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LWF Jerusalem

LWF president Bishop Henrik Stubkjær (left) and CEO of Augusta Victoria Hospital Dr Fadi Atrash (right) walk in conversation during a 5-November visit. Also pictured, LWF regional secretary Rev. Dr Rospita Siahaan (centre). Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Jerusalem: LWF strengthens dignity and justice for Palestinians

Medical care and vocational training build resilience and hope

Governance
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News
07 Nov 2025
5 November 2025, Bethlehem, Palestine: School principal Rev. Anton Nassar of the Dar Al-Kalima Lutheran School in Bethlehem welcomes Lutheran World Federation president Bishop Henrik Stubkjær of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark for a visit to the school. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF President visits Holy Land, affirms local church witness

Walking together as local church and global communion

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06 Nov 2025
LWF Statement

LWF welcomes Gaza peace agreement

Call for sustained international engagement to secure lasting peace 

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09 Oct 2025
Augusta Victoria Hospital aerial view. Photo: LWF/M.Renaux

Gaza: "Every delay puts lives at risk"

East Jerusalem Hospital Network calls for medical evacuations

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Humanitarian
News
25 Sep 2025
The Statements were presented to the LWF Council by Jussi Luoma of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, Chairperson of the Committee for Advocacy and Public Voice. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Public Statements at 2025 Council

LWF speaks out on current conflicts, humanitarian aid and expresses solidarity with African churches and people

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News
20 Jun 2025
LWF Statement

Gaza: Peace is the only path forward

LWF condemns the killing of civilians in Gaza airstrikes and the blocking of humanitarian aid  

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Humanitarian
News
19 Mar 2025
LWF staff prepare a shipment of medical supplies and cancer medication in August 2024. The truck reached Gaza City in September last year. Photo: LWF/ Jordan

LWF resumes humanitarian aid to Gaza

Relieved about ceasefire, worried about violence in West Bank

Humanitarian
News
21 Jan 2025
Dr Fadi Atrash, CEO of the AVH (left), leads representatives of the municipality and staff around the new clinic. Photo: AVH

LWF opens clinic in Ramallah, Palestine

Oncology and other specialized treatments for people in the West Bank

Humanitarian
News
13 Dec 2024
Amira Al-Sabbagh with her mother at the Augusta Victoria Hospital. Photo: LWF/ E. Shaheen

Child cancer patient from Gaza dies at AVH, separated from family

AVH doctors: Gaza war blocks cancer treatment

Humanitarian
News
28 Nov 2024

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