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Christian leaders across denominational lines are signing onto an ecumenical letter that urges President-elect Barack Obama to make Israel-Palestinian peace a priority in his incoming administration.
“The conflict between Israelis and Palestinians has gone on for too long. It has caused untold suffering for both sides, created economic hardships, and provided a rallying cry for extremists,” the letter signed by 40 U.S. Christian leaders read.
“As people of faith and hope, we believe peace is possible,” it stated. “Majorities of both Israelis and Palestinians continue to support a negotiated solution based on two secure and sovereign states as the best way to end this tragic conflict.”
Signers of the letter call on Obama to make lasting Mideast peace a top agenda during his first year in office, and for the administration to “provide sustained, high-level diplomatic leadership toward the clear goal” of establishing a viable Palestinian state alongside a secure Israel.
Christian leaders across denominational lines are signing onto an ecumenical letter that urges President-elect Barack Obama to make Israel-Palestinian peace a priority in his incoming administration.
“The conflict between Israelis and Palestinians has gone on for too long. It has caused untold suffering for both sides, created economic hardships, and provided a rallying cry for extremists,” the letter signed by 40 U.S. Christian leaders read.
“As people of faith and hope, we believe peace is possible,” it stated. “Majorities of both Israelis and Palestinians continue to support a negotiated solution based on two secure and sovereign states as the best way to end this tragic conflict.”
Signers of the letter call on Obama to make lasting Mideast peace a top agenda during his first year in office, and for the administration to “provide sustained, high-level diplomatic leadership toward the clear goal” of establishing a viable Palestinian state alongside a secure Israel.
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