Dear friends and supporters, We’re writing to invite you to a moment that demands to be witnessed. On 9 October, Phil Buehler’s Wall of Tears – a public artwork memorialising the 18,457+ children killed in Gaza between October 7, 2023 and July 19, 2025 – will launch in Sydney, before remaining on public exhibition through 28 October. This is not an easy artwork. It is not meant to be. It exists so that the sheer scale of loss is not reduced
God bless them – Peter There were no handshakes between Republic of Ireland and Israel players before their contentious Nations League match, with the Irish team wearing black armbands for its 3–0 victory. The game faced bitter opposition in Ireland over Israel’s actions in Gaza, with the players coming under huge pressure to boycott their two matches against Israel. Reserve goalkeeper Gavin Bazuno left the squad for both games on the eve of the first match because of what he said was his “personal belief
by Jonathan Kuttab This week saw the gathering of many world leaders at the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. For many Americans, the only significant thing about this was the cringe-worthy speech of our president threatening to annihilate Iran and perhaps also the mass walkout of delegates when Netanyahu gave his speech justifying the war on Gaza, lambasting all those who dared to call it a genocide. The reason for this is that most Americans do not really understand the United
by Jonathan Kuttab I just returned from an intense month in Occupied Palestine. The situation appears significantly worse, to the point where many consider what is happening now to be of an entirely different nature than before. Recalling the Nakba of 1948, people fear Israel will use in the West Bank the same tactics it has been using in Gaza. A recently issued report by B’Tselem, The Elimination Project, describes events since 2023 as part of a deliberate policy of eliminating the Palestinian presence in
Dear Mark, The Institute for the Study of Christian Zionism’s podcast, Bad Theology: Busted, recently wrapped its 10th and final episode for the season. If you haven’t listened in yet, please check it out; the brilliant team comprised of Jesse Wheeler of FOSNA, Dee Roberts of Candler School of Theology, and the New York City-based producer Karl Saint Lucy has put together an incredible resource delving into Christian Zionism in a variety of contexts, from US media to South Africa to Latin America, with some of
The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, was observed this year on September 11. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, commemorates the creation of the world and marks the beginning of Days of Awe—the period of introspection and repentance that culminates with Yom Kippur. It is a time for reflecting on the past year and looking forward with hope to the year ahead. This year, there were increased reports of settler assaults and arson across the West Bank on the eve of Rosh Hashanah. Holy God,
As part of World Week for Peace, Sabeel co-organized three ecumenical prayer services with the Catechetical Office of the Latin Patriarchate and the World Council of Churches for school students in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Ramallah. The services brought together approximately 1,200 students from Christian schools, along with clergy, church leaders, teachers, and choirs. The prayer services focused on justice, peace, and solidarity with children around the world, particularly children in our region and in Palestine and Israel. The first service was held on 10 September
Dear Friends and supporters Palestinian Christians in Australia (PCiA) welcomes the passage of Motion 24.1 at the Anglican Church of Australia’s 19th session of the General Synod, carried with overwhelming support. Moved by Canon Dr Dianne Rayson and seconded by Mr Howard Benson, the motion highlights the severe impact of the Middle East conflict, specifically noting critical shortages of food, water, and medicine, as well as the estimated 10,000 children living with life-changing injuries. The resolution
