THE House of Bishops has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war, saying that the “manner in which this war is being prosecuted cannot be morally justified” — and that it must not end with the Palestinians living under occupation. On Tuesday morning, the House of Bishops jointly released a statement condemning the offensive. “The relentless bombardment of Gaza and its huge cost in civilian lives and civilian infrastructure must stop,” they write. The House of Bishops’ statement in fullWith the onset of Israel’s ground offensive into Rafah, we call for an immediate ceasefire. The relentless bombardment of Gaza and its huge cost in civilian lives and civilian infrastructure must stop.

Source: The Times February 13, 2024 13:40 UTC