Gaza: still under bombardment as we enter the New Year.

Not far off three months on, with no ceasefire in sight, it seems there is no end to the hell being visited upon the children, women and men of Gaza as Israel continues commit war crimes and genocide in its determination to eradicate Hamas. Meantime, on Christmas Day, Israel intensified its raids on the occupied West Bank – Bethlehem included.

As we end this year we join with millions around the world calling CEASEFIRE NOW, including the release of all remaining hostages. Our hearts are heavy with the incomprehensible collective punishment being inflicted on a trapped and innocent civilian population, by a nation armed by the USA administration, UK government and others.

Below are links to the Christmas sermon from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, calling out the West’s support for Israel’s war on Gaza; the latest research from our colleagues at Scientists for Global Responsibility on the intensity of the Gaza bombardment; and a piece on Gaza by our colleague Leila Sansour (Open Bethlehem) for ITV News.

As we end 2023, we wish everyone a peaceful New Year.

To all our grant-givers, major donors and regular givers who have supported our work throughout the year – we say THANK YOU.

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