Date of source: Sunday, December 1, 2024
On Sunday, December 1, Sheikh Muḥammad Ḥusayn, Grand Muftī of Jerusalem and Palestine and preacher of Al-Aqṣā Mosque, condemned a decision made by Itamar Ben-Gvir, Minister of National Security in the right-wing occupying Israeli government, pertaining to the seizing of loudspeakers and microphones...
Date of source: Monday, November 25, 2024
In July 2024, the Arab-West Foundation was elected Head of the Dutch Network of the Anna Lindh Foundation. They organized their first Dutch network meeting on November 25th where, among other things, they spoke about the need to contribute to peace-building in the Middle East. This applies first of...
Date of source: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
A public opinion survey showed that the majority of inhabitants of the Gaza Strip believe the decision of Ḥamās to wage an attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, was “wrong,” revealing a major decline in support for the Aqṣā Typhoon operation.
Date of source: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
As the birthplace of Jesus Christ, the Church of the Nativity in Palestine, is extremely significant to Christians, and all denominations travel there to receive its blessings, especially during the Christmas season.
Date of source: Saturday, September 28, 2024
On Saturday, September 28th, the Islamic Resistance Movement, or Ḥamās, lamented the loss of Ḥasan Naṣrallah, Secretary-General of Ḥizbullah, whom Ḥizbullah confirmed to be murdered in an Israeli attack.
Date of source: Thursday, August 1, 2024
On Thursday, August 1, a team of Spanish Christians traveled to Jerusalem to meet with the Greek Orthodox Archbishop, ʿAṭallah Ḥannā of Sebastia, for the latest information on the tragic events in the Gaza Strip.
Date of source: Friday, May 17, 2024
The Higher Presidential Committee of Churches’ Affairs in Palestine (HCC) said a visit by Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, to Gaza under Israel’s prolonged hostility is a “message to all world leaders to work towards ending this war and bring about a just peace that...
Date of source: Saturday, May 4, 2024
The Church of the Holy Sepulcher in the Old City of Jerusalem announced that it is not holding celebrations this year due to the “barbaric” war being waged by the occupation forces in Gaza.
Date of source: Thursday, April 25, 2024
In its excessive oppression, the Israeli occupation does not discriminate between Muslims and Christians. This is what the Palestinians and Arabs have come to understand for over more than seven decades. Below are the most prominent Christian figures who engaged in honorable resistance against the...
Date of source: Saturday, May 11, 2024
The board of the Arab-West Foundation decided in its meeting on April 22, to adopt this statement with steps that are believed to be necessary to end the cycle of violence and reach a moment in which Israelis and Palestinians can live together in peace. This statement was written by Cornelis...