On the second anniversary of the war between Israel and Hamas, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) National Bishop Larry Kochendorfer and Canadian Lutheran World Relief Interim Executive Director Michael Pryse write to the church with heavy hearts.
“We continue to call urgently for a cessation of all violence in Israel and Palestine, an immediate release of hostages, and unhindered humanitarian access to those in critical need,” the leaders say in their letter, noting that in the two years since the start of the war, thousands of innocent lives have been lost through imposed starvation and indiscriminate attacks.
“Our hope is for peace based on justice, an end to the decades-long occupation, and a robust Palestinian economy, a thriving education sector and protections for the rights of all,” the leaders continue, as they call on members of the ELCIC to join them in prayer.
