Home Messages Archbishop of Canterbury’s statement on the murder of six hostages by Hamas Messages Archbishop of Canterbury’s statement on the murder of six hostages by Hamas By Justin Welby - September 2, 2024 275 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsAppEmailPrint The murder of six Israeli hostages in Gaza is yet another evil deed in this terrible war. The deep grief of their families and friends is devastating. Such atrocities spring from hatred and lead to more violence. The slaughter of hostages is and always has been a terrible war…— Archbishop of Canterbury (@JustinWelby) September 1, 2024 RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR GSFA chairman’s letter: September 2024 President address of the Archbishop of Wales to the Governing Body, September 2024 Archbishop of York’s message to children at the start of the school year