Palestine

History

Partitioning the Middle East: The Palestine-Lebanon Border in the Mandates period

The borders created by the colonial powers in the Middle East were not only lines drawn on a map, but also a physical and juridical reality. In this blog, Mattia Serra discusses the local consequences of the imposition of the Palestine-Lebanon border in the Mandates period.

Mattia Serra • 15-04-2021

History · State, politics and society · Interreligious relations

Christian Missions and Humanitarianism in the Middle East, from 1850 to 1950

Christian missions have played a significant role in humanitarian aid in the Middle East. The 1850s to the 1950s saw a significant change in their orientation: from pietist movements to social service-centred institutions.

Karène Sanchez Summerer + 1 other • 01-10-2020

State, politics and society

Coronavirus Update: The Middle East and North Africa

In this blogpost, LUCIS brings together short updates on the impact of COVID-19 in countries in the MENA region, written by experts on and researchers in the countries listed. New entries will be added as they arrive.

Khadija Kadrouch-Outmany + 7 others • 14-05-2020

History · Social movements

Relief and Welfare in Jerusalem, 1900-1948

Christian missions in the Middle East often struggled to convert the population and changed their vocation according to local demands. Traces of such missions are found to this day, as is exemplified by the Swedish Jerusalem Society.

Inger Marie Okkenhaug • 13-03-2018

Blogs

Partitioning the Middle East: The Palestine-Lebanon Border in the Mandates period

Christian Missions and Humanitarianism in the Middle East, from 1850 to 1950

Coronavirus Update: The Middle East and North Africa

Relief and Welfare in Jerusalem, 1900-1948