This document presents the World Council of Churches’ (WCC) Central Committee’s June 2025 statement calling for an end to apartheid, occupation, and impunity in Palestine and Israel. It names the system of apartheid imposed on the Palestinian people in violation of international law, affirms Palestinian rights to freedom, justice, return, and self-determination, and urges support for accountability measures such as sanctions, arms embargoes, and backing for international legal mechanisms. The statement also highlights the resilience and witness of Palestinian Christian communities and calls on churches and international institutions to act in pursuit of peace grounded in justice and respect for human rights.https://www.oikoumene.org/resources/documents/statement-on-palestine-and-israel-a-call-to-end-apartheid-occupation-and-impunity-in-palestine-and-israel
This document presents the World Council of Churches’ (WCC) Central Committee’s June 2025 statement calling for an end to apartheid, occupation, and impunity in Palestine and Israel. It names the system of apartheid imposed on the Palestinian people in violation of international law, affirms Palestinian rights to freedom, justice, return, and self-determination, and urges support for accountability measures such as sanctions, arms embargoes, and backing for international legal mechanisms. The statement also highlights the resilience and witness of Palestinian Christian communities and calls on churches and international institutions to act in pursuit of peace grounded in justice and respect for human rights.
https://www.oikoumene.org/resources/documents/statement-on-palestine-and-israel-a-call-to-end-apartheid-occupation-and-impunity-in-palestine-and-israel
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