On Monday, the Israeli High Court
of Justice extended the order preventing nuclear whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu
from leaving Jerusalem,
speaking with foreigners, or approaching foreign embassies. Recently, the court
has also dropped charges against Israeli settlers videotaped beating
Palestinians. Such incidents demonstrate the court’s deep flaws and its lack of
power to stand up to Israeli political pressure. We pray for the establishment
of a court system that respects all people equally.
This week the General Convention
of the Episcopal Church is meeting in Anaheim,
California. Several pieces of
legislation related to Palestine/Israel will be discussed and brought up for
votes. We praise God that these issues are being taken up at the denominational
level and pray that, whatever the final form of the legislation, it will
advocate for justice as the foundation for peace.
Next Monday, groups around the
world will be taking actions to raise awareness of the home evictions and house
demolitions being conducted by Israel
in Palestine.
In solidarity with residents of the Jerusalem
neighborhoods of Sheikh Jarrah, Silwan, and the Old City,
activists will set up tents (the symbol of displaced Palestinians) outside of Israeli
embassies in cities across the globe. We pray that these nonviolent protests
will draw helpful attention to Israel’s
policies of displacement.
We pray for inspiration and
creativity for the young adults from Ramallah and Jerusalem who have recently volunteered to help
in planning Sabeel’s young adult activities for the coming months. These
activities bring together young Christians from various denominations to
participate in Bible studies, lectures, and volunteer work.
This week we
join with the World Council of Churches in praying for: Colombia, Ecuador,
Venezuela
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