Category: Israel & Palestine
Campaigns centred around Israel and Palestine
The 15th May 2019 is the 71st anniversary of the Nakba (Arabic for catastrophe). We commemorate the expulsion of more than 750,000 Palestinians from their homes and the destruction of over 400 Palestinian towns and villages to make way for the State of Israel. Around the world there will be activities in support of the Palestinian people, especially those who, after more than seven decades, remain refugees. There will be a press release from Pax Christi International on 15th May and here in the office, we plan to have a ‘silent circle’ at 11 o’clock.
Download and share the Pax Christi International Press Release
Can you get involved? Sign the petition here
There are plenty of Actions and Ideas for Palestine to try – Let us know about your actions, and send a photo. It’s good to be able to report on our support for Palestinian people.
Permanent link to this article: https://paxchristi.org.uk/2019/05/13/71st-anniversary-of-the-nakba-arabic-for-catastrophe/
Once again the people and lands of the Cremisan valley are under threat. Bulldozers have begun to up-root ancient olive trees and take land and private property in order to continue the construction of the Separation Barrier. We urge you to write now to the FCO and to the Israeli Ambassador to express your concern. Israel must not be allowed to get away with this immoral and illegal behaviour Action & Prayer resource. More information here
Permanent link to this article: https://paxchristi.org.uk/2015/08/19/urgent-action-needed-to-protect-cremisan-valley/
An opportunity to lobby MPs on key issues relating to Palestine today. The Lobby will be held between 2 – 6 pm.
Pax Christi is one of the supporting groups for the Lobby. Lobby Leaflet
Permanent link to this article: https://paxchristi.org.uk/2013/09/27/27-november-2013-national-lobby-of-parliament-for-palestine/
22 – 28 September, 2013. Pax Christi is promoting this World Council of Churches initiative. Resources can be found here https://www.paxchristi.org.uk/wall1.php
Planned events
- Lichfield. 21 September. Market from 4.00pm and illustrated talk at 7.00pm. Lichfield Methodist Church, Tamworth Street, WS13 6JH. Speaker Gwen Blackwell, from Women’s International Solidarity Movement who has worked in Bil’in, West Bank.
- Fairlie, Largs, 24 September, 7-9pm. Fairlie Parish Church, 89 Main Road, Fairlie, Largs, KA29 0AD. An evening of stories from recent trips to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories by Christian Aid, the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Church of Scotland, with prayers for peace.
- Newcastle upon Tyne. 26 September, 7.30. Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem. Brunswick Methodist Church, NE1 7BJ.
- London. 28 September, 2-3pm. Ecumenical service and gathering. The Garden, Friends Meeting House, Euston Road, NW1 2BJ. With Bishop William Kenney, RC Diocese of Birmingham, Reverend Paul Dean, URC, Kent and Rev Torbjorn Holt, Chair, Council of Lutheran Churches in the UK.
Permanent link to this article: https://paxchristi.org.uk/2013/09/13/world-week-for-peace-in-palestine-israel-wwppi/
