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Life in Lebanon a year on from war

During the autumn of 2024, the Israel-Hezbollah war turned life upside down for many of Lebanon’s citizens, but what has life been like since the ceasefire? Has life been able to return to normal or are there lasting scars? We’ve the latest updates from our partners in Lebanon.

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Is reconciliation possible in a broken world?

The consequences of not reaching out across the chasms that divide us have been starkly visible since the horrors of 7 October 2023 and their devastating aftermath. Here in the UK, we are many miles away from this awful war, and we may feel helpless in its shadow. But we cannot ignore that God calls each of us to be peacemakers and reconcilers.

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The Olive Tree Project: Peaceful Resistance, Powerful Solidarity

The Olive Tree Project is a powerful and practical way for UK Christians to stand in solidarity with Palestinians who are facing ever-increasing restrictions, land seizures and oppression due to the Israeli occupation. We spoke to Muhanad Al-Qaisy, director of the project…

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Helping Lebanon’s undocumented families be seen, recognised and protected 

Many families in the informal settlement of Hay El Gharbeh in southern Beirut lack legal documents such as birth certificates or identity documents. This is more than the inconvenience of missing paperwork, it means blocked access to healthcare, education, and dignity. Our partner, Tahaddi is walking beside families on their journey to be seen, recognised and protected.

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Serving Gaza’s children against all odds

The Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre satellite unit, based at Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza City and supported by Embrace, is continuing to provide rehabilitation services for children with chronic conditions and post-trauma injuries.

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