Hate crimes against Palestinian Christians in Jerusalem have increased in 2025, especially in the Armenian Quarter of the city, according to a report by the Religious Freedom Data Center (RFDC). Israel’s current far-right government and the ongoing...
The Permanent Representative of the Maldives to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ahmed Sareer, participated at the 2025 Conference on the Question of Jerusalem he...
A large rally in Jerusalem marking Israel's capture of the city's east in the 1967 war descended into chaos on Monday as far-right Israeli Jews confronted and assaulted Palestinians, fellow Israelis and journalists, witnesses said. The annual "Flag ...
Tensions escalate in Palestine-Israel conflict: The U.S. tightens visa scrutiny for individuals with past Gaza visits, citing national security. Microsoft faces criticism for its deep ties to Israeli military-linked tech, while Google disables Street...
Join us for a profound journey through Via Dolorosa: The Path of Sorrows, a compelling documentary exploring the struggles and resilience of communities in the Holy Land. This exclusive screening, hosted by the World Council of Churches (WCC), del...
The World Council of Churches (WCC) condemns the Jerusalem Municipality’s foreclosure order against the Armenian Patriarchate, calling it a violation of religious freedom and the historic Status Quo. WCC expresses solidarity with Christian communit...
Over 50 diplomats and development agency representatives attended a WCC event highlighting the importance of freedom of worship in Jerusalem. George Sahhar, advocacy officer for the WCC Jerusalem Liaison Office, emphasized equal religious rights for ...
Since October 2023, EAPPI has deployed over 80 accompaniers who conducted 3,296 activities and reported 4,323 incidents, including 5,094 violations of international humanitarian law—2,590 of which were referred for urgent support. EAPPI continues t...
An Israeli settler group is attempting to take over Cow’s Garden, a key piece of land within Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter. Armenian community members, led by young advocate Djernazian, are defending the land through legal channels and raising awa...
Several reports highlight issues of tech and surveillance in relation to Palestine. The #ReconnectGaza campaign calls for rebuilding Gaza’s telecommunications infrastructure, which was destroyed in the ongoing conflict. AI technology is being used ...
The use of AI in military operations and surveillance is raising significant concerns about human rights and international law. Microsoft and Google have been implicated in providing AI technologies to the Israeli military, which were used to target ...
"Reconciliation begins with recognizing human rights," said Goodman. "When we show up in Palestinian communities, solidarity and protection build relationships that lead to reconciliation." He emphasized that true reconciliation requires acknowle...
