On Sunday, it was publicly revealed that a new Israeli military
order allows for the deportation and eviction of tens of thousands of people
from the West Bank. Palestinians born in Gaza, foreign-born spouses of Palestinians,
and international activists are likely to be the primary targets of the policy.
We pray that this injustice is stopped before families and communities are torn
apart.
April 17th marks “Prisoners Day” in Palestine. On this
day we remember the nearly 8,000 Palestinians
currently held in Israeli jails—including the 259 people being held in
“administrative detention” without charge or trial and 337 minors (41 of whom
are under the age of 16). Currently, many prisoners are enduring a hunger
strike in order to raise awareness about the poor conditions in which they are
kept. We pray that their message will be heard by those in positions of power.
May they find comfort and justice.
This week marks a time of transition for Friends of Sabeel—UK. Anne
Clayton will assume the role of coordinator from Jennifer Oldershaw. We are
very grateful for Jennifer’s 5 years of dedicated service and are excited to
work with Anne in the years to come. We offer thanks to God for the witness of
Friends of Sabeel—UK and other Friends of Sabeel chapters around the globe.
As the English-speaking Sabeel Witness Visit and the Dutch Sabeel
Witness come to an end, we pray for the dozens of participants who will soon
return home to share what they experienced. May they find powerful ways of
communicating to their families and friends about the need for a just peace in
Palestine and Israel.
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