Church of England Calls Israel's Actions in Gaza Are 'War of Aggression,' No Longer 'Defensive'
- The Church of England's House of Bishops declared Israel's military actions in Gaza a war of aggression, no longer defensive, at a meeting in York in May 2025.
- This declaration follows escalating Israeli bombardment and blockade of Gaza amid ongoing conflict and mounting humanitarian crises impacting over two million Palestinians.
- The bishops condemned the severe violation of human dignity caused by the blockade and bombardment and urged a swift cessation of fighting along with the release of all hostages.
- They emphasized the moral urgency to secure safety, justice, and peace for both Israelis and Palestinians while pledging to promote human dignity and reconciliation.
- This position highlights increasing worry about the human suffering caused by the conflict and emphasizes the importance of pursuing communication and relief efforts amid unstable conditions.
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Church of England calls Israel's actions in Gaza are 'war of aggression,' no longer 'defensive'
The House of Bishops of the Church of England has declared that Israel’s military actions in Gaza constitute a “war of aggression” and can no longer be considered defensive. The statement, according to the Christian Post, released during a meeting in York, marks a strong critique of the ongoing conflict, describing the bombardment and blockade […]
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