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Reporting back on the Advocacy Tour!
We were recently privileged to have Sahar Francis and Revd Ashraf Tannous here with us in the UK for an advocacy tour. Here’s how they got on… (more…)
Existence is Resistance in the West Bank, Palestine
Professor Esther McIntosh
Call to Prayer for Peace in the Middle East and Act of Public Witness – September
Together with Christian organisations, churches, and networks in the UK we are inviting congregations to join us in prayer on Sunday 21st September (UN World Peace Day) and then on Thursday 25th join a moment of inter-faith public witness. More details below. (more…)
Stop Trade with Settlements!
An alliance of more than 80 civil society organizations today launches a new campaign “Stop Trade with Settlements,” demanding countries to ban all trade with illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), including by major multinational companies and financial institutions sustaining the settlement enterprise. (more…)
Synod’s silence on Gaza amounts to complicity
A letter to the Church of England’s Synod secretary-general, William Nye, from the Christian Palestinian organisation Kairos Palestine, sent late last month, says: “Neither history nor future generations will forgive the silence of the Church.” Read more on this story below. (more…)
Open letter to UK Govt calling for Gaza inquiry
4 July 2025.
We, the undersigned organisations, strongly urge the UK Government to support and establish an independent public inquiry into the UK’s involvement in Israeli military operations in Gaza since October 2023. (more…)
Kairos Palestine Welcomes Bold WCC Actions Affirming Justice, Naming Apartheid, and Advancing Global Solidarity
June 24, 2025 – Jerusalem, Palestine
Kairos Palestine welcomes with deep appreciation and hope the prophetic resolutions adopted by the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC) during its meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 18–24 June 2025. We especially affirm the Central Committee’s endorsement of the Report of the Working Group on Palestine and Israel (Document 02.2), which marks a turning point in the moral and theological witness of the global church. (more…)
UK Gov response to Israel ‘gravely inadequate’ say 15 human rights groups
30 May 2025. Sabeel-Kairos joined other UK organisations in a letter to the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary calling the response to the Israeli authorities’ blockade of humanitarian aid, its continued attacks on Gaza, and the expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank gravely inadequate. (more…)
Unified Call to Confront Famine in Gaza
Launch the Diplomatic Humanitarian Convoy Now
12th May 2025
Palestinian civil society, joined by humanitarian and human rights organisations worldwide, issues this urgent and unified call: The manufactured famine in Gaza must be halted. The international community must act decisively, immediately, and with full moral and legal responsibility. (more…)
Leading Aid and Human Rights Organisations Condemn the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation as a Dangerous, Politicised Sham
We, the undersigned humanitarian and human rights organisations, unequivocally reject the establishment of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a project led by politically connected Western security and military figures, coordinated in tandem with the Israeli government, and launched while the people of Gaza remain under total siege. It lacks any Palestinian involvement in its design or implementation. (more…)
Journeys to Justice
If you missed our online storytelling event, you can catch up by watching the recording on YouTube:
A Global Call to affirm and uphold Palestinian Rights and the Rule of International Law
We are a movement of faith communities, students, academics, nonprofit organizations, civil society organizations, trade union members, business people, other people of conscience and good will. We cry out at the growing indifference and silence in the face of systemic violations of International Law by Member States of the United Nations. Sign our petition now and uphold Palestinian Rights and the Rule of International Law. (more…)
An Unlawful Presence
“We, the undersigned organisations, call upon global leaders to uphold their legal and moral responsibilities in light of the ICJ’s Advisory Opinion and the UN General Assembly resolution.” Read our shared post about how world leaders must act to end Israel’s unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. (more…)
Updated Kairos Palestine motion moves forward to General Synod!
We are delighted that a motion to encourage greater support and solidarity with Palestinian Christians, along with a call for the Church of England to divest from all companies profiting from Israel’s illegal occupation, has been updated and re-affirmed by the Carlisle Diocese, and now proceeds to General Synod in July. (more…)
Free access to Palestinian films
With the situation in Palestine deteriorating yet further, a lot of filmmakers have made their films about Palestine available online for free.
Stop Arming Israel: 230 organisations demand action from Governments
We join 230+ organisations in calling on all F-35 partners to take action in line with their legal obligations and immediately halt the direct and indirect transfer of F-35 parts and components to Israel. (more…)
15 NGOs demand UK action to stop escalating violence in the West Bank
11 February.
We, the undersigned organisations, urgently call on the UK Government to take immediate action in response to escalating Israeli forces’ violence in the occupied West Bank, particularly in Jenin and Tulkarem refugee camps.
Since early 2025, Israeli military attacks have killed at least 66 Palestinians in the West Bank, including eight children. The ongoing siege of Jenin has trapped thousands of Palestinians, restricting access to medical care, water, and electricity. On February 2, 2025, the Israeli military demolished approximately 20 buildings in the Jenin refugee camp, further escalating displacement in the area. This latest operation has compounded an already dire situation, with nearly all of the camp’s 20,000 residents forced from their homes over the past two months.
Despite compelling evidence of unlawful killings, mass forced displacement, and attacks on civilian infrastructure, we have yet to see any meaningful action to protect civilians and prevent atrocities in the West Bank or any condemnation from the UK Government or action to hold the Israeli government and forces accountable. Israeli forces have been using disproportionate, unnecessary, and indiscriminate force – including airstrikes on civilian areas and attacks on medical facilities – which are apparent violations of international human rights laws on the use of force. Yet, there has been no clear or forceful response from the UK Government to demand an end or accountability for these actions.
Israeli forces’ atrocities which concentrated for over 15 months in Gaza are now spilling over into the West Bank, with Israeli forces deploying the same indiscriminate military tactics that have killed thousands of Palestinians in Gaza. Severe movement restrictions, including roadblocks and checkpoints, have paralysed daily life and worsened the humanitarian crisis. Meanwhile, settler violence against Palestinians reached unprecedented levels in 2024, with homes set on fire, and Palestinian communities harassed.
The UK’s failure to respond meaningfully to the International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion, which found Israel’s continued presence in the occupied Palestinian territory unlawful, is unacceptable. The UK must urgently exert all efforts to ensure that similar patterns of mass killings, displacement, and destruction seen in Gaza do not move to the West Bank, through:
- Publicly condemn Israeli forces’ actions in the West Bank, including the use of disproportionate, unnecessary and indiscriminate force, and demand an immediate halt to military operations.
- Demand an immediate and unconditional lifting of the siege on Jenin, ensuring humanitarian aid reaches those in need, along with the restoration of essential services.
- Suspend all arms transfer to Israel, including the parts of the F-35 fighter jets.
- Hold Israeli authorities accountable for violations of international law, including unlawful killings and attacks on civilian infrastructure.
- Work with international partners to ensure Israel faces meaningful consequences and that Palestinians are protected under international law.
- Outline a clear plan to end Israel’s continued presence in Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and evacuate all settlements, in line with the ICJ Advisory Opinion.
Delay is not measured in time but in Palestinian lives. Every moment of inaction costs more lives. The UK Government must use its diplomatic influence to demand an end to the violence, hold Israeli authorities accountable, and ensure Palestinians’ rights are protected under international law.
The time for action is now. The lives of Palestinians in the West Bank are at stake, and we cannot afford further delay.
Signed by:
- Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)
- Oxfam GB
- Save the Children UK
- Islamic Relief UK
- Christian Aid
- Gender Action for Peace and Security (GAPS)
- Action for Humanity
- ABCD Bethlehem
- Amos Trust
- Welfare Association
- Sabeel-Kairos UK
- Muslim Aid
- Embrace the Middle East
- Council for Arab-British Understanding (Caabu)
- War on Want
The Divestment Guide- Great resource for students!
For all students who are looking for ways you can take action for Palestine!
The Divestment Guide, created in partnership with the Student Christian Movement, will take you step by step through all you need to know to campaign for your university to divest from arms sales and promote a just peace.
Download this free resource here: Divestment Guide
Methodists and URC endorse WCC Apartheid statement
Last week both the Methodist Conference and the United Reformed Church’s General Assembly passed emergency resolutions commending the World Council of Churches statement calling for an end to apartheid, occupation and impunity in Palestine and Israel. (more…)
18 NGOs demand UK Government ensure Gaza cessation of hostilities leads to justice and accountability
16.01.25. Today we joined other human rights, development and humanitarian organisations in welcoming the ceasefire whilst highlighting the failure of the UK Government to act meaningfully or hold Israel accountable for the last 14 month of bloodshed in Gaza. (more…)
Statement on police barring 18 January march from the BBC
Today we have joined the Palestine Solidarity Campaign strongly condemning police attempts to stop an agreed march for Palestine from protesting at the BBC on 18 January. (more…)
Thank you! £11,300 raised for the Shepherd Society
We are delighted to have reached and surpassed our fundraising target for our Christmas Appeal, thanks to the generosity of our supporters! (more…)
A Betrayal of Justice: Kairos Palestine Rejects Trump’s Ethnic Cleansing Proposal and Calls for Global Action
Read the statement from our partner Kairos Palestine issued on 6th February 2025. (more…)
Joint Statement: 37 Organisations call for URGENT clarity from Foreign Sec on genocide remarks
We call on the Foreign Secretary, as a matter of urgency, to make a statement clarifying the Government’s understanding of i) genocide in international law; ii) the scope of the UK’s international obligations pursuant to the Genocide Convention and Rome Statute; and iii) what steps must be taken to fulfil such obligations. (more…)
Palestinians in northern Gaza are facing an imminent existential threat
9th October – 15 NGOs including Sabeel-Kairos UK warn UK Government of urgent and immediate threat to the lives of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in northern Gaza, and call their silence ‘tantamount to complicity’. (more…)
Kairos Palestine Statement on Gaza Ceasefire
“But let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream” Amos 5:24
Jerusalem/ Bethlehem, Monday January 20th, 2025
In light of the recent ceasefire agreement between the Israeli occupation and Hamas, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to our Palestinian people for their steadfastness and resilient spirit during these challenging and bloody times. (more…)
2023-24 Annual Report
We are pleased to present you with this annual report, which outlines our advocacy work and priorities during the period between September 2023-24.
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Sabeel-Kairos T-Shirts and Tote bags for sale!
Our new-look Sabeel-Kairos T-shirts and Tote Bags are must haves for anyone wanting to show their support and solidarity for the people of Palestine; highlighting our charity’s values as we campaign for peace and justice. Great to wear when campaigning at protests and vigils. Get yours now by visiting our online shop!
Sabeel-Kairos joins other organisations to express deep disappointment at the UKs abstention on the UNGA resolution supporting the ICJ Advisory Opinion
Along with 14 other UK NGOs we are deeply disappointed by the UK Government’s decision not to align with the majority of its international counterparts by supporting this historic resolution to uphold international law. (more…)
Webinar: the silent genocide
Join us for this one-off webinar, featuring Rifat Kassis as he talks about the ‘silent genocide’ occurring in the West Bank. (more…)
Methodist Campaigners hold Vigil for Gaza
Our Sabeel-Kairos Methodist campaign group held a vigil for Gaza outside the entrance to the 2024 Methodist Conference on the 1st July, sharing prayers, poems, reflections and stories from Gaza and the West Bank. (more…)
Free Layan Nassir!
Palestinian Christian Layan Nassir was first arrested in 2021 for being part of a progressive student university group that was designated ‘unlawful’ by Israel in 2020 in an attempt to suppress student activism and silence Palestinian demands for freedom. After several months in prison, Layan was released, only to be rearrested in April 2024. Find out how you can campaign for Layan’s release below.
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Joint NGO statement on ICJ orders
On 24 May 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered additional provisional measures regarding Israel’s alleged violations in Gaza of obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. Together with other UK NGOs we issue this statement in response. (more…)
Nakba Day – A Call for Global Action and Solidarity
Our partner Kairos Palestine, together with the Global Kairos for Justice network, issues this statement and Global Call to Action on the 76th Anniversary of the ongoing Nakba. (more…)
Rafah Statement – UK must stop the slaughter
Joint statement released 7 May 2024.
The UK Government has repeatedly asked Israel not to unleash a slaughter in Rafah, Gaza.
Foreign Secretary, Lord Cameron is “very concerned about what is happening in Rafah” and knows “it is impossible to fight a war amongst all these people. There is nowhere for them to go.”
Deputy Foreign Secretary, Andrew Mitchell thinks that “an Israeli incursion will struggle to be compliant with international law,”
Middle East Minister, Lord Ahmad said that “the fighting must stop now, in order to get the hostages home.”
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister acknowledges that “Too many innocent civilians have died in Gaza,”
David Cameron also asked Israel for a ‘Plan B’ for Rafah to ensure “people can achieve safety, get food, medicine and water, and that people are kept safe.”
They have been ignored by Israel
Yesterday, the Israeli military issued relocation orders to people sheltering in parts of Rafah, the first step towards a full-scale invasion that will most likely kill thousands of civilians. The area people are being directed to is already overstretched and lacks the capacity and resources to accommodate the number of people seeking refuge. The relocation orders lack guarantees of safety and the right to return, which risk violating humanitarian law.
In the last 12 hours, Israel has intensely bombed Rafah, including civilian homes and areas marked as safe. This morning, Israeli tanks entered the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, blocking completely the passage for people and humanitarian aid.
There are no safe spaces in Gaza. Israel has repeatedly attacked so-called ‘safe zones’, killing displaced people. Any claims from Israel that civilians can be safely relocated have lost credibility.
The failure of our leaders to back words with meaningful action is glaring. As the 1.4 million people in Rafah face attacks that our leaders know would be catastrophic, they must finally act to stop the slaughter.
The UK must work urgently to stop any further assault on Rafah from going ahead, demand an immediate lasting ceasefire, resume funding to UNRWA, and suspend arms sales to Israel for as long as there is a risk they may be used to violate international humanitarian law.
A ceasefire is the only way to stop the death and destruction, get more aid to those who desperately need it, and safely release the hostages.
There is no Plan B for the people in Rafah.
- Action For Humanity
- ActionAid UK
- Amos Trust
- Bond
- CAFOD
- Care International UK
- Christian Aid
- Council for Arab-British Understanding
- Friends of the Earth England, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Gender Action for Peace and Security (GAPS)
- Humanity & Inclusion
- Humanity First UK
- International Rescue Committee UK
- Interpal
- Islamic Relief UK
- Lawyers for Palestinian Human Rights
- Link Education International.
- Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)
- Mercy Corps Europe
- Omega Research Foundation
- Oxfam GB
- Peace Direct
- Plan International UK
- Quakers in Britain
- Sabeel-Kairos UK
- Save the Children UK
- SCIAF
- SOS Children’s Villages UK
- Trócaire
- War on Want
- Welfare Association
Download the statement here: Rafah Statement May 7
Resources for Lent/Easter 2024
Give to our partner Kairos Palestine’s Easter Appeal, Pray for Gaza through the Stations of the Cross resources, join a Gaza ceasefire pilgrimage and other actions/resources for Lent/Easter. (more…)
Global Christian Leaders call for permanent Gaza Ceasefire
We are pleased to join over 140 Global Churches and Christian Organisations to issue this urgent letter during Holy Week, calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and a halt of Arms sales to Israel. (more…)
The UK Government must do more to prevent more death, destruction and degradation in Gaza
21.03.24. Today we joined 28 other agencies to call on the UK Govt again to support a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, resume funding to UNRWA and insist on unfettered humanitarian access, and to suspend UK arms sales to Israel. (more…)
Revd Munther Isaac calls us to action – support a ceasefire now
On Monday, after addressing parliamentarians, Revd. Dr Munther Isaac issued this call to action in a candlelight vigil outside the Houses of Parliament. (more…)
Famine is imminent: 1.1 million Palestinians experiencing catastrophic food insecurity
UK groups say UK government’s public position on weapons licences to Israel is at odds with what the government has admitted in litigation, and calls for an explanation.
Sabeel-Kairos joins 7 other NGOs including War on Want, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International to question the Government’s response to our letter on the sales and transfer of weapons licences to Israel. (more…)
World Day of Prayer Service
We were delighted to participate in the World Day of Prayer service for Palestine at the Salvation Army Church, Regents Street, on Friday 1st March. (more…)
Revd Munther Isaac calls out Archbishop of Canterbury and Church of England – ‘They lack courage’
In an interview with The Guardian Newspaper, Revd Munther Isaac revealed that plans to meet with Archbishop Welby had been cancelled because he spoke at a pro-Palestinian rally and shared a platform with Jeremy Corbyn. (more…)
62 NGOs sign letter calling on MPs to support ceasefire motion
On Wednesday 21st February MPs will face a crucial vote on supporting an immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza. We’ve joined 61 other NGOs calling for MPs to support this motion and halt the catastrophic loss of life and destruction of Gaza. (more…)
A Call for Urgent Intervention by Kairos Palestine
Stop the genocide in Rafah and the forcible displacement of the Palestinians! Call to action issued Feb 13th 2024.
Christians hope to make their presence felt in Gaza protests
Sabeel-Kairos joined the first ever Christian Bloc at the National March for Palestine on Saturday 13th January. This write up which quotes us was in the Church Times. (more…)
Christmas Appeal – Thank you!
We are delighted to report that our Christmas Appeal raised over £10,000 for families suffering from hardship in the West Bank and Jerusalem. Read on for a special thank you from Omar Haramy, Director of Sabeel Jerusalem. (more…)
Christmas amidst massacres – Cornerstone, ed. 86
This issue of Cornerstone contains voices who attempt to understand the meaning and message of the nativity story by contextualizing its message to the Palestinian context. (more…)
Call to European Churches: Why are you silent in the face of genocide?
“Blessed are they who observe justice,
who do righteousness at all times.”
Psalm 106:3
December 19th, 2024
We, members of the Global Kairos for Justice coalition, write this letter during a season commemorating God’s intervention in history to bring justice and peace to all nations and creation. The heavenly host proclaimed to the shepherds suffering under the heel of occupation, “Peace on earth!” (Luke 2:14). Yet, in the very land where peace was promised, a catastrophe is unfolding. The Israeli government’s actions against the Palestinians constitute an attempt to establish a false peace by eliminating the Palestinians—using the Hamas actions on Oct 7, 2023, which certainly violated international humanitarian law, as a pretext for genocide. (more…)
Sabeel-Kairos joins War on Want and other NGOs to call for a halt in UK arms sales to Israel
Join us and email your MP today to demand that the UK stops its complicity in Israel’s war crimes. (more…)
Letters in the Church Times
Well done to our Church of England campaign group who had two letters published in the Church Times on Friday 17th November, and Friday 22nd December. (more…)
Kairos Palestine Christmas Alert
In this 2023 Christmas Alert, Kairos Palestine points to the dire, tragic situation of the Palestinians in Gaza. It provides theological reflections and prayers to encourage deeper solidarity and more meaningful actions.
You can read and download the alert here: Kairos Palestine Christmas Alert 2023
Christian Organizations Demand Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza
We have joined our partner Friends of Sabeel North America in conjunction with a diverse coalition of Christian voices who long for justice and peace in the Holy Land, to release the following statement in response to the horrifying loss of innocent life in Israel and the genocidal massacre, destruction and inhumane siege on civilians in Gaza. (more…)
Iona Community statement on Israel/Palestine
The Iona Community have updated their statement from 2017, including reference to Israeli crimes of apartheid against Palestinians. (more…)
Oppose the anti-boycott bill
Please click here to find out more information on how you can oppose the government’s undemocratic anti-boycott bill, which was tabled on Monday 19th June, and how we are working with others to challenge this. (more…)
Listen again: Daoud Nassar on life under Israeli occupation.
If you missed a chance to hear Daoud live during his recent UK tour, we are pleased to offer you chance to listen again to two of his talks. (more…)
October 7th, 2024: One Year On Still Another Cry from Palestinian Christians
On the anniversary of the 7th October 2023 attacks and the year of bloodshed that has followed, our partner Kairos Palestine issues this statement. (more…)
Joint statement: 75 years of Nakba: Time for the UK to stand up for Palestinian dignity, respect and justice
Today, as a group of UK-based humanitarian, development, human rights and faith charities working for Palestinian human rights, wellbeing and dignity, we commemorate the 75th anniversary of what is known by Palestinians as the Nakba (the “catastrophe”) – and rededicate ourselves to bringing this relentless process to an end. (more…)
Take action: Write to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
The European Coordination of Committees and Associations for Palestine (ECCP) has a great e-action tool we can all use to write to our Minister of Foreign Affairs (James Cleverly MP) calling on him to address the increasing violence towards Palestinians. (more…)
New: Don’t Buy Into Occupation release 2022 report
The “Don’t Buy into Occupation” (DBIO) coalition is a joint project between 24 Palestinian, regional and European organisations based in Belgium, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom (UK). The coalition aims to investigate and highlight the financial relationships between business enterprises involved in the illegal Israeli settlement enterprise in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) and European financial institutions (FIs). Their new report is now out. (more…)
Statement: Rev Dr Stephen Sizer
Here is a statement from the Sabeel-Kairos UK Board of Trustees regarding Rev Dr Stephen Sizer. (more…)
Shadi Khoury: Update, write to your MP
On Sunday 8th January Shadi Khoury will attend a hearing at a military court to decide the outcome of his arrest and detention last year. (more…)
Kairos Palestine: 13th Anniversary conference statement
We were delighted to join our partner Kairos Palestine and members of the worldwide Global Kairos for Justice network in Bethlehem earlier this month for their 13th anniversary conference titled ‘The people, the Church, and resisting occupation’. (more…)
Carlisle Diocese passes historic Cry for Hope motion
5 November, 2021
On Saturday 9th of October 60 members of the Church of England gathered together under the leadership of the Bishop of Carlisle, The Rt Revd James Newcome for their autumn Diocesan Synod meeting. Members included clergy and lay people. On their agenda was a motion passed by Solway Deanery, calling on the Church of England to be more proactive in its support and solidarity with Palestinian Christians. (more…)
Global Kairos for Justice Europe issues statement of concern and call to action
The GKJ Europe network has issued a letter to Church leaders regarding the recent surge in violent attacks against Christians and properties in Jerusalem and Israel. (more…)
Read the latest issue of Cornerstone online now!
This issue of Cornerstone from our partner Sabeel Jerusalem reflects on the issue of apartheid. A must-read for anyone wanting to challenge themselves theologically about how scriptures have been used, and are being used now to justify apartheid practices.
To read the full online issue of Cornerstone please click here: Read More – Sabeel, Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center
If you are a paying member of Sabeel-Kairos UK and have opted to receive a hard copy of Cornerstone this will be with you shortly in the post.
Write to your MP – oppose the ‘anti-boycott bill’
Protect our right to boycott
The government’s plans to stop public bodies from deciding not to do business with companies abusing human rights, or our planet, are completely anti-democratic and a serious blow to our civil society. This gross over-reach is part of wider government attempts to limit our efforts to campaign for Palestinian rights as well as other campaigns for international solidarity, climate and social justice.
A Response to ‘Cry for Hope’: A Call to the Churches and the WCC Assembly 2022
Read and share our statement and call to the WCC Assembly in 2022 regarding the Palestinian Cry for Hope, in partnership with the Sabeel-Kairos Theology Group. (more…)
Boycott AXA Campaign
Join the Boycott AXA campaign and take action here in the UK to divest from the occupation.
Write to the Cooperative Bank now and ask them to cease their partnership with AXA
Christian Aid Report: Where is Palestine?
We welcome this comprehensive report from Christian Aid, which amongst other important issues, calls on UK Churches to support our Investing for Peace campaign. (more…)
Brian Brown’s new book ‘Apartheid South Africa! Apartheid Israel?’ released
We are delighted that leading theologian and long term anti-apartheid campaigner Revd Brian Brown has released his new book, which you can order now. (more…)
United Reformed Church adopts 10 resolutions on Israel/Palestine
At their General Assembly last week the URC voted in favour of 10 resolutions, including a commitment not to knowingly invest in any company profiting from the occupation of Palestine. (more…)
New edition of Cornerstone: Summer 2021
The 83rd edition of Sabeel’s Cornerstone publication highlights themes related to the Armenians of the Holy Land. Armenians have been in the country for centuries. Part of the local Armenians also came to the Levant as refugees around the year 1915. In this edition we hear testimonies of Armenians in Palestine-Israel and Lebanon.
We hear reflections on the conflicts, genocides, instability and migration by one of the many rich and diverse communities of the country. This moves on to reflections related to the future, including insights related to justice, pluralism, coexistence and peace.
To read/download cornerstone, please click the link below
New book: Hope in Israel Palestine
We are delighted to bring you this new book by John Howard, who served at Mission Partner in Bethlehem for the Methodist Church, and was an ecumenical accompanier. His book brings stories of hope and looks at the prospects for peace in the Holy Land. (more…)
Under 35? Visit our new webpages!
We are delighted to have launched an under 35’s section on our website. Please visit here if you are under 35 and want to get involved in our Young Advocates Forum, and find out about events, stories and campaigns. (more…)
Campaign Success! Methodist Church revises investment policy
Sabeel-Kairos welcomes the resolution passed at Methodist Council last week calling for a revision to the existing investment policy in light of the changes on the ground in Israel and Palestine. (more…)
Methodist Conference commends Cry for Hope to Churches for prayerful study
We are delighted to report that the Methodist Church, in response to several memorials submitted by our campaigners, have responded with some substantial actions they wish Churches to take in the coming year to promote justice, peace and equality for Palestinians. (more…)
Christian Zionism and the restoration of Israel: How should we interpret the scriptures?
Colin Chapman has released his latest book, this time focusing on Christian Zionism. Find out how to order your copy here. (more…)
Coalition Stop AXA Assistance to Israeli Apartheid
AXA profits from Israel’s oppression of Palestinians. The French insurance company, the second biggest insurance company in the world, is active in 57 countries and has over 108 million clients.
Even though AXA has human rights and environment policies it invests $7 million in three Israeli banks named in the UN database of companies involved in business with Israel’s illegal settlement enterprise: Bank Leumi, Israeli Discount Bank and Mizrahi Tefahot Bank. These banks operate branches in illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian and Syrian territory (Golan Heights), providing mortgage loans for settlers and financial services to settlements’ local authorities for building projects.
These complicit banks also work as “accompanying partners” by ensuring that the bank provides the construction company with all of the main financial services until the completion of the project. Without these banks many of the illegal Israeli settlement projects would have difficulty being implemented.
AXA also owns 9 % of Equitable holdings (EHQ), which invests 157 million dollars in 5 Israeli banks, Bank Hapoalim, Bank Leumi, First International Bank of Israel, Israel Discount Bank, and Mizrahi Tefahot Bank, as well as in Israel’s largest arms company, Elbit systems. Elbit is notorious for profiting from Israel’s siege on Gaza, “battle-testing” its killer drones, white phosphorus, sniper bullets and fighter jet parts, all deployed by the Israeli occupation army to murder or maim Palestinians. Elbit Systems’ Hermes 900 drones were among Israel’s drones that murdered 164 Palestinian children in Gaza in 2014.
The Coalition “Stop AXA Assistance to Israeli Apartheid” campaign calls on individuals, organisations and institutions worldwide to boycott AXA until it ends its complicity with Israeli apartheid and human rights violations.
Sign the pledge here.
Until AXA ends its support for Israeli apartheid and human rights violations against Palestinians,
I Pledge to boycott AXA by refusing to buy its insurance products.
I Appeal to other individuals, businesses, sports teams, institutions and trade unions to end all business, sponsorship and insurance contracts with AXA.
Link to the BDS page here:
https://bdsmovement.net/news/boycott-axa-insurance-company-israeli-apartheid
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