THE EMBRACE BLOG
Impact of occupation in the West Bank: The trauma of home demolitions
Since 1947, 547,000 Palestinian homes have been destroyed in Israel and occupied Palestine. The impact of this on Palestinian children, women and men is incalculable and the destruction is ongoing. Revd Su McClellan details what she witnessed in her latest visit to the West Bank and what Christians can do to respond.
Rats, rubbish and lice: The horrific conditions in Gaza’s displacement camps
The media reports on Gaza have diminished, but this doesn’t mean the situation is getting better – far from it. Conditions are catastrophic, and our partners there warn that they are getting worse. We’ve the latest update on the health situation there and the headline issues that our partners say need urgent intervention.
Love in Action: Our Partners Respond to the Crisis
Across the Middle East, the ongoing conflict has brought immense suffering, uncertainty and loss. Yet even in the midst of fear and destruction, our Christian partners there remain steadfast in their commitment to serve their neighbours.
The occupation, olive trees and faith in the West Bank - an interview with Peter Nasir
Jamie Eyre, CEO of Embrace, speaks with Peter Nasir, General Secretary of East Jerusalem YMCA about the Christian community in the West Bank, the reality of life under occupation and the work of the YMCA.
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…