MennoLetter from Jerusalem

November 2006

• Download November MennoLetter from Jerusalem [136 KB PDF file - Help with PDF files] A Middle East View by Mennonite Church Liaison, Glenn Edward Witmer

“Because of powerful political, economic, and religious forces in the United States, Israeli government decisions are rarely questioned or condemned.”
—President Jimmy Carter

In this issue:

Of Ostriches and Politicians—Digging In.

- by Glenn Witmer Page 1

Carter Slaps Israel with ‘Apartheid’ Tag

"…two peoples occupying the same land but completely separated from each other…"
- by Jennifer Siegel, Page 2

The Wrong Partner in Israel

"Creating new obstacles to peace with the Palestinians is the last thing Israel needs."
- New York Times Editorial, page 3

Pray for the Students of Palestine to Get Back to School

- The Council for the National Interest, Page 3

Christian Zionism: An Egregious Threat to Middle East Understanding

- The Council for the National Interest, page 4

“Why I Can’t Become a Soldier in the IDF”

"Omri requested to be recognized as a conscientious objector… but the IDF denied his request."
- Amir Tibon, page 4

Jordan Plans New Temple Mount Minaret

- by Etgar Lefkovits, The Jerusalem Post, page 6

People Suffer—Who Cares?

“The problem of poverty is no lesser a threat to Israeli society than is the security threat.”
- excerpt from Dr. Vinoth Ramachandra, page 6

Check out the MennoJerusalem Tour:

• The 2007 Middle-East Study Tour for Pastors and Teachers

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