Official statement from the GA regarding the recent ceasefire agreement

17 January 2025

(Written , in accordance with the motion passed at the last Annual Meetings): “Unitarians and Free Christians welcome the new agreement signed by representatives of the Israeli Government and Hamas.

It is a basic human right we all share to live at peace with our neighbours, regardless of religious, political, and cultural differences.

As Unitarians and Free Christians, we grieve with all those who have lost friends, relatives, partners, their health, their homes, and their livelihoods in this conflict, the roots of which go back centuries.

We hope the newly negotiated ceasefire will prove to be the beginning of the creation of a lasting settlement respecting the rights of all who live in the Israel-Palestine region.

We urge continued generosity to humanitarian relief efforts in the region through recognised charities, such as the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and Medical Aid for Palestinians.”

For reference, the full wording of the passed motion can be found here: https://www.unitarian.org.uk/policyanddebate/

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