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Israel-Hamas War

In response to the Hamas attacks in southern Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel's declaration of war against Hamas, including the ongoing siege of Gaza, the ELCA offers the following statements from some of our Lutheran and global partners in the region. Included are ELCA resources for a deeper understanding of the context, the humanitarian crises of the current war, and the ELCA's work for a just peace in Palestine and Israel.

ELCA Resources

Peace Not Walls Action Alert 10.17.2023

Presiding Bishop Eaton's statement on the Israel-Hamas War 10.13.2023

Presiding Bishop Eaton's letter to Bishop Azar 10.10.2023

Young Adults in Global Mission Update 10.9.2023

Support Lutheran Disaster Response here.

ELCA Social Statement: For Peace in God's World

ELCA Social Message: Human Rights

 

Global and Ecumenical Resources

Bishop Azar and ELCJHL
Update and Statement of Appreciation to our Partners for Prayers and Support 10.12.2023
Statement from Bishop Azar and ELCJHL 10.7.2023

The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem
Statement Calling for Peace and Justice 10.8.2023
Statement on the Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza 10.13.23

World Council of Churches: Church leaders in Holy Land call for de-escalation, respect for human rights | World Council of Churches (oikoumene.org) 10.12.2023

Lutheran World Federation
Israel and Palestine: Civilians must be protected, and hostages released 10.11.2023
Statement on al-Ahli Anglican Hospital 10.17.2023

Churches for Middle East Peace
Call for a Ceasefire and Protection of Civilians 10.12.23
Call for Addressing Core Issues of Conflict 10.9.20
Lord Have Mercy: Prayers to End Violence 10.7.2023
Statement on Bombing of al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza 10.17.2023

Church World Service: CWS Mourns Lives Lost in Horrific Attacks in Israel and Palestine, Calls for End to Violence and Protection of Vulnerable Families 10.12.2023

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) updates: Occupied Palestinian Territory