last Sunday in the Western traditions but this coming Sunday in the Eastern traditions, marks the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and the beginning of Holy Week. At that time, this was perceived to be a major political event and was seen… Continue reading The Politics of Palm Sunday
Why Israel Wants a War with Iran (with Gideon Levy)
Why Israel Wants a War with Iran (with Gideon Levy) | The Chris Hedges Report “Gideon Levy believes Israel’s rampant militarism has infected the minds of its entire population. Without an impossible reversal, the Jewish state’s destructive warpath will rage on.” Watch the interview. Gideon Levy is an Israeli journalist who writes for the paper… Continue reading Why Israel Wants a War with Iran (with Gideon Levy)
New attacks by Israeli settlers on last entirely Christian village in West Bank
As Israeli settlers seized areas near the village’s quarry and cement factory, the village’s Latin parish priest appealed to Christians worldwide for compassion and solidarity. Israel has lost its soul – God help them – Peter Bashar Fawadleh, a native of the West Bank, was appointed the Latin parish priest of Taybeh in 2021. |… Continue reading New attacks by Israeli settlers on last entirely Christian village in West Bank
Israel passes law to give death penalty to Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks
Knesset approves measure that has been criticised by European countries and rights groups Israel are just making it legal to kill at will – something they have done illegally for 76 years – Peter Israel’s parliament has passed a law imposing the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks, a measure sharply criticised as… Continue reading Israel passes law to give death penalty to Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks
“Come, Receive the Light”
“Come, Receive the Light” a 2026 Easter message from Fr. Paul Abernathy “Christ in the Wild” by Kelly Latimore Dear Mark, For far too long, the Palestinian people have lived beneath a shroud of unimaginable darkness. This darkness has manifested in the form of racism, apartheid, and genocide, so blatant that it… Continue reading “Come, Receive the Light”