Palestinian Leaders Urge Global Churches to Condemn Israeli Actions

Ramallah Committee Demands Moral Stand Against Human Rights Violations

A prominent Palestinian committee is urging religious leaders across the globe to publicly denounce the actions of Israeli forces against Palestinians. The Higher Presidential Committee for Church Affairs, led by a senior PLO member, is calling for an end to silence surrounding the ongoing conflict.

Call for Condemnation

The Higher Presidential Committee for Church Affairs in Palestine, headed by Ramzi Khoury, has issued a directive. The committee, part of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), wants church leaders worldwide to adopt a clear position. They are requesting condemnation of actions by Israeli forces against the Palestinian people.

In an official letter, the committee provided a report. It documents serious human rights violations. The letter highlights the ongoing situation in the Gaza Strip. The committee describes mass destruction and huge loss of life there, amidst international silence.

The letter also underscores the fact that Israel’s actions, including killings, arrests, and forced displacement, aren’t just limited to Gaza. They also affect the West Bank and occupied Jerusalem. Systematic ethnic cleansing, colonization, and religious violations are escalating in these areas.

The committee condemned Israel’s aggression. They state these actions violate international law. The committee wants a moral stance that rejects any support. The call is for justice and the upholding of human dignity. They are urging church leaders to use their influence.

The committee wants church leaders to expose the crimes of the occupation. They want an end to support or silence. They also want accountability in international forums, aligning with Christian principles. These principles call for the protection of human beings and elimination of injustice.

“Silence and inaction serve only to empower the oppressor and allow impunity to prevail.”

—Ramzi Khoury, Higher Presidential Committee for Church Affairs

According to a 2024 report by the United Nations, over 1,000 Palestinian children have been killed in the conflict (UN Report).

Further Actions

The committee wants leaders to demand accountability. This is to be done in international forums. Their actions are in line with Christian principles. They call for the protection of humans and the end of injustice.

The letter concluded with a powerful statement. It stresses that silence enables the oppressor. It allows impunity to take hold.