As Israel’s massacre carries on apace, we connect for a brief moment with the Christian community in Gaza.
On Christmas day, meet some of Gaza’s Christians – Day 444
Category: Religion
Finding hope and resilience in Gaza amid war and devastation – Day 443
The genocidal war against the people of Palestine is ongoing, but we found a story of hope, a spark of light in the darkness.
The Religious Extremism That Motivates Israeli Settler Expansion in the West Bank
Few people are aware of the religious intolerance that motivates the ultra-Orthodox Jewish settlers on the West Bank. Consider the statement of one of their heroes, the former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel: “The only reason for the existence of non-Jews is to serve Jews.”
Alison Weir trending on social media – what the buzz is about
If Americans Knew founder Alison Weir experienced harassment and assault in 2011 for telling the truth about Palestine and Israel. The ideology behind the attack is alive and well today.
Understanding what motivates ultra-orthodox Jewish attacks on West Bank Palestinians
The particular beliefs of Israel’s ultra-orthodox Jews explain their behavior toward their non-Jewish neighbors.
Why As A Christian, I Won’t Be Condemning Hamas Anytime Soon
If, over eight months into the war on Gaza, you are still obsessed with the violence of October 7th and the alarming situation in which dozens of Israeli prisoners in Gaza still find themselves – this is for you.
United Methodist Church votes to divest from Israel bonds
In the first such divestment action by a major Christian denomination, the General Conference of the United Methodist Church has voted to divest from Israel bonds, and those of other countries carrying out prolonged military occupations.
After 2 months of Israeli failure, ICJ repeats demand for aid to Gaza – Day 174
ICJ losing patience with Israel; US is “playing a dangerous game”; Israel prepares for Rafah invasion; hospital siege drags on with hundreds killed; Israel’s restrictions on Easter celebrations; US not consulting with Palestinians about “day after” in Gaza; Israel not getting every weapon it ordered, but has a new billion-dollar spy plane; Israel attack on Syria; Jewish Dems org going after pro-Palestine Congress members, more
13,000+ Gazans killed since US vetoed last ceasefire; another veto expected this week – Day 135
UN Security Council to vote on ceasefire; Israeli snipers fire on Gazans congregating for food aid; hospital sinking deeper; Pope declines to pray for Israel; Israel plans 4-hour pauses in fighting so Gazans can stock up on food – but there isn’t any; Israel’s cabinet refuses a Palestinian state; ICJ case starts on Israeli occupation; estimate of how many Hamas fighters have been killed; plans to limit Muslim attendance at Al Aqsa Mosque; record hunger levels in Gaza…
Nightmare in healthcare facilities, as Netanyahu repeats opposition to Palestinian state – Day 134
Healthcare in Gaza without health or care; Biden admin in denial about Netanyahu’s intentions, plans more weapons transfers; American Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church comes out against US military aid to Israel; Israel reportedly attacked Iran gas pipelines, and more