A recent issue of the Presbyterian Outlook presented commentary on the Investment versus divestment debate. We were pleased to participate representing the positive investment case, […]
On the Resumption of Peace Talks
Presbyterians for Middle East Peace strongly supports the resumption of Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations as an important step in the right direction. Secretary of State John […]
Momentum builds for positive investment in Middle East peace
Presbyterians for Middle East Peace commends the Episcopal Church on its commitment to positive investment in Middle East peace. In a recent news article, the Episcopal […]
Boycott or Investment: the SodaStream plant in the West Bank
The SodaStream plant in the West Bank has been targetted for boycott by the BDS (Boycott, DIvest, and Sanction) Movement. What boycott advocates fail to […]
A Prophetic Peacemaking Strategy
Last summer, the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. rejected the divestment strategy aimed at Israel and advocated by the international Boycott, Divestment and […]
President Obama’s call for a just peace in the Middle East
Presbyterians for Middle East Peace commends President Obama on his just-completed trip to Israel. The President spoke powerfully to the fact that the rights and […]
Sowing the Seeds of Peace
To put things bluntly, Middle East developments in late 2012 were discouraging and depressing. The outbreak of violence between Israel and Hamas led to needless […]
Controversy on Israel aid intensifies and threatens interfaith cooperation
A few weeks ago we reported on a controversial letter sent to the U.S. Congress by a group of officials from Christian organizations. Signers included the […]
Letter to U.S. Congress generates controversy
A few weeks ago, a controversial letter was sent to members of the U.S. Congress from a group of American church officials, including the Rev. […]
Peacemaking through healing and mercy
“But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those […]