GC45 WF42: COM06 Emergency Resolution on Gaza for Summer 2025

 All groups were in agreement. Many groups indicated a need to act urgently because of the timely nature of this issue. Many groups were in support of individuals and communities of faith contacting their MP’s to act on this pressing issue. 

Regarding recommendation 4, some groups acknowledged that fasting may be a barrier but encouraged action through the other options listed in the proposal. 

This proposal support the call from our Global, Ecumenical, & Inter-faith Partners this morning to respond to “the catastrophic humanitarian suffering in Gaza, along with the intensifying violence and systemic oppression in the West Bank and Jerusalem, demands that the global church raise its voice with unwavering conviction.” 

Therefore, the Way Forward Team proposes that in response to COM06, Emergency Resolution on Gaza, 

That the 45th General Council, 2025,  

1. affirm the recommendations of COM06, and
2. Direct the General Secretary to apply the Principles for Justice Work in taking these actions as soon as possible