Greek Orthodox Community of NSW calls for immediate end to Gaza conflict

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The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW (GOCNSW) have issued a statement expressing solidarity with the People of Palestine, and calling for an immediate end to the war with Israel.

Full statement in English:

The Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales condemns the ongoing aerial bombardment of the Gaza Strip and the suburbs of Beirut, resulting in the deaths of more than 40,000 civilians, mainly women and children, and many thousands injured.

It is unacceptable for the United States of America to remain silent and declare that it will not reduce its military support to Israel. This clear indifference by the United States has plunged the entire region into instability with the cost in human lives spiralling out of control.

Over 1.9 million people have fled their homes while 50% of buildings in Gaza have been levelled and the area has been deemed uninhabitable by the United Nations.

The Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales expresses its solidarity with the People of Palestine and calls for an immediate end to the war.

The Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales believes in the creation of a truly independent and viable Palestinian State on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital and the return of refugees to their homes based on the relevant UN resolutions, as well as the release of all prisoners and from both sides.

The two peoples Israeli and Palestinian can live in peace and prosperity next to each other each in their own homeland.

The Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales condemns any incitement of racial hatred and anti-Semitism against Israelis or Palestinians.

From the Board of Director of the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW

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