In addition to our diocesan communications about the unfolding situation in Israel and Palestine, we share here information pulled together by the communications team of the Presiding Bishop’s office and other news outlets. We will continue to post updates as they become available.
Episcopal Diocese of Washington
- 10/19: Keeping Them Both Together in Our Hearts, statement from Bishop Mariann and Dean Hollerith
- 10/11: Bishop Budde and Dean Hollerith joint statement on Israel/Palestine
Office of Government Relations resources
- Holy Land resource page (This page includes all the resources listed below and will be updated regularly.)
- Action Alert: “Help Save Lives in the Holy Land”
Statements, press conference, and briefing after the bombing of al-Ahli hospital
- 10/18: Statement from Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem
- 10/18: Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury
- 10/18: Press conference with Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem
- 10/18: Briefing on the situation in Gaza from the Foundation for Middle East Peace
- 10/17: Statement by the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem
- 10/17: Presiding Bishop Curry’s call to prayer
- 10/17: Churches for Middle East Peace statement
News articles about al-Ahli hospital
- 10/18: Episcopal New Service: Deadly blast at Anglican hospital in Gaza was “crime against humanity,” archbishop says
- 10/17: Episcopal News Service: Airstrike reportedly hits Anglican-run Ahli hospital in Gaza, raising fear of mass casualties
- 10/17: The Washington Post: Gaza hospital where hundreds were killed is owned by Anglican Communion branch
- 10/17: Religion News Service: Canterbury mourns ‘appalling’ loss after Anglican hospital hit in Gaza