Goodman highlights the contrast between Jerusalem's spiritual vision in Jewish texts—as a city for all people to worship God—and the current reality. He describes a divided city with discrimination against Palestinians, especially in East Jerusal...
The conference addressed the threat Christian Zionism poses to Jerusalem, particularly through settler archaeology and the ideological support for occupation and colonization. Discussions emphasized the need to protect Jerusalem's integrity and to ch...
The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem published an Easter message that confirms Christ’s triumph over sin and death. The Easter proclamation acknowledges the ongoing suffering in the Holy Land and beyond, condemning violence agai...
Nawal Barakat lives in the village of An Nabi Samwil. It’s only eight kilometers northwest of Jerusalem—but it might as well be a world away. Nawal Barakat lives in the village of An Nabi Samwil, just eight kilometers from Jerusalem, but feels...
The video discusses a 2025 report by **7amleh - The Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media**, titled *"Digital Safety of Palestinian Children in East Jerusalem: Between Violations and Digital Agency."* The report reveals the severe digital c...
Israeli settlements are segregated housing units built for Jewish Israelis on Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, seized in the 1967 war. They are illegal under international law and have been condemned by the UN and human ...
Tensions flared in Jerusalem as Jews celebrated Passover at the Western Wall and Muslims observed Ramadan at the nearby Al-Aqsa Mosque. Some Jews, under police protection, visited the Al-Aqsa compound, sparking Palestinian protests. Clashes erupted, ...
The text describes a Bedouin school in East Jerusalem that, along with its entire community, is under threat of demolition. Students and teachers face daily harassment from settlers, including intimidation with dogs, spitting, and blocked access. The...
The video, produced by the WCC Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme, highlights threats to religious freedom and discriminatory practices against Christians and Muslims in the Holy Land. Featuring voices like Patriarch Theophilos III and WCC leaders, i...
The article discusses Israel's increasing control over the West Bank after October 2023, in the context of the ongoing war involving Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank. It highlights Israel's efforts to restrict Palestinian movement, accelerate settlem...
"The Other Jerusalem: Rethinking the History of the Sacred," edited by Rashid Khalidi and Salim Tamari, is a collection of essays exploring Jerusalem’s history, geography, and cultural significance. The book challenges conventional narratives, focu...
The report highlights **al-‘Amad lil Halaweh**, a century-old family-run halaweh (halva) shop in Jerusalem’s Old City, renowned for its high-quality, handmade sweet paste made from halva root, tahini, and sugar. The business, now in its third gen...
