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National Bishop Susan Johnson and Anglican Primate Archbishop Linda Nicholls issue a statement on War in the Holy Land.

Statement on War in the Holy Land

On Saturday the world watched in horror as Hamas launched a rapid, devastating barrage of violence against Israel. Rockets, drone attacks, the killing of civilians and the taking of hostages have ignited long simmering tensions between Israel and Palestine. Israel has responded with ongoing rocket attacks and the death toll on all sides rises daily.

Our hearts grieve at the resurgence of violence that bereaves both Palestinian and Israeli families. We long for peace and security for the people of Israel who seek a safe place to live free from discrimination, anti-semitism and repeated pogroms. We long for peace and security for the Palestinian people who also long to live in safety, to thrive free from occupation and discrimination. Neither have found that peace in repeated patterns of hatred and conflict. Read the full statement here. 

We join them and the Anglican and Lutheran Churches in the Holy Land in praying for all those affected by the conflict and for the brave healthcare workers providing care amidst chaos.* 
*The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem operates the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City and the Lutheran World Federation operates the Augusta Victoria Hospital located on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem.
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