As Israeli forces mount a ground invasion of Gaza following last week’s Hamas attack on thousands of civilians, Christians across the Holy Land called for both sides to “de-escalate this war” and end this “new cycle of violence.”
Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant leaders said the violence following Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 8 that killed 1,300 Israelis should come to an end.
Israel, in retaliation for the terror attack, has spent the past week firing missiles on Gaza in an effort to root out Hamas, killing 2,600 Palestinians.
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“We call upon all parties to de-escalate this war in order to save innocent lives while still serving the cause of justice,” read the joint statement issued this past weekend from church leaders.
“Our beloved Holy Land has changed dramatically over the past…
