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.
May 10,2018 Special Updates will be available weekly as needed. This update concerns the Gaza Fence protests between the Palestinians of Gaza and the Israeli Defense Forces. 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…
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns released the following statement on May 8, 2018.
On Tuesday, May 15, Churches for Middle Peace (CMEP) will be co-sponsoring an interfaith prayer vigil for peace in Israel/Palestine What: Interfaith Prayer Vigil for peace in Israel/Palestine When: May 15, 7:00-8:30 PM Where: Lafayette Square, near the White House, along Pennsylvania Avenue RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/618140785203120/ From Churches for Middle East Peace: On May…
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 Israeli celebration of Independence Day…
SPECIAL UPDATES will be available weekly as needed. This update concerns the Gaza Fence protests between the Palestinians of Gaza and the Israeli Defense Forces. Please note: Opinions expressed in the following articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns.
Gerry Lee, Director of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, joined a delegation of representatives of Catholic advocacy organizations to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories in April. The following aricle focuses on the delegation’s 24-hour visit to Gaza.
APRIL 26, 2018 SPECIAL UPDATES will be available weekly as needed. This update concerns the Gaza Fence protests between the Palestinians of Gaza and the Israeli Defense Forces. 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…
SPECIAL UPDATES will be available weekly as needed. This update concerns the Gaza Fence Protests.
Call for an end to the use of violence by Israeli forces against the protesters in Gaza.
“We Must Stop the Potential for Further Violence in Syria: War Is Not the Answer”
SPECIAL UPDATES will be available weekly as needed. This update concerns the Gaza Fence protests.
Members of the Faith Forum on Middle East Policy issued a statement on the latest violence at the Gaza border fence on April 12, 2018.
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 We begin this issue of Middles East Notes with a special alert about the recent attack by Israeli forces…
Tell Congress to take immediate action to protect Palestinians at the Gaza border.
On January 16 the Trump Administration sent a letter to United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) announcing its decision to withhold $65 million from its scheduled $125 million contribution to the agency’s humanitarian programs.
Nora Arsenian Carmi, a Palestinian Christian, writes from East Jeruslam.
The following is a reprint of a news release by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on January 30, 2018.
The Faith Forum on the Middle East, of which the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns is a member, was scheduled to send the following letter to all Members of Congress on March 6, 2018.
