Hankyochong "Israel-Palestine War Threatens World Peace... Must Stop"

The National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK), under the name of Lee Young-hoon, the senior pastor of Yoido Full Gospel Church and the representative chairman of the Korea Christian Federation, issued a statement on the 11th, stating, "We urge the Palestinian armed faction Hamas to stop its attacks on Israel and the massacre of civilians, and also call on Israel to cease the complete blockade and retaliatory attacks on the Gaza Strip."

The Korea Christian Federation expressed "deep concern over the war triggered by the escalating conflicts between the two countries, threatening global peace and causing the loss of innocent lives," and pointed out that "attacks and massacres against civilians cannot be justified under any circumstances."

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Furthermore, they stated, "We hope that both countries will make a magnanimous decision to stop the war and release hostages for the sake of peace and reconciliation, as well as for the sustained peace of the world," and added, "We also repeatedly urge the Third World to promptly cease any support for this war under any pretext and to fulfill their diplomatic roles to bring an end to the conflict."

They also expressed, "We mourn the victims, pray for the speedy recovery of the injured, and hope that the hostages will safely return to their families," and promised, "We will spare no effort in providing all necessary support from a humanitarian perspective."

The National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK) also stated, "Military provocations in the region are highly likely to escalate into conflicts involving countries with complex geopolitical relations, including the parties concerned," and strongly urged, "At this very moment, we strongly call for the cessation of all violence and military actions occurring in Palestine and Israel."

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