The Kairos Palestine “Moment of Truth” document, written by the
Palestinian Christian community about the sin of the Israeli occupation, is being widely discussed and debated. There
have been critical voices which denigrate the document and its authors. We pray
that the “cry from the heart of Palestinian suffering” will be heard and people
will respond with action and advocacy.
Israel continues to forcibly oppress and relocate Bedouin
communities in the Negev. Just last week, three homes belonging to Bedouin
Israelis were destroyed by Israeli police and many home demolition orders were
served in the unrecognized village of El-Araqib in order to clear land for the
Jewish National Fund to plant a forest. We pray that Israel will begin to
respect the rights of all its citizens.
On Friday, Sabeel will host an event in Jericho for Palestinian
Christian clergy and their spouses. The group will discuss opportunities for
upcoming events with Muslim sheikhs, as well as paying a visit to the Melkite
church in Taybeh. We are thankful that such ecumenical events can take place
and pray that bonds among the different churches will remain strong.
Sabeel is currently recruiting and interviewing candidates for
several positions in Jerusalem and Nazareth. We pray that this process will
find talented individuals to help expand Sabeel’s ministry of justice and
peace.
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