Middle East Notes Jan. 3, 2013

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This week’s Middle East Notes features Christmas messages from the Holy Land and an end of the year reflection on the fading possibility of a two state solution. Blessings, hope and lasting peace in the New Year.

Nativity wall

Middle East Notes December 20, 2012

This week’s Middle East Notes gives data and reflections on continuing Israeli settlement construction, growing recognition of Hamas in Gaza, the UN decision to give Palestine the same non-member observer status as the Vatican, and access to a short video explaining the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Christmas Day

Maggie Fogarty, a former lay missioner who lived and worked in Bolivia, writes the reflection for today's readings.

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