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Thursday, July 24, 2014

USCCB committee chair calls on Kerry to work for Israeli-Palestinian peace

Catholic World News - July 23, 2014
The chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace has called upon Secretary of State John Kerry to work for Israeli-Palestinian peace. 

“Israelis should not have to live in fear of Hamas’ indiscriminate rocket attacks on civilian areas,” Bishop Richard Pates said in a letter. “At the same time, Palestinians should not have to live in fear for their lives from air and ground attacks or to suffer the humiliations of occupation.” 

“In addition to seeking an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian relief for the people of Gaza, I urge you to reengage in the difficult, but essential, work of building a just and lasting peace,” he added. “Only the emergence of a viable and independent Palestinian state living alongside a recognized and secure Israel will bring the peace for which majorities of both Israelis and Palestinians yearn.” 

Source: http://www.catholicculture.org/news/headlines/index.cfm?storyid=22095&repos=4&subrepos=2&searchid=1392028
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