The 27th of January marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp. It is also Holocaust Memorial Day- an opportunity to remember the millions murdered…

This Christmas, we bring you a blog from Embrace Trustee and Dean of Bethlehem Bible College the Rev. Dr Munther Isaac reflecting on how intimately Palestinian Christians can identify with…

In our first blog of this Advent season, the Very Revd Canon Richard Sewell writes of fragile glimmers of hope for peace in Israel/Palestine, and why we must hold on…

Middle East expert Dr Harry Hagopian reflects on Gillian Mosely’s film, the Tinderbox, screened by Embrace in October.

The olive tree is a universal symbol of peace. It is also a powerful symbol of Palestinian rootedness in their land.

‘The sad truth is that if we remain in our echo chambers, we stunt our growth as human beings. It’s a choice.’

Embrace partner and friend Rev Dr Nadim Nassar, Director of the Awareness Foundation reflects on the urgent need for international action to save Syria, and the wider region, from humanitarian…

Embrace’s very own Matt Adcock reviews ‘Once Upon a Time in Iraq’ – an account of the war told by civilians and soldiers from both sides of the conflict.

Following the installation of Hosam Naoum as Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, Embrace friend and patron Bishop Christopher Chessun encourages us to stand in solidarity with the Church in Jerusalem at…

Dr Harry Hagopian KSG reflects on the tragedy of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923 and the impact it still has on the region today.

Rev Dr Mae Cannon and CMEP call for new policy under the Biden Administration to help bring about a just peace for the Holy Land. 

Fear and uncertainty are still very much a part of the lives of Israel’s Palestinian citizens , whatever they might be promised by politicians eager for their support.

Since 2000, in January each year, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales take part in what is known as the Holy Land Coordination.

Our friend and partner, Sister Bridget Tighe, is General Director of Caritas Jerusalem. In the midst of the Covid 19 pandemic and as the possibility of the annexation of parts of the…