Presbyterians For Middle East Peace

Pastors and elders for responsible and effective Middle East peacemaking policies

 

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As a resource to commissioners at the last several Presbyterian general assemblies, Presbyterians for Middle East Peace invited a number of distinguished speakers to address commissioners on Middle East Peacemaking issues. These videos remain a valuable resource for understanding the key issues, and we are pleased to provide access to them.

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Addressing the Issues

Partnering for Peace

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Palestinian Unity and Implications for the Peace Process

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The Middle East “Road Map to Peace” calls for a two state solution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. It is the path that our Church should follow.

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Two Essential Principles for Presbyterian peacemaking in the Middle East

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Promotion of the Kairos Palestine document has become a major focus of the BDS (Boycott, Divest, Sanction) Movement.  We believe the document is seriously flawed, and should be approached carefully.

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Hamas continues to reject peace with Israel Print E-mail

 

As the PCUSA develops peacemaking policy regarding the Middle East, it must employ the clear-headed approach for which Calvinists have been known for generations. We cannot be seduced by rosy scenarios that suggest relatively easy solutions to very tough complicated problems. The problems facing both the Israelis and Palestinians are real and tough. Boycotts or use of military force will not make the problems go away. Indeed, they will only intensify them.
 
As an example of the thorny obstacles that threaten to derail peace in the Middle East, December, 2011 witnessed massive celebrations in Gaza by Hamas to celebrate its 24th anniversary. The comments and actions by Hamas' leaders once again called for violence and the destruction of Israel. Hamas boasted that it has killed 1,365 Israelis in over 1,117 attacks (including 87 suicide bombings), and launched 11,093 rockets at Israeli targets. Ismail Haniyeh, the top Hamas leader in Gaza, stated: "The armed resistance and the armed struggle are our only choice to liberate the land, to liberate all of Palestine from the sea to the river and expel the invaders." The rally in Gaza was attended by school children dressed in military uniforms and carrying fake rockets and rifles. The actions and rhetoric of Hamas stand in sharp contrast to the very concrete peacemaking actions taking place on the West Bank under the leadership of Salam Fayyad, Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority.
 
If the PCUSA is to be an effective peacemaker, it must support responsible voices and parties in both Israel and Palestine while rejecting calls for actions against either party that will only increase tension in the area. Therefore, PFMEP prays for an end to Hamas’ intent to eradicate Israel from the face of the earth; an end to new settlement construction by Israel; and for all parties to return to the negotiating table. Seemingly intractable conflicts in places from Northern Ireland to Serbia-Croatia-Slovenia have been resolved with negotiations. It is not too late for this to happen in Israel and Palestine.
 

Insights from our partners in peacemaking

Presbyterians for Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Relations (PCJCMR) responds to "Steadfast Hope: The Palestinian Quest for Just Peace"

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Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem - October 2, 2011

We joined with fellow Christians across the globe as we took time on October 2, 2011 to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. We encourage everyone to make prayer a daily part of their work for peace in the Middle East.

 

Pray for peace in Jerusalem. May all who love this city prosper.

Psalm 122:6

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Additional Resources

For more information on effective peacemaking in the Middle East, we provide several links to resources we think will be helpful

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