Justin Welby accused of ‘relegating’ plight of Palestinian Christians

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Anglicans in West Bank say they are ‘utterly perplexed’ by archbishop of Canterbury’s statements on Israel-Hamas war

The Archbishop of Canterbury spent four days in Jerusalem over the weekend to ‘show solidarity … with the Christian community in the Holy Land’.The Archbishop of Canterbury spent four days in Jerusalem over the weekend to ‘show solidarity … with the Christian community in the Holy Land’.

In a statement issued shortly before he left the UK, Welby appealed for the hostages being held by Hamas to be released and for humanitarian access towere crimes against God and humanity. Israel has a legitimate right and duty to defend itself, and to pursue a proportionate and discriminate response to establish its security,” he said.

The letter also said: “We are utterly perplexed by the public statements coming out from your office on the current situation in Palestine. It has become clear to us that our voices as Palestinian Anglicans are not being heard in Canterbury and our interests are being relegated …

 

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