Montreal has passed a motion of solidarity with Palestinians after stripping a clause that called for severing institutional and diplomatic ties with Israel.
13 US citizens denied entry to Israel for weeklong trip to learn about Palestinian Christians
A group of 13 United States citizens who traveled to Israel to take part in a weeklong trip with a Christian organization dedicated to Palestinian liberation theology were denied entry at the border last week.
Israeli court delays Ben-Gvir’s plans for an Israeli ‘Crocodile Alcatraz’
An animal welfare group’s appeal to an Israeli court is delaying plans to surround a high security prison for Palestinians with Nile crocodiles.
Americans view people of Israel and Palestine more favorably than their governments
Americans view the Israeli government more negatively than they do the people of Israel and Palestine, Pew Research Center reports. “Majorities of Americans express an unfavorable view of the Israeli government, the Palestinian Authority (which controls the West Bank) and…
Between Isaac and Ishmael: An American family divided, hope unbroken
When Ethan was sitting across from me, I heard something soft in his face, something that does not match the weight he carries. His voice had the calm of a man who has known both love and loss and still…
PCUSA declares Israel’s actions in Palestine genocide
The Presbyterian Church (USA) voted June 30 to declare Israel’s actions in Palestine genocide, to boycott all products from Israel and to call for an arms embargo against the nation. Meeting in Milwaukee June 27 to July 3, the denomination’s…
UN says Israel has committed war crimes and genocide in Gaza
Israel committed war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide by intentionally injuring and killing children in military operations in Gaza and surrounding areas, a United Nations task force charges. More than 20,100 Palestinian children have been killed and 44,000 wounded…
Professor’s speech praising pro-Palestinian students sparks backlash at University of Michigan
The University of Michigan has issued a formal apology after a history professor lauded pro-Palestinian student protesters in a commencement speech over the weekend.
A tale of genocide and preschoolers half a world apart
On April 12, the first Sunday after Easter, I led a Sunday school class of little ones through an interactive Stations of the Cross. This was an activity I had done during Holy Week, and a Sunday school teacher loved…
In conversation with Leyla K. King
Leyla King is a Palestinian American Episcopal priest who serves as the canon for mission in small congregations for the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas. In her book Daughters of Palestine: A Memoir in Five Generations, she writes with skill…
UN commission of inquiry accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza and urges global action
A team of independent experts commissioned by the United Nations’ Human Rights Council has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, issuing a report Tuesday that calls on the international community to end the genocide and act to punish…
Demand the United States end genocide in Gaza
More than 61,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli assaults in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023. “The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says that many people reportedly continue to be killed and injured, including people seeking food along…