Palestinian Christians

The Church of England's Synod has agreed to hear Palestinian Christians, marking a step toward addressing its historical responsibilities. This action is described as long-overdue.

The Church of England's General Synod voted to engage with testimonies from Palestinian Christians via the Kairos Palestine document, which criticizes Israel’s 'settler colonialism' and 'apartheid system'. The motion emphasizes hearing these perspectives without endorsing the document verbatim and calls for non-violent resistance to Israel’s occupation.

The Church of England's General Synod voted to engage with testimonies from Palestinian Christians criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza, despite objections from pro-Israel groups. The motion, which replaced 'receive' with 'hear,' acknowledged the Kairos Palestine document describing Israel as a 'colonial enterprise' and called for non-violent resistance to occupation while rejecting antisemitism.

Israeli extremists, influenced by Religious Zionism and the Hardal movement, are increasing attacks on Palestinian Christians, including holy sites, through vandalism, violence, and desecration. Incidents include a soldier decapitating a Christ statue in Lebanon and assaults on clergy in Jerusalem, with over 130 attacks reported in 2025 alone.

The Archbishop of Canterbury visited the Holy Land to show solidarity with Palestinian Christians, emphasizing their need for freedom and dignity. The article highlights the challenges faced by Palestinian Christians, including occupation and restrictions, and calls for a just peace that ensures equal rights for both Palestinians and Israelis.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, pledged to help Palestinians achieve 'peace and freedom' during a visit to the occupied West Bank. She praised their 'faithful resistance' during a sermon at St Peter's, an Anglican church in the Palestinian Christian town of Birzeit.