Church of England called for ceasefire in Gaza

RELIGIONS NEWS AGENCY (REDNA) – Church of England bishops have described the situation in Gaza as a humanitarian catastrophe.

They called for immediate humanitarian pauses and “hoped for a ceasefire in the longer term”.

In a statement issued after their residential meeting, they call for hostages to be released and safe areas for humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza.

They appeal to all parties to adhere to international humanitarian law.

They are also “gravely concerned” at reports of Palestinians killed in the West Bank.

Amid heightened tensions in the UK, the bishops say inter-community groups should maintain the closest possible contact, and the church should galvanise and support “those who are modelling something different and seeking the way of peace”.