Gaza Strip

American Jews listen to harrowing stories of death and disarray from Israel

By Yonat Shimron — October 9, 2023
(RNS) — A daring rescue of a family that had barricaded in their home during a Hamas-led attack is one of many stories now being shared in the American Jewish community.

Women in Muslim countries prepare for ‘least, most’ Ramadan

By Beth Murphy — April 23, 2020
(RNS) — Three Muslim women living in conflict zones reflect on how the hardships of the current crisis have caused them to approach Ramadan this year. 

World Vision ‘shocked’ by allegations its Gaza operative funneled money to Hamas

By Yonat Shimron — August 4, 2016
JERUSALEM (RNS) The Shin Bet said in a statement that Mohammed El Halabi admitted to being a Hamas activist.

Pope Francis appeals for peace with Shimon Peres, Mahmoud Abbas

By Josephine McKenna — July 18, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Vatican said the pope considers the two men to be “men of peace” and Francis reminded the two leaders of the need for both sides and those who hold political office to work to end the hostilities and promote peace.

Interfaith leaders launch daylong unity fast for Mideast peace

By Dale Hanson Bourke — July 14, 2014
(RNS) On Tuesday (July 15), a daylong fast among Muslims, Christians and Jews is planned as part of a public effort to show unity in the fight against war and violence in Israel and Gaza.
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