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Church of England bishops have called for a ceasefire to the war in Gaza, claiming that Israel's actions are "no longer a defensive war" but rather a "war of aggression."
The Church of England's House of Bishops, which has been meeting in York this week, issued an official statementThursday denouncing Israel's blockade of food and medical aid for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
"Nothing justifies the heinous terror attacks committed by Hamas on October 7 2023. In such circumstances nations have a right to self-defense in line with international law, and to hold perpetrators to account," stated the bishops.
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The Church of England's House of Bishops, which has been meeting in York this week, issued an official statementThursday denouncing Israel's blockade of food and medical aid for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
"Nothing justifies the heinous terror attacks committed by Hamas on October 7 2023. In such circumstances nations have a right to self-defense in line with international law, and to hold perpetrators to account," stated the bishops.
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Church of England says Israel's actions in Gaza are 'war of aggression,' no longer 'defensive'
Bishops of the Church of England have called for a ceasefire to the war in Gaza, claiming that Israel s actions are no longer a defensive war but rather a war of aggression
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