Christian leaders urge world to intervene in Gaza | Reuters

Conscious of being part of the wider world-community, we recognize the need to collaborate responsibly with people of good will everywhere in pursuing all that is true, noble and just, – Passionist Constitutions, #69

Christian leaders urge world to intervene in Gaza | Reuters.

For our part the North American Passionist JPIC Office deplores the tragic loss of life due to the escalating violence in Gaza and Southern Israel. January 8, Financial Times report offers this report:

The Israeli assult has claimed at least 700 Palestinian lives since the outbreak of hostilities, including 300 civilians, according to reports from Gaza. Israel has lost seven soldiers and four civilians, mainly to “friendly fire” incidents and to Palestinian rocket and morter attacks.

The Passionist JPIC office advocates with Churches for Middle East Peace and Catholic Relief Services to support for strong U.S. diplomatic leadership, together with international partners, to achieve an immediate, comprehensive cease-fire that:

• ends the escalating violence between Israel and Hamas;
• addresses the humanitarian situation – including an opening of the border crossings that provides relief for the people of Gaza and meets Israel’s security needsl and
• leads to concrete steps towards a two-state peace agreement – the best hope for long-term stability and security for Israel and the Palestinians.

To advocate for these same principles please go to the follwoing advocacy link by Catholic Relief Services.

Peace,

John