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Image A doctor treats a child at AVH. Photo: LWF/ B. Gray US Cuts Funding to East Jerusalem Hospital Network "Critical to ensure ongoing, lifesaving treatment for patients from the West Bank and Gaza" The Lutheran World Federation regrets the decision by the US administration, reported by several news agencies, to cut its funding for the six…
Image Eleven-year old Shahad receives treatment at the LWF-run Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH) in East Jerusalem. LWF/Ben Gray US church leaders urge President to restore vital funding to East Jerusalem hospitals Lutheran, Catholic and Episcopal bishops defend invaluable medical care for the most vulnerable populations (LWI) – Leaders of Lutheran, Catholic and Episcopal (Anglican) churches in the United States have jointly called on the US…
Image Olive tree in the Mount of Olives, East Jerusalem. Photo: LWF/M.Renaux Grave concern over US “Peace to Prosperity” plan “Peace can never be unilaterally imposed” (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed grave concern over the “Peace to Prosperity” plan for Israel and Palestine presented by the U.S. administration this week. “Peace…
