WAVE OF PRAYER

April 25th, 2024 On the 19th of April, Iranian air defense shot down drones over Isfahan, according to state media. This escalates regional tensions following Iran’s retaliatory strike on Israel after an attack against its diplomatic premises in Syria. Israel’s action came after the alleged US approval of a potential Israeli invasion in Rafah, in exchange… Continue reading WAVE OF PRAYER

Wave of Prayer

On the 13th of April, Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles towards Israel after vowing retaliation for a deadly Israeli strike on its consulate in the Syrian capital Damascus. Although nearly all the missiles and drones were intercepted, a 7-year-old girl, Amina al-Hassouni, was severely injured by missile shrapnel and an airbase in Israel was… Continue reading Wave of Prayer

‘Not over yet’: Israel mobilises for growing conflict after Iran attack

(The Age, 15/4/2024) Israel really needs this war to get the Allies back on side and divert attention away from Gaza – Mark Israel is mobilising for a growing conflict in the Middle East after Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles in a direct strike on Israeli territory, fuelling talk of a counter-attack… Continue reading ‘Not over yet’: Israel mobilises for growing conflict after Iran attack

Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage Walk – Sydney 

On 6 April 2024, Palestinian Christians will be leading the Sydney Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage walk. Starting from St. Leonards to St. Mary’s Cathedral, we will be walking in prayerful solidarity calling for a ceasefire. The Lenten walks are spanning the western and eastern calendars. We will keep walking across Australia and the world till 4… Continue reading Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage Walk – Sydney 

World Day of Prayer for Palestine – 1 March 2024

World Day of Prayer for Palestine – 1 March 2024  The World Day of Prayer is an international ecumenical Christian laywomen’s initiative. It is run under the motto “Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action,” and is celebrated annually in over 170 countries on the first Friday in March. The movement aims to bring together women of… Continue reading World Day of Prayer for Palestine – 1 March 2024

Netanyahu dismisses election calls as thousands protest in Tel Aviv

The Age/ Ari Rabinovitch/February 18 As we know many, many Jews in Israel and around the world do not support this terrible government or its leaders and struggle to get any news not sanitised by Netanyahu and his team – we should applaud their courage for standing up for what is right – sadly the… Continue reading Netanyahu dismisses election calls as thousands protest in Tel Aviv

UK may recognise Palestine: Cameron

British Foreign Secretary David (Lord) Cameron says his country could officially recognize a Palestinian state after a ceasefire in Gaza without waiting for the outcome of what could be years-long talks between Israel and the Palestinians on a two-state solution, accprding to Reuters news agency. UK recognition of an independent state of Palestine, including in… Continue reading UK may recognise Palestine: Cameron