We write to you with heavy hearts but steadfast spirits, seeking your solidarity and presence in a time of great need. The land where the prophets once walked has been enduring decades of turmoil, displacement, and violence. Our communities are under continuous attack, and our people, though resilient, feel increasingly isolated.

As people of faith and conscience we are called to follow in the footsteps of those who proclaimed liberty to the captives and comfort to the afflicted. Today many are held captive in Palestine, often in a literal sense, but also by the oppression and suffering inflicted upon them. The cries of our people resonate with the lamentations found in the Psalms, yet we hold firm to our faith and hope for peace.

We deeply appreciate the prayers offered from afar, but now, more than ever, we need our sisters and brothers to join us here, to pray with us, to walk with us, and to stand with us in our struggle for justice and peace. Your presence would be a powerful testament to the unity and compassion revealed in scriptures.

We extend this heartfelt invitation to you, asking you to come to the Holy Land and witness firsthand the reality our communities face. Stand in solidarity with us, be a voice for the voiceless, and help us amplify the call for peace and justice.

Together, let us embody the spirit of the prophetic message, bringing light and hope to those in darkness. May God bless you and guide your hearts to action.

In Solidarity,

Omar Haramy, Director, Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre

Rifat Kassis, General Coordinator, Kairos Palestine

Munther Isaac, Director, Christ at the Checkpoint Conference