Category: Middle East Crisis

How should we respond as Christians and Churches who are committed to dialogue, reconciliation, justice and peace?

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The United Reformed Church, Christian Aid, other humanitarian agencies and global church leaders have urged the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak MP to call for an end to fighting in Gaza.

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He urged the global community to work towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict, a ceasefire for humanitarian corridors, and for the protection of civilians.

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The Joint Committee of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) and the Catholic Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) issued the following declaration on the situation in the Middle East calling for prayers and action for just peace and an end to the ongoing violence.

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Recognising the troubled history, we nevertheless cling to the longstanding vision of a peaceful region where the peoples of Israel and Palestine can live in security, justice, peace and harmony in their own lands.

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Church and charity leaders call for restraint, de-escalation of violence and protection of civilians in Gaza and Israel.

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Statements and prayers from JPIT Member Churches

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Pope Francis has declared Friday 27 October as a day of fasting, penance and prayer for peace in our world.

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Statements and messages from UK faith and inter faith bodies are listed in chronological order

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Quakers in Britain have joined American Friends Service Committee, Canadian Friends Service Committee, Friends Committee on National Legislation and the Quaker United Nations Office in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

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The scale of the violence and harm to civilians is unprecedented. The Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel share actions you can take in solidarity.

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Archbishop Justin Welby gave this speech during the House of Lords debate on the situation in Israel and Gaza.

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Prayers and briefings from the Methodist Church

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A joint statement by12 aid agencies – Oxfam GB, Action Against Hunger, War Child, Islamic Relief, Christian Aid, CAFOD, Plan International UK, Humanity and Inclusion, Action Aid UK, Medical Aid for Palestinians, Care International UK, Norwegian Refugee Council

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The Archbishop of Canterbury was joined by Muslim and Jewish leaders to condemn the sharp rise in antisemitic incidents over the past 10 days, and to call for unity between British faith communities against the backdrop of war between Israel and Hamas.

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