Open Bethlehem

Join us and become a citizen of Bethlehem!

[MENACSussex @MENACSussex]

Watch @SussexUniMAH's hisotorian, Dr Jacob Norris, introduce his book here: https://t.co/3C3AcLR93p

Please do join us for the book launch on the 24th of April @SussexUni

[Open Bethlehem @OpenBethlehem]

New book by Chilean-Palestinian political scientist Xavier Abu Eid, shows Palestinian Christians are an integral part of the Palestinian national movement https://t.co/tLKvrvfwq8

[Open Bethlehem @OpenBethlehem]

Jacob Norris in conversation with @msansour at the Bethlehem Cultural Festival, discussing Titus Tobler's 19th-century account of Bethlehem: https://t.co/O1BTBGRv3X

[Dominy Williams @DominyWilliams]

The Reel Justice Film Festival is back! A partnership between the @DioceseHamilton and @DevPeace, the festival shines a spotlight on issues of social, political, and economic injustice. Join us December 16 for a screening of @OpenBethlehem Register: https://t.co/AtnKchE079

[PalMusic UK @palmusic_uk]

A perfect evening in the safety of your own home. We create the music and joy! You bring the mulled wine and mince pies.

Book your tickets for our free online #Christmas Concert on Sunday 12 December.

https://t.co/55cOvwVDvh

[Yachad UK @YachadUK]

Excellent intervention from @Keir_Starmer calling for the recognition of Palestine.

“For too many people in Palestine, the promise of an end to the occupation and a recognised sovereign Palestinian state feels more distant than ever.”

We couldn’t agree more.

[Ariel Gold אריאל ✡️☮️🕊🍉 @ArielElyseGold]

BREAKING: Israel has arrested Palestinian Jerusalemite activists Muna & Mohammed @m7mdkurd al Kurd for speaking out about Israel’s attempts to force their and other #SheikhJarrah families from their homes.

[PalMusic UK @palmusic_uk]

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Converging Cultures yesterday. It was a beautiful event featuring guests @RafeefZiadah & @RichardDurrantX & performances from our @ESNCMmusic students. For anyone who missed it tune in & enjoy the full concert here; https://t.co/dLCAhosMWc

[Travel2Palestine @travel2pal]

A beautiful doorway in Hebron, a city famous for its glass blowing.
📸: Bayan Hadid

#Palestine #blue #glass #baubles #decorative #doorway #WestBank #Hebron #glassblowing

[Richard Durrant @RichardDurrantX]

Here are details of next weekend's online event.
This in place of the weekend of Converging Cultures activities which has been postponed until the autumn following recent tragic events.

[Open Bethlehem @OpenBethlehem]

@BalfourProject Yesterday was such an interesting discussion, look forward to it

[Miqdaad Versi @miqdaad]

And this is what Haaretz had in a piece: "Hotovely is an unabashed Islamophobe and religious fundamentalist who denies the existence of the Palestinian people and supports annexation of the entire West Bank and Jewish control of the Temple Mount" https://t.co/iWomTuaZTQ

[Open Bethlehem @OpenBethlehem]

@rohantalbot @ArdiImseis That is certainly true. What we don't want is recognition which is a symbolic fig leaf, which is one reason to deploy it

[Ardi Imseis @ArdiImseis]

My take on the current situation in Palestine/Israel for @AJEnglish

[Open Bethlehem @OpenBethlehem]

@rohantalbot We organised a series of political meetings for international legal expert @ArdiImseis who argued that it was a useful device for getting the accountability and ending the impunity if done right. Love to hear his take on it!

[Sami Abou Shahadeh @ShahadehAbou]

Today we sang our national anthem in #Jaffa.Yes, no matter the 73 years since the #Nakba, our Arab Palestinian identity remains and the new generations are continuing the struggle to fulfill our rights.Israel’s denial of our national identity is a denial of our existence.

[Diana Buttu @dianabuttu]

Happening now in Umm al Fahm: thousands protest Israeli war crimes. #FreePalestine #GazaUnderAttack

[Open Bethlehem @OpenBethlehem]

An excellent and accurate report #SaveSheikhJarrah #SaveGaza

[Mark Stone @Stone_SkyNews]

I saw a lot more instances of entirely unnecessary, provocative behavior by Israeli police/military today. At Damascus Gate (stun grenades thrown at peaceful Palestinian group), in Sheikh Jarrah (skunk water fired on Palestinian homes) & Bethlehem (volleys of tear gas)

[NRC Middle East & North Africa @NRC_MiddleEast]

#Breaking: Eight children we work with in #Gaza in our psychosocial programme have been killed by #Israeli air strikes since start of hostilities.

More details to follow.

[Open Bethlehem @OpenBethlehem]

The dehumanisation is what allows Israel to continue as it does. So - although it will break your heart - do watch this video #SaveSheikhJarrah #GazaUnderAttack

[Joseph Willits @josephwillits]

This from a few days ago in Gaza absolutely destroys me. Ahmad Gansi filmed this to help his daughters feel a little less frightened about Israeli airstrikes. The next day, with his brother, he was murdered by those airstrikes. 3 girls now without a father