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Embrace part of Walk of Witness in Liverpool
Read More: Embrace part of Walk of Witness in LiverpoolAs the Labour Party Conference began this week, almost 200 people, from churches and charities, came together for a Walk of Witness in Liverpool to renew calls for a just peace in the Middle East. The event was part of the Time to Act campaign, organised by the Just Peace…
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Embrace attends Diocese of Jerusalem Majma
Read More: Embrace attends Diocese of Jerusalem MajmaLast week Embrace’s CEO Jamie Eyre attended the Diocese of Jerusalem Majma (synod) in Amman, Jordan. It was an opportunity to listen to, speak with and stand in solidarity with our friends, partners and sisters and brothers in Christ at a time when the ongoing regional conflicts mean they are…
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Statement in response to UK sanctions on Israeli settlements
Read More: Statement in response to UK sanctions on Israeli settlements8 September, 2026 Amidst increasing violence from Israeli settlers and the huge expansion of illegal settlements, Embrace the Middle East welcomes the announcement from the UK Government to sanction goods and services from the West Bank settlements. For too long, the British Government has wrung its hands and issued statements,…
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In Memory of Sliman Mansour
Read More: In Memory of Sliman MansourWe are deeply saddened by the passing of Sliman Mansour, artist, advocate and dear friend of Embrace the Middle East. For more than five decades, his work helped people around the world connect with the lives, culture and experiences of Palestinian communities. Through his art, he built understanding, preserved cultural…
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Notification of Data Security Incident
Read More: Notification of Data Security IncidentWe are aware of a data security incident recently reported by Beacon, the database provider we use to help manage supporter information and are working closely with them to understand whether there is any impact on Embrace supporter and partner information. We appreciate that news of a data security incident…
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Church of England General Synod passes historic motion in solidarity with Palestinian Christians
Read More: Church of England General Synod passes historic motion in solidarity with Palestinian ChristiansEmbrace the Middle East, Christian Aid, and Sabeel-Kairos UK welcome a landmark vote calling the Church to respond to the testimony of Palestinian Christians and to work for justice, peace and reconciliation in Israel and Palestine. The Church of England’s General Synod has passed a historic motion to hear the…
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Embrace and the Just Peace Coalition launch Time to Act Campaign
Read More: Embrace and the Just Peace Coalition launch Time to Act CampaignEmbrace the Middle East is a founding member of the Just Peace Coalition, bringing together churches and Christian organisations across the UK to commit to working and praying for a just peace for all who call the Holy Land home. Today the coalition launched its first national campaign Time to…
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Embrace calls for concrete action from UK government in response to Israel’s new death penalty legislation
Read More: Embrace calls for concrete action from UK government in response to Israel’s new death penalty legislationEmbrace has signed a joint statement calling on the UK Government to take meaningful action after Israel passed new death penalty legislation in late March. At a critical moment for our Palestinian partners and the communities they serve, it is important to stand alongside them. This law carries deeply worrying…
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A message from Embrace the Middle East marking one month since the start of the US-Israel war against Iran
Read More: A message from Embrace the Middle East marking one month since the start of the US-Israel war against IranOne month since the outbreak of hostilities following US and Israeli military action against Iran — a conflict that has rapidly expanded across the region — Embrace the Middle East is deeply alarmed by the erosion of the international, rules‑based system intended to protect human dignity and civilian life, and…
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Embrace statement in response to new IDF campaign in West Bank
Read More: Embrace statement in response to new IDF campaign in West Bank26 November 2025 The announcement of a new military campaign in the northern West Bank is yet another stark reminder of the relentless pressure faced by Palestinian communities. Earlier this year, Israeli forces carried out a large-scale operation in the same area, displacing tens of thousands. For children, this pressure…
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Embrace welcomes Archbishop of York’s address on Justice and Peace in Israel and Palestine
Read More: Embrace welcomes Archbishop of York’s address on Justice and Peace in Israel and PalestineWe at Embrace the Middle East commend the courageous address given by the Most Reverend Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York, on ‘Justice and Peace – Palestine and Israel’. The language used reflects the reality of the lived experience of the Palestinians we partner with and echoes what we regularly see…
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Embrace the Middle East to join Community of the Cross of Nails
Read More: Embrace the Middle East to join Community of the Cross of NailsWe are delighted to announce that in December, Embrace the Middle East will be joining the Community of the Cross of Nails (CCN). CCN is a global network of churches, schools, peace-building centres, and organisations inspired by the story of Coventry Cathedral’s destruction and renewal during the Second World War.…
