In a statement, Archbishop Welby referred to the Hamas attacks of 7 October as “evil and heinous crimes”. He also heard the yearning for justice and peace, and the commitment to non-violence and reconciliation, of Palestinian Anglicans and other Palestinian Christians. He urges a just peace that gives freedom and security to all peoples in the Holy Land, with particular care and concern for Palestinian Christians who are too often overlooked. In the interview, Archbishop Welby said that he was not an expert on ballistics, and could not give an answer. That must be borne in mind when we respond to events in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank.

Source: The Times October 25, 2023 09:17 UTC