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On World Olive Tree Day, planting is an act of love

What does it mean to plant an olive tree? For people in the Holy Land, and in many other regions, this act of love bears deep cultural, spiritual, and economic meaning. In 2019, UNESCO established 26 November as World Olive Tree Day.

Fr Jamal Khader: “We need to keep hope alive” in Palestine

It is easy to feel despair of the unjust situation for the Palestinians, who are experiencing daily humiliation, annexation of land, growing settlements, land grabbing and poverty. This year Palestine has been illegally occupied for 53 years. But there are also many people in Palestine cultivating hope, faith and love for transforming the situation.

Rev. Jamil Khadir: “Without faith, there is no real hope” in Palestine

Illegal occupation of Palestinian lands has been ongoing for 53 years, imposing deep injustices on the daily life of local communities. In Nablus, in the northern West Bank, many Palestinians know what it can be like to live with settlements close by, not least in the villages around the city, where Palestinian landowners regularly face settler abuse. Yet there are many in the area who persist, in working hard on a daily basis to foster peace and justice. Below, Rev. Jamil Khadir reflects on what this means for him as a local pastor in Nablus.

In Palestine, “God honored this olive tree”

“Just as you cannot live without water, olive oil is the same for us—and the olive tree is our life,” explains a smiling Abu-Issa under an awe-inspiring 13-meter olive tree. Its umbrella of branches extends over the al-Walaja hills, just north of Bethlehem.

“Los olivos son símbolos sagrados de la paz, más viejos que nadie”

En un clima de esperanza, solidaridad y compasión, la iniciativa de la recolección de la aceituna del CMI continuó el miércoles con un seminario público en línea transmitido en directo, en el que se abordaban los aspectos culturales, socioeconómicos y espirituales de la temporada de la recogida de la aceituna en Tierra Santa, y se ponía de relieve el impacto de la ocupación militar permanente de los territorios palestinos.

“Olive trees are holy signs of peace, older than anyone”

In a mood of hope, solidarity and compassion, the WCC olive harvest initiative continued on Wednesday with a live-streamed public webinar, addressing cultural, socio-economic and spiritual aspects of the olive harvest season in the Holy Land, as well as highlighting the impact of the continuing military occupation of the Palestinian territories.



 

La iniciativa de la recolección de la aceituna reafirma el compromiso con la justicia y la paz en Tierra Santa

Los olivos no conocen las fronteras religiosas ni territoriales y dan fruto incluso bajo la ocupación. Con el inicio anual de la temporada de cosecha del olivo, el CMI lanza esta semana una iniciativa mundial con la que pone de relieve la importancia espiritual, económica y cultural de la recogida de la aceituna para las comunidades palestinas, y da testimonio del impacto de la ocupación.

World Week for Peace highlights humanity and equality

Under the theme “Humanity and equality in God’s creation”, people of faith all over the world are encouraged to bear common witness by gathering in prayer and acts of support during the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel. This yearly manifestation of solidarity and hope takes place 15 – 22 September and as usual it includes the International Day of Peace on 21 September.

La Semana Mundial por la Paz destaca la humanidad y la igualdad

Con el tema “Humanidad e igualdad en la Creación de Dios”, se alienta a los creyentes de todo el mundo a dar testimonio común reuniéndose para orar y participar en actos de apoyo durante la Semana Mundial por la Paz en Palestina e Israel. Esta manifestación anual de solidaridad y esperanza se lleva a cabo del 15 al 22 de septiembre y, como es habitual, la semana incluye el Día Internacional de la Paz, el 21 de septiembre.

Dr Saïd Ailabouni: God is on the side of rejected, oppressed, occupied

Born in Nazareth, Galilee, Rev. Dr Saïd Ailabouni moved to the US at the age of 19 to become a physician. But he was so angry at God that he went to study theology instead, becoming a Lutheran pastor. Now he is leading the Middle East & Europe desk of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Since leaving his hometown 50 years ago, he visits his Palestinian family regularly. As the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel approaches, Ailabouni agreed to share some of his lifetime observations with the Word Council of Churches.

Dr. Saïd Ailabouni: Dios está del lado de los rechazados, de los oprimidos, de los que viven una situación de ocupación

Nacido en Nazaret (Galilea), el Rev. Dr. Saïd Ailabouni se mudó a los Estados Unidos a la edad de 19 años para estudiar medicina, pero estaba tan enojado con Dios que acabó estudiando teología y convirtiéndose en un pastor luterano. Actualmente, dirige el departamento para Oriente Medio y Europa de la Iglesia Evangélica Luterana en Estados Unidos. Desde que dejó su ciudad natal hace 50 años, visita a su familia palestina regularmente. Al acercarse la Semana Mundial por la Paz en Palestina e Israel, el Rev. Dr. Ailabouni aceptó compartir algunas de las reflexiones que ha realizado durante su vida con el Consejo Mundial de Iglesias.