Middle East Notes, October 5, 2017
Cracks are growing in the illusion of life in Israel-Palestine
Middle East
Maryknoll and its international affiliates have been engaged in the struggle for peace and justice in the Middle East for many years. We support the work of Muslims, Christians, and Jews around the region who challenge of racism, political and economic inequality, military occupation, and who promote inter-religious dialogue. In Washington D.C., the Office for Global Concerns analyzes issues affecting the Middle East in its cultural and historical contexts so that U.S. citizens and law makers can make informed decisions about foreign policy and better understand this important and diverse region of the world.
End Israel’s demolition of Palestinian homes and schools
Ask your Members of Congress to urge the State Department to firmly appeal to the Israeli government to stop demolishing Palestinian property. Ask Congress to insist that U.S. military aid be conditioned on Israel’s compliance with U.S. law and policy, including respect for human rights.
Middle East Notes, September 7, 2017
Please note: Opinions expressed in the following articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. Read previous weeks’ Middle East Notes Read the PDF version Editor’s note: Beginning this month, Middle East Notes is published monthly, on the first Thursday. The monthly format offers four or five pertinent articles…
Middle East Notes, August 24, 2017
Please note: Opinions expressed in the following articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. Read previous weeks’ Middle East Notes Read the PDF version Editors’ Note: Starting on September 7, Middle East Notes will be published monthly, on the first Thursday of each month. The…
21st Sunday of Ordinary Time
Maryknoll Sister Jean Fallon lived and worked on mission in Japan. “Living and working in a non-Christian milieu is very different from what Missioners might expect, say, in Latin America,” Sister Jean said. “The New Testament, however, brings insights to us all that are ever-new, ever deepening our faith and ever giving life to everyone.”
Middle East Notes, August 3, 2017
Please note: Opinions expressed in the following articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. Read previous weeks’ Middle East Notes Read the PDF version Note: The next issue of the Middle East Notes will be circulated in three weeks on August 24 after a brief summer holiday. The…
Israel/Palestine: Sources for information and links to articles
Links to excellent sources for information and articles concerning the State of Israel and the Palestinian people.
Protect the right to boycott Israeli settlements
Tell Congress to vote NO on the Israel Anti-Boycott Act.
Middle East Notes, July 20, 2017
Please note: Opinions expressed in the following articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. Read previous weeks’ Middle East Notes Read the PDF version The four featured articles and the related links in this issue of the Middle East Notes focus on the recent Temple Mount (Haram al…
Middle East Notes, July 6, 2017
Please note: Opinions expressed in the following articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. Read previous weeks’ Middle East Notes Read the PDF version The five featured articles and the related links in this issue of the Middle East Notes focus on the dehumanizing results of the ten…
Israel/Palestine: Hope despite occupation
June 10 marked a grim anniversary—fifty years of Israeli occupation of Palestine following the Six Day War.
Middle East Notes, June 22, 2017
Please note: Opinions expressed in the following articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. Read previous weeks’ Middle East Notes at http://maryknollogc.org/tag/middle-east-notes Read the PDF version at http://maryknollogc.org/sites/default/files/article/attachment/Middle_East_Notes_06222017.pdf The four featured articles and the related links in this issue of the Middle East Notes focus on U.N. Secretary-General Antonio…
Middle East Notes, June 8, 2017
Please note: Opinions expressed in the following articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. Read previous weeks’ Middle East Notes Read the PDF version The five featured articles and the related links in this issue of the Middle East Notes focus on the Pax Christi International call for…
Israel’s occupation of Palestine: 50 years too long
Twenty Christian faith leaders ask President Trump to work toward the end of Israel’s occupation of Palestine.
Middle East Notes, May 25, 2017
Please note: Opinions expressed in the following articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. Read previous weeks’ Middle East Notes Read the PDF version Editor’s Note: The next issue of Middle East Notes will focus on President Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, Israel/Palestine, the Vatican and Brussels. This…
Middle East Notes, May 11, 2017
Please note: Opinions expressed in the following articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. Read previous weeks’ Middle East Notes Read the PDF version The six featured articles and the related links in this issue of the Middle East Notes focus on a recent meeting of Jewish Voice…
Israel/Palestine: 50 years of occupation
2017 marks 50 years of Israel’s military occupation of Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem and 10 years of Israel’s blockade of Gaza.
Middle East Notes April 27, 2017
Please note: Opinions expressed in the following articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. Read previous weeks’ Middle East Notes Read the PDF version The six featured articles and the related links in this issue of the Middle East Notes focus on the hunger strike in Israeli prisons…