The following is an article by Dr. Salim Munayer on the role of Christians in Peace-Making. Salim is the Director of Musalaha, a non-profit organization that promotes reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians. Salim wrote this article in response to an email from a Christian group urging all believers to speak out against the upcoming peace conference to be held at Annapolis

Salim Munayer, Special For "Come and See", November 19, 2007

Facing the growing influence of Christian Zionists in the United States, the dwindling Christian minority in the Palestinian territories is making a renewed push to capture American hearts and minds

A delegation of Palestinian Christian mayors came to Washington last week on a lobbying mission, during which they argued the Palestinian cause. It was the first such mission ever

Nathan Guttman, WHTT Website, Nov 13, 2007

There is neither a cross nor a sign on the heavy metal gate to indicate that this is the official residence of one of this country's most prominent Christians, the first prelate in Iraq in modern times to be elevated to the rank of cardinal by the Roman Catholic Church.

The simple structure, in a dilapidated neighborhood of this capital, across from empty former ministry buildings, is the home of Cardinal Emmanuel III Delly, whom the pope named on Oct. 17 to the college of cardinals along with 22 others from around the world.

The only outward sign that this compound is Christian is in the garden, where a carefully watered lawn surrounded by roses and zinnias is watched over by a graceful white statue of the Virgin Mary.

By Alissa J. Rubin, International Herald Tribune, Nov. 2, 2007

The Jerusalem Post Christian Edition is sponsored by the “International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem”. It came under fire from one of its readers for publishing an article by Rev. Alex Awad, a Palestinian pastor from Jerusalem.

In an article titled “Stop Deportation of Friends”, Rev. Awad speaks about the way the Israeli establishment treats Christian workers in Israel who come to Israel to do good. The following is the angry letter sent by Wallace L. Cooper from Arizona to the editor of the Jerusalem Post Christian Edition and Rev. Awad’s response to the allegations.

Special For "Come and See", Nov 13, 2007

Kul-Alarab, a leading newspaper in Nazareth reports that tensions continue to rise concerning the conclusion of Bishop Riah Abu Al-Assal’s term as Bishop of the Anglican Church in the Middle East as of March 31, 2007, and the subsequent replacement by Bishop Suheil Dawani. On November 2, 2007 prominent figures from Nazareth, Elia Abdo and Zahi Abu-Assal were attacked following a discussion surrounding ‘Bishop Riah School.’

Special For "Come and See", November 6, 2007

The online bulletin board posted on the ‘Come and See’ website provides a forum for debate. One dispute of particular interest that arose over the weeks following Rami Ayyad’s martyrdom in Gaza. This dispute erupted mainly between three people using the names ‘Jim’ (From the “International Christian Embassy” in Jerusalem, and ‘Khaleel’, and ‘Safa’ (Who introduced themselves as Palestinian Christians) and centered around the on-going tension between Christian Zionists from one side and Palestinian Christians from another side. Below is a record of the conversation.

Special For Come and See

After 2 year delay, Israel will accept appointment of Archbishop Theopilus III as Greek Patriarch. Delay was because of archbishop's pledge to give list of church real estate—which include land on which Knesset and president's residence stand—to Jordan and Palestinian Authority

Ronny Sofer, YNET, October 28, 2007

The Israeli Interior Ministry recently canceled all reentry visas for Christian Arab religious leaders who wish to travel in and out of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, Haaretz has learned.

The Interior Ministry told Haaretz yesterday that the automatic reentry visa for Arab clergy had been rescinded at the request of security officials. "The ministry, along with the security officials, is trying to coordinate means of operation that would make it easier for clergymen and women to travel."

By Cnaan Liphshiz, Haaretz, October 26, 2007