22
Nov
2023
CAFOD statement on Israel-Hamas ceasefire
We welcome the news that a deal has been agreed for a four-day ceasefire allowing for the release of 50 hostages and the delivery of humanitarian assistance.
Christ, Prince of Peace,
hear our prayer and lament,
for our suffering sisters and brothers.
Our hearts are heavy as we witness lives torn apart,
as we see the faces of frightened children
and hear the pleas of those without water or food.
We pray for the dead and the grieving,
for the injured and the afraid.
We pray for courage and perseverance,
for those working for healing and to bring aid.
We pray for world leaders,
that they may strive for a just and lasting peace.
God of new beginnings,
in your ways are compassion and hope.
Open our hearts to dialogue and understanding.
Lead us all to answer your call
to become peacemakers
today, and all the days of our life.
Amen.
News about our work in the occupied Palestinian territory and Israel
09
Nov
2023
CAFOD statement on the deaths of local partner staff in Gaza
We are devastated to share the tragic news that several staff members at one of our local partners operating within Gaza have been killed.
07
Nov
2023
Israeli-Palestinian Crisis: How you can help
Our local partners are actively responding and providing urgent humanitarian aid to those in need. Your donation today will make a massive difference to those caught up in the conflict.
02
Nov
2023
Israeli-Palestinian crisis: Calls for ceasefire shared with Foreign Secretary
Calls from thousands of CAFOD supporters for the UK government to push for a ceasefire have been shared with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
27
Oct
2023
Christian leaders call for a just peace in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
CAFOD has joined Christian Aid and Church leaders to call for an immediate end to the violence in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory.
27
Oct
2023
Pope Francis holds day of fasting and prayer and Latin Patriarch calls for ‘mercy and justice’
Today Pope Francis is holding a second day of prayer, fasting and penance for world peace, as the situation in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) continues to escalate.
20
Oct
2023
Statement on airstrike on St Porphyrios Church hall in Gaza
We are shocked to hear from our partner at Caritas Jerusalem that a staff member along with her child and husband were killed when the hall adjacent to the St Porphyrios Church in Gaza was struck.
18
Oct
2023
CAFOD launches appeal for crisis in Israel and occupied Palestinian territory and urges civilians to be put first
CAFOD has launched an appeal following the escalation of violence in Israel and occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), and the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
14
Oct
2023
CAFOD calls on UK government to protect citizens in Israel-Gaza conflict
We, at CAFOD, are joining the calls of faith leaders from around the world, including Pope Francis, who have called for an immediate cessation of all violence.
29
Mar
2022
Meet the kindergarten teacher helping children grow a brighter future in northern Israel
At a kindergarten in northern Israel, experienced teacher Nijme helps children with language delay to care for our common home.