Netanyahu gave a speech announcing postponing the votes on the judicial reforms. He quoted a story about King Solomon and depicts himself as the King but he misses many points in the story. We can still pray for wisdom for the leaders of Israel. Read this to learn more about how to pray for the current situation in Israel

Two Palestinian Christian scholars from Nazareth offer some of the lessons learned from dialogue with their Jewish neighbors

Yohanna Katanacho is challenged and encouraged because of the appeal of the priests of the Russian Orthodox Church. It includes important assertions for the global church.

This statement was written with urgency by Palestinian Christian young adults from all across the land, expressing repentance and hope regarding the ongoing injustices.
If you identify with this statement, it is yours to hold as well. We urge all to read and reflect seriously on its call.

A Christian Palestinian Israeli tries to highlight some of the reasons for the wave of violence and some possible responses

The position of white fundamentalist Evangelicals was strange and very much disconcerting. They came in last in their support for medical care for millions of poor Americans, while they should have been on top of that list as they are Evangelicals who call for the gospel principals of justice and mercy for the oppressed

Rev. Dr. Alex Awad responds to Alon Ben Meir's artcile "Time is Running out for Palestinians": I felt the weight of heavy boots on Palestinian necks.

The average evangelical in the U.S. does not realize the volume of hurt and harm that the political might of evangelical leaders has wrought on the people of the Middle East and especially on Palestinians

Political peace is no doubt needed but it cannot be accomplished without a solid moral foundation rooted in justice, equality, and love. At best, Trump’s proposal is seeking to prevent wars. It does not promote a lasting peace

I pray that the Christians that visit Jerusalem during Tabernacles will begin to live and teach a gospel that points to Jesus who is full of grace and truth rather than a feast that has become polarizing and political, the celebrations of which only hinder the cause of Christ.