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Christians in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

Thursday 3 July 2025 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Church of England condemns attacks on hospitals and civilians in Gaza
  • Church calls for speaking out against atrocities in Gaza daily
  • Over 56,000 people have lost their lives in Gaza, including more than 17,000 children

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Douglas McAllister Lab West Dunbartonshire
NHS Religion & Faith
Context

The Christian community faces attacks by Israeli soldiers and settlers, as evidenced by recent incidents. The UK Government has begun issuing visas for critically injured Gazan children but only a few have been granted.

Question

What support can the Church provide to not just Christian children, but all children in the Occupied Palestinian Territories who are in desperate need of medical evacuation?

Answer from Marsha De Cordova

There is no safe space for children in Gaza, where over 56,000 people have lost their lives, including more than 17,000 children. The Church has condemned the attacks on hospitals and civilians but must do more to be a voice for the voiceless, especially Gazan children.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The questioner asked specifically about medical evacuation support which was not addressed in detail by the answer.

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Q2 Edward Leigh Con Gainsborough
Community Security Religion & Faith
Context

The town of Taybeh, a Christian community, faced violent attacks by extremist Israeli settlers recently. There is a pattern of such incidents leading to racial cleansing.

Question

Will the Church of England call out this outrage every day of the week to put pressure on the Israeli Government?

Answer from Marsha De Cordova

If we are all going to be the hands and feet of Jesus, we have to speak out when we see such atrocities happen. We must be a voice for the voiceless, speaking out every day against what is happening in Gaza and across the occupied territories.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The questioner sought specific actions by the Church beyond general condemnation, which was not addressed fully.

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