Tune in to #PremierChristianRadio today at 11.20 to hear @followembrace.bsky.social partner Peter Nasir from East Jerusalem YMCA talk about life as a Christian in the #WestBank www.premier.plus/stations/pre...

Great to be at @rochestercathedral.bsky.social this evening to hear Life Under Occupation: Stories From Israel and Palestine… embraceme.org

It's a difficult time for many in Lebanon, but @followembrace.bsky.social partners continue to work with incredible determination to provide people with the support they need. Embrace's Dr Ruth Valerio gives an update: youtu.be/oU8c_u1vBU4?...

We have launched a powerful new resource for churches and small groups... Gracious Dialogue: A Guide to Listening and Speaking Well About Israel and Palestine. Find out more: shop.embraceme.org/gracious-dia...

Two opportunities to come hear Peter Nasir, Director of East Jerusalem YMCA, coming up in November. He will share first-hand about the realities of life as a Christian in the West Bank and the inspiring work of the East Jerusalem YMCA. Find out more: embraceme.org/events

We have launched a powerful new resource for churches and small groups... Gracious Dialogue: A Guide to Listening and Speaking Well About Israel and Palestine. Find out more: shop.embraceme.org/gracious-dia...

Today marks two years since the tragic bombing of Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza, a long-standing partner of Embrace the Middle East. Many lives were lost, but the story doesn't end there.

Update from Al Ahli Hospital, Gaza Following the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, Dr Maher, Medical Director of our @followembrace.bsky.social partner Al Ahli Hospital, about the continuing work of the hospital and the immense challenges they still face: youtu.be/HDc-eUENGbw?...

🌿 The Olive Tree Project helps UK Christians stand with Palestinians facing land seizures, restrictions & occupation - by planting hope, one tree at a time. We spoke to project director Muhanad Al-Qaisy about land, resistance & hope. 👉 Read more: embraceme.org/blog/the-oli...

Amid deep suffering in Gaza, our partner Caritas Jerusalem continues to serve with courage and care. 🙏 This week’s devotion reflects on Psalm 46 — God’s unshakable presence in crisis. Read the full devotion: www.embraceme.org/our-prayers/gods-unshakeable-presence-amid-uncertainty 📷 - Hosny Salah

First phase of Gaza peace deal agreement - read Embrace the Middle East's response: embraceme.org/news-1/news-... #Gaza

The pain and division since 7 October 2023 have been impossible to ignore. We may be geographically far from the conflict, but God's call to be peacemakers is close to home. What does reconciliation look like in times like these? www.embracme.org/blog/is-reconciliation-possible-in-a-broken-world

It has been 2 years of intensified violence, fear and death across the Middle East. Please join us in prayer for everyone who has been affected:

🕊 As Israel and Hamas hold indirect peace talks in Egypt today, we pray the negotiators would have a commitment to ending the war and ensuring a just and peaceful future for Palestinians and Israelis. 🙏 Please join us in prayer:

📢 Every MP must hear this call. No child should grow up behind bars. Our policy briefing, Childhood Behind Bars, documents repeated violations against Palestinian children. Will you join us in pressing for justice? Read the briefing: 👉https://embraceme.org/childhood-behind-bars/#report

🚨Palestinian children are gripped by a mental health crisis. 📈 Violence in the West Bank is surging with more children being detained by the Israeli military, more homes destroyed, more lives shattered. Please donate to help more children like Bisan: embraceme.org/west-bank-ap...

Childhood Behind Bars postcards–pack of 10: shop.embraceme.org/childhood-behind-bars-postcards-pack-of-10 ✍️ Join us in speaking out against the military detention of Palestinian children. Send a postcard to your MP and tell others. Artwork by Palestinian artist, Shatha Safi

In the West Bank, having a child with a disability often means facing huge barriers to specialised care, particularly because of the severe travel restrictions. Find out how your support is making disability services accessible to children like Tuqa:

🔴 Today we gathered outside Westminster to pray for peace. Yesterday we did the same outside Y Senedd in Cardiff Bay. 🙏 Together with other faith orgs and individuals, we expressed solidarity with the people of Gaza through public prayer and a united Christian witness. #RedLineForGaza

Gweddïo dros heddwch y tu allan i'r Senedd heddiw / Praying for peace outside Y Senedd today. #llinellgochdrosgaza #redlineforgaza

❓Did you know it's #FairtradeFortnight? ✨And what better way to celebrate what's fair than by treating yourself or a loved one to one of our many Fairtrade or ethical products! 💜From Dead Sea bath salts to olive oil soap & much more, go to our online shop: shop.embraceme.org/fairtrade

Read our full statement in response to the UK Government’s recognition of a Palestinian state here: embraceme.org/news-1/state...

Today has been a global call to #PrayForPeace🙏 Prayer by Archbishop Hosam Naoum, Diocese of Jerusalem to stand in solidarity with those affected by the violence in the Middle East. Link to prayer video on our prayer page: embraceme.org/prayer-room-1

🚫 Night arrests. Blindfolds. Plastic ties. These are everyday reality for many Palestinian children in the West Bank. 📢 Tell your MP: Pressure the UK government to urge Israel to stop the arbitrary military detention of children. Email template here: embraceme.org/childhood-be...

🕊️ Join us for interfaith prayer & witness at the #RedLineforGaza events: 📍Cardiff–24 Sept 📍London–25 Sept 🙏 In solidarity with Gaza, we’ll gather outside Welsh & UK Parliaments in silent prayer & to call for an end to the violence. 👉 More info: www.christianaid.org.uk/get-involved...

Israel’s assault on Gaza City amounts to a death sentence. Along with 44 other humanitarian and civil society organisations, we're calling for unrestricted access for aid and humanitarian operations. Read the full joint statement here: embraceme.org/news-1/embra...

🚨 New international joint campaign: Stop Trade with Settlements We’re one of <80 global organisations that are demanding countries and corporations ban all trade with illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory. Find out more: embraceme.org/news-1/embra...

🙏 Join us in praying for peace in the Middle East 🙏 Together with other Christian organisations, we’re calling for a united day of prayer on Sunday 21 September, the UN Day for World Peace, in response to the escalating crisis in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory. 1/2

Yet another medical centre has been damaged in Gaza. We join with our partner, Caritas Jerusalem, in condemning an attack that severely damaged the Polio and Artificial Limb Centre in Gaza. For more information, go to our Partner Updates webpage: embraceme.org/partner-upda...

"They didn’t imprison me, they imprisoned my childhood" Great to see our #ChildhoodBehindBars campaign covered in Christian Today, in this article by our very own Ruth Valerio: www.christiantoday.com/news/childho...

🧵 Embrace statement in response to Gaza City evacuation order: We are deeply concerned by the intensifying attacks on Gaza City and the latest evacuation orders. (1/4)

🙏 We are deeply saddened by the news of the Jerusalem shooting attack today. As we mourn with those who mourn, please join us in prayer:

✨ From a new selection of Alternative Gifts to beautiful homeware and cook books, do have a look at the ‘New In’ products for autumn on our online shop: shop.embraceme.org/new-in 💜 Remember, all proceeds help support our Christian partners in the Middle East.

We are delighted to see our #ChildhoodBehindBars campaign picked up in church & sector press. The plight of Palestinian children in detention has been overlooked too long. Thank you @churchtimes.bsky.social & #Bond for helping to shine a light. www.bond.org.uk/news/2025/09...

❌ No child should be arbitrarily detained and treated inhumanely. #ChildhoodBehindBars We are campaigning to stop the military detention of Palestinian children like Amir. Please join our campaign by writing to your MP today: embraceme.org/childhood-be...

What is child military detention and why are so many Palestinian children in the West Bank being arbitrarily detained? Find out about Israel’s policy of systematic detention of children in the West Bank – and how YOU can take action: embraceme.org/blog/stop-ch... #ChildhoodBehindBars

🔴 Latest blog: Getting food to families facing starvation conditions in Gaza As starvation spreads across Gaza, we’ve responded by supporting an emergency project, providing vital supplies of flour to over 500 families in Gaza City. Read more here: embraceme.org/blog/in-pict...

📢 "We mustn’t stay silent on these injustices. Together, we can raise our voices to bring about change." 👇 Our Advocacy and Campaigns Manager, Gloria, has written an article for Bond about our campaign 'Childhood Behind Bars'. Please read and share: www.bond.org.uk/news/2025/09...

🔴 Appeal: Help children in the West Bank, like Bilal, recover from the trauma of military detention Please donate today: embraceme.org/west-bank-ap...

📢 No child should be arbitrarily detained and treated inhumanely. Our #ChildhoodBehindBars campaign is calling on the UK government to pressure Israel to stop the military detention of Palestinian children. Find out more and write to your MP here: embraceme.org/childhood-be... Art: Shatha Safi

Be sure to tune into UCB Radio at 9.30am to hear @followembrace.bsky.social's Dr Ruth Valerio Programmes, Partnerships & Advocacy Director speaking about our new #ChildhoodBehindBars campaign. @ucbradio.bsky.social LINK: www.ucb.co.uk/radioplayer/...

We had a fantastic time worshipping together at @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social last night - the #Tenebrae service of light is a very special experience.

We’re launching an all-new campaign at @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social this weekend, focused on the West Bank. If you’re at Greenbelt, head to our stall to find out how you can stand with Palestinian children whose futures are threatened by arbitrary military detention... #ChildhoodBehindBars

(1/2) As the Israeli military begins the first stages of its ground assault in Gaza City, we again call on the UK government to do all it can to pressure Israel to stop its military activities. Image: Gaza, 2025 (Credit: Hosny Salah)

🔴 On Sunday, Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza City suffered multiple attacks from local outlaw bands and from an IDF drone attack. We pray for the safety and protection of Al Ahli’s staff as they continue to courageously serve all of those in need of care. More here: embraceme.org/partner-upda...

For families in Lebanon without legal documents, this means blocked access to healthcare, education, and dignity. It's being unable to prove you exist. Our partner Tahaddi is helping marginalised families to be seen, recognised and protected. Find out how: embraceme.org/blog/helping...

🙏 We know how important prayer is, but sometimes it is hard to find the words. With Gaza etched firmly on our hearts, here is a prayer to help guide us as we cry out against the horrors of the ongoing war. Please join us in praying:

We have some fantastic new products for you to help support people in the Middle East - like this fabulous Nablus Soap Washbag! Find this and more at: shop.embraceme.org/new-in

Sana was born in the north of Gaza on 12 May '24. From birth until now, her life has been a story of war. Her father was killed in the war, leaving her mother to care for four children alone, with no income or support. Read Sana's story on our website: embraceme.org/stories/supp...

With Israeli authorities threatening to ban major aid organisations as starvation deepens in Gaza, we have joined 100+ other global organisations in calling for an end to Israel’s weaponisation of aid. Head to our website to read the full statement: embraceme.org/news-1/embra...