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 GCE Summary, Sept. 25–28, 2025 The 45th General Council Executive met in person in Toronto, for three days focused on orienting the Executive to the work, including its fiduciary duties, strategic leadership, financial oversight and its role in relation to committees, as well as The United Church Foundation and program organizations such as KAIROS GC45 Recall Meeting: Sept. 13, 2025 The recall meeting for the 45th General Council moved smoothly through several Way Forward proposals outstanding from the in-person meetings in Calgary, Alberta, in August. 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.
