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.
Middle East Notes Please note: Opinions expressed in the following articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. Read previous issues of Middle East Notes Read the PDF version of this issue Note: This issue of Middle East Notes includes only one article due to a summer break for…
Middle East Notes Please note: Opinions expressed in the following articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. Read previous issues of Middle East Notes Read the PDF version of this issue The five articles and secondary links in this issue of the Middle East Notes focus on the…
Palestinians deride new U.S.-led peace plan as an “economy first” approach doomed to fail.
Escalating tensions between Iran and the United States have raised the prospect of a military conflict. The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns and 61 organizations sent the following letter to Congress on May 21, 2019.
Middle East Notes Please note: Opinions expressed in the following articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. Read previous issues of Middle East Notes Read the PDF version of this issue The four featured articles in this issue of the Middle East focus on the new election for prime…
Tell Congress to prevent war with Iran.
Please note: Opinions expressed in the following articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. Read previous issues of Middle East Notes Read the PDF version of this issue The seven featured articles in this issue of the Middle East Notes focus on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent…
The re-election of Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel widens gaps in the path to peace for Israelis and Palestinians.
Please note: Opinions expressed in the following articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. Read previous issues of Middle East Notes Read the PDF version of this issue of Middle East Notes The seven featured articles and the related links in this issue of the Middle East focus…
The debate within U.S. political parties over Israel’s treatment of Palestinians continues as critics charge two new Muslim members of Congress with ‘anti-Semitism.’
Please note: Opinions expressed in the following articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. Read previous issues of Middle East Notes Read the PDF version of this issue The seven featured articles and the related links in this issue of the Middle East focus on growing U.S. condemnation…
Please note: Opinions expressed in the following articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. Read previous issues of Middle East Notes Read the PDF version The five featured articles and the related links in this issue of the Middle East Notes contain the Kairos Palestine 9th Anniversary Statement;…
Please note: Opinions expressed in the following articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. Read previous issues of Middle East Notes Read PDF version The six featured articles and the related links in this issue of the Middle East Notes feature the address of Antonio Guterres, the UN…
The shifts in U.S. policy and approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Developments in U.S. policy toward Israel/Palestine since the beginning of the Trump Administration have had a negative impact on Palestinians and the prospects for peace for Israel and Palestine.
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 begin with condolences and solidarity with our Jewish…
Israeli authorities postponed the demolition of the Bedouin village Khan-al-Ahmar as Palestinians striked along the West Bank.
. Join Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) and our co-sponsoring organization for Take Courage Advocacy Summit, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, December 9th (2 to 9 p.m.) and Monday, December 10th (9:30 to 5:00 p.m.). The event will include speakers, time for fellowship, and an opportunity to have advocacy meetings on…
