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Lobby takes gloves off in assault on Christian leaders who questioned US aid to Israel

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 16:39

Pro-Israel groups threaten to use their muscle to get Congress to investigate “delegitimizers of Israel.”

Israeli settlers increase their attacks on Palestinian Christian sites

Jillian Kestler-D'Amours
Jerusalem
11 October 2012

As part of the wider pattern of of “price tag” violence and arson, Israeli settlers have been attacking Palestinian churches and monasteries.

BDS key to a "just peace," says Palestinian Christian boycott activist

Joe Catron
Gaza Strip
3 October 2012

While much work is still to be done, the coordinator of the project that produced the landmark Kairos Palestine document reflects on its successes.

Highly contested Methodist divestment initiative fails, but supporters see partial victory

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Wed, 05/02/2012 - 21:29

The General Conference of the United Methodist Church today failed to pass a measure to divest from companies profiting from Israeli occupation and human rights abuses of Palestinians.

It's the right moment for churches to pay attention to Israel's occupation

James M. Wall
23 December 2011
A new book about the Palestine Kairos Document tells the story of the Christian churches’ effort to communicate the suffering imposed by Israel on Palestinians.

BDS movement's strength shown by pro-Israel groups launching defensive "BUYcott" days

Submitted by Adri Nieuwhof on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 20:05
Saturday, 26 November has been declared a national BDS Day of Action in the United Kingdom. This has prompted the Israel lobby in the UK to call for “BUYcutt” days, and similar tactics are underway in the US.

Palestinian Christians protest Anglican chief's occupation blindspot

Sarah Irving
29 July 2011
Comments by Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury and leader of the Anglican and Episcopalian churches worldwide, have aroused anger among Palestinian Christians.
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