2024 has been an extraordinarily difficult year so far for all our partners in the West Bank as tensions, restrictions and violence continue to increase. The Jerusalem Princess Basmas Centre (JBPC) provides specialist disability support to children across the West Bank. The team recently gave us an update on what the year has been like for them so far.

While the attention of the world media has been on the catastrophic situation in Gaza, life in the West Bank has also become intolerable. Embrace’s David McColl shares his experiences of meeting partners for the first time in the West Bank - and draws parallels between their compassion and the parable of the Good Samaritan.

What are Israeli settlements and why are they so controversial? Our guide will give you an overview of the history, motivations and impact of the settler movement.

Palestinian Pastor Rev Dr Munther described the challenges facing Christians living in Bethlehem, under Israeli occupation, this Christmas. And he has a challenging message for Western Christians, including us, and our thin understanding of the Christmas story.

Rev’d David Coaker, of the United Reformed Church, recently took part in the Embrace olive picking trip, travelling to the West Bank to help Palestinian famers with their olive harvest. Here he reflects on his experience.

Meet Mohammed and Selim, two highly skilled artisan working in the glass-blowing trade in the West Bank.

Justice and lasting peace in the Holy Land may seem a long way off today, but the faith and dedication of our Christian partners is such that they continue to strive to bring reconciliation and healing. Embrace’s Rev Su McClellan reflects on their transformative work, which provides seeds of hope the future.