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War on Gaza

“In this Lenten season, we pray for the healing of the wounded, for the consolation of the bereaved, and for a future in which justice and peace prevail," (The Rev'd Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, Image: Albin Hillert/WCC )
International

World Council of Churches unequivocally condemns attacks on Gaza and Yemen

World Council of Churches general secretary The Rev’d Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed deep alarm and grief over the deadly attack on Gaza carried out by Israeli forces on 17-18 March, killing more than 330 people: “We unequivocally condemn this unnecessary re-escalation of violence, which has led to more deaths and further suffering for innocent civilians, including women and children,” Pillay said

People & History

Palestine: A land with a people

“Out of God’s sovereignty I believe that good will come out of all this. God knows what is going on and he will bring about a just peace and something good, even if we as human beings can’t see it yet; and, even though Palestinians have been waiting for a very long time,” says Anglican Palestinian Randa

Randa