Outrage from British faith leaders at killing of Israeli hostages
from Religion Media Centre:
There has been outrage in Israel, the US and UK at the news that six Israeli hostages were killed by Hamas at the weekend. Tens of thousands protested in Israel demanding a deal to release the hostages. In the UK, vigils have been held in London, Leeds, and Manchester.
The Board of Deputies of British Jews said it was devastated and Hamas must be held to account for “this barbaric act”. Its statement continued: “We wish the leaders of Israel, the wisdom, strength and determination to bring the remaining hostages home now”.
The Chief Rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis, said the news had plunged the community “into the depths of deepest grief” and they mourned alongside the hostages’ families. The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said it was “another evil deed in this terrible war..The slaughter of hostages is and always has been a terrible war crime and must be condemned. I call out to God to comfort the bereaved and to bring justice.”
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