Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry sent a letter to President Joe Biden today urging ceasefire and other actions as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the U.S.
In addition to mentioning recent attacks against al Ahli Arab Hospital, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, the letter highlights four resolutions (D007, D009, D012, and D056) passed by the 81st General Convention related to Israel and Palestine.
“Just last month, The Episcopal Church’s governing body passed a number of resolutions on Israel and Palestine, urging on all to call on your administration to take strong and decisive action,” the letter reads. “We share these calls below and urge you to do everything in your power to move forward with not only a ceasefire plan, but to ensure a sustained commitment to the people of Gaza as they rebuild, as well as accountability for human rights abuses, violence, and illegal land seizures.”
Read the full letter online.
