WCC:

Israel's occupation must end

The WCC has repeatedly called for an end to the occupation.

News ID: 84845

Date: 03 August 2024 - 14:40

TEHRAN (Defapress) - The World Council of Churches (WCC) Friday called for ending the Israeli occupation and recognition of the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination.

WCC general secretary Jerry Pillay reiterated that the WCC has repeatedly called for an end to the occupation; for justice, peace, and equal human rights and dignity for all; and for recognition of the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination.

“The WCC has advocated for these measures as the only viable path to a just and sustainable peace in the region,” said Pillay in a press statement. “This stance was affirmed by the WCC 11th Assembly in 2022, held in Karlsruhe, Germany.”

“Nevertheless, all States committed to the rule of law for the resolution of conflict and the promotion of peace and human rights, and all people of goodwill, should seize the opportunity presented by this Advisory Opinion by the UN’s highest legal tribunal to re-galvanize efforts for the resolution of this longstanding injustice and source of conflict,” he added.