Palestine
American Muslim groups boycott White House Eid celebration
By Joseph Hammond — May 17, 2021
(RNS) — A number of prominent Democrats and Muslim American groups pushed back against the timing and fanfare of the event, as fighting between Israelis and Palestinians continues to rock the Holy Land.
Mike Pompeo accused of violating Hatch Act in Jerusalem RNC speech
By Jack Jenkins — August 26, 2020
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The Hatch Act, which was passed in 1939, prohibits executive branch employees from ‘engag(ing) in political activity’ while on duty.
Praising Israel-UAE deal, Trump points to influence of evangelicals
By Jack Jenkins — August 17, 2020
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Trump’s focus on the domestic implications of the Israel-United Arab Emirates deal points up the importance of religious conservatives to his strategy in the general election campaign.
Vatican reiterates two-state solution as Israeli-Palestinian relations escalate
By Claire Giangravé — May 20, 2020
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Once again, the Vatican issued a statement reinforcing its support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, after the recently installed government of Israel announced plans to vote for the annexation of the West Bank territory.
In new novel, the story of two grieving fathers highlights an old conflict — and the hope of peace
By Jonathan Harounoff — March 30, 2020
NEW YORK (RNS) — Award-winning author Colum McCann’s anticipated new novel, ‘Apeirogon,’ tells the story of an unlikely friendship between two bereaved fathers born into opposite sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Can there really be peace between Israel and Palestinians?
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 12, 2020
(RNS) — Yes, there can. Or at least, between Jews and Palestinians. Never give up hope.
Palestinians in Bethlehem look beyond religious tourism
By Mohammad Daraghmeh and Joseph Krauss — December 9, 2019
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — For decades, people in Bethlehem have watched as tour groups spend a few hours at the Church of the Nativity, the traditional birthplace of Jesus, and then return to Israel.
At J Street Conference, presidential candidates say Israel policy is due for a reboot
By Yonat Shimron — October 28, 2019
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Sen. Bernie Sanders' popularity with young people and his willingness to take a tough stand on Netanyahu, Trump, the settler movement and the failed peace process won him exuberant support here.
Search for undiscovered Dead Sea Scrolls reveals dispute over West Bank artifacts
By Bob Smietana — February 5, 2019
JERUSALEM (RNS) — An architectural dig looking for Dead Sea Scrolls in the Qumran region has sparked a debate over ownership of artifacts from Israel's past.
Christ at the Checkpoint USA touts peace for Palestinian Christians. Critics call it anti-Semitic.
By Tamie Ross — October 23, 2018
MIDWEST CITY, Okla. (RNS) — Sharply contrasting narratives emerged as the group's four-day conference drew roughly 150 evangelical Christians to this Oklahoma City suburb last week.
Presbyterians aim to revive mainline denomination
By Emily McFarlan Miller — June 14, 2018
(RNS) — As the Presbyterian Church (USA) prepares for its biennial General Assembly in St. Louis beginning Saturday (June 16), many PCUSA leaders are hoping to bring reform to the dwindling mainline Protestant denomination.
The book you need to read right now
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 29, 2018
Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor is that rare Jewish book: an utter tour de force.
Pope warns bloodshed in Gaza hurts peace: ‘War begets war’
By Associated Press — May 16, 2018
(AP) — Pope Francis warned Wednesday that the latest spasm of violence in the Holy Land is only hurting chances for peace, and he called for revived efforts at dialogue and justice.
Amid conflict, Jews and Muslims in US seek solidarity
By Associated Press — May 15, 2018
(AP) — As turmoil spreads through the Middle East, American Jews and Muslims have been forming alliances to build trust and seek solidarity in more ambitious ways than in the past, a sharp contrast to the violence engulfing their homelands this week.
Iran president slams US recognition of Jerusalem as capital
By Omer Farooq — February 16, 2018
HYDERABAD, India (AP) — Iran's president on Friday strongly criticized the Trump administration's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and urged Muslims to support the Palestinian cause.
