Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally has concluded a poignant visit to the Middle East, issuing a heartfelt plea for a two-state solution that would bring lasting peace to Israelis and Palestinians. Following a deeply personal pilgrimage, during which she witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of Israeli occupation on Palestinian communities, Archbishop Mullally joined forces with her counterpart in Jerusalem, Hosam Naoum, to issue a powerful joint letter. The statement, addressed to Anglicans worldwide, urges world leaders to take immediate action to establish a viable path towards ending the Israeli occupation of Palestine. With Mullally's visit shedding light on the plight of those affected by the ongoing conflict, her call to action marks a significant moment in the long-standing quest for peace in the region.
Sarah Mullally ends visit to region with call for two-state solution that allows Israelis and Palestinians to live in peaceThe archbishop of Canterbury has called for an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestine after a pilgrimage in which she met Palestinians attacked by settlers and others detained without trial.Sarah Mullally, the head of the Church of England, and the Anglican archbishop of Jerusalem, Hosam Naoum, issued a joint letter on Thursday urging Anglicans around the world to press politicians “to take all necessary measures to establish a credible path towards ending the occupation”. Continue reading...