The kindness we have received from everyone in Ireland has been so touching. A short time away has been a boost for us all and friendships deepened. Thanks to Colin McConaghie and all in the Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough.

At Tel Aviv airport on our way to a Diocese of Jerusalem clergy retreat in Dublin. Very unusually I’m getting rocket alerts for TLV and surrounding area. The weird thing is that everyone else in the airport will be getting the same alerts and wondering when to get concerned.

Profoundly worrying to read of further appalling developments in Sudan. This continues under the radar of the world’s media and there’s a total absence of intervention. theguardian.com/global-develop…

It’s a privilege to be able to attend the Christ at the Checkpoint conference in occupied Bethlehem. Christians from all over the world have gathered to reflect on the experience of Palestinian Christians and to be in solidarity. The stories and the theology is powerful. #CATC

The Modfather’s new album out today on the eve of his 66th birthday. He’s irrepressible. #paulweller

While the UK’s in election fever for the next 42 days, 100+ Gazans will die per day, famine will grow, UK and US arms will continue to arrive in Israel and land in Gaza and the West Bank will go on suffocating from the tourniquet. UK politicians must be asked what they will do.

‘Things can only get wetter’.

Late on Saturday night, our Anglican Church in Rafidia in the occupied West Bank was attacked and damaged by IDF forces. In search of a suspect in a nearby building they simply blasted through our church. It’s an affront to our community. No explanation, no compensation, nothing.

Thank you Guli Francis-Dehqani and to others supporting my running for Christian Aid