This week (15th-22nd September) is the annual World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel, sponsored by the World Council of Churches. Throughout this week, churches will hold worship services and other events in support of peace and justice in the region.  Saturday the 21st of September is the International Day of Prayer for Peace, bringing the week’s activities to a close.

Pax Christi International have issued an in-depth statement for the World Week for Peace, outlining the issues at stake.