GC43 or earlier GC35 Negotiated Peace Settlement on the West Bank and Gaza Strip (1994N262) WHEREAS Christ calls the church to be concerned for this world;WHEREAS the ways of peace and reconciliation are preferred to acts of violence and the perpetuation of hatred; and…WHEREAS peace and security for Israeli Jews will only come when justice and peace come to the Palestinians;THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the 35th General Council express its support for a negotiated peace settlement between Israel and the peoples in the occupied territories of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip;express this support to the government of Israel and to those negotiating on behalf of the Palestinian peoples, encouraging them to use all peaceful methods possible. GC35 1994 ROP, pp. 143-144, 467-468 Save to PDF True Document Date December 31, 1993 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Peace Latest News 45th General Council makes clear commitments to Just Peace regarding Palestine and Israel 45th General Council recalled to deal with unfinished, urgent business on Sept. 13; several proposals dealing with Palestine and Israel receive overwhelming support. Dreaming a Better World into Being: For the Sake of God’s Beloved World Following General Council 45, the church issued a renewed commitment to justice, peace and the flourishing of all peoples. Taking Care of Business Commissioners and guests invited to complete the cycle of General Council business at a recall meeting on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 11 am ET.
