The Anglican Communion News Service has published articles on the Israel-Hamas war. This page provides links to our full coverage.
2 March 2024: Statement on the Recent Attack on Crowds Gathering to Receive Humanitarian Aid
The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem have issued a statement following a recent attack on crowds receiving aid.
14 November 2023: Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem calls for “ceasefire for humanitarian corridors” in Gaza
Archbishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop of Jerusalem, has delivered a video message to members of the Church of England’s General Synod, in which he called for everyone to “continue to work towards a peaceful resolution, a ceasefire for humanitarian corridors, and especially for those civilians – the protection of all civilians, especially in Gaza at this time.”
24 October 2023: Gaza: Archbishops of Jerusalem & Canterbury in Emergency Appeal for Diocese of Jerusalem
Archbishops Hosam Naoum and Justin Welby, have issued a joint international emergency appeal for the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem.
23 October 2023: Archbishop of Canterbury makes solidarity visit to Archbishop Hosam Naoum in Jerusalem
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby concludes a pastoral visit to the Anglican Archbishop of Jerusalem and other Christian leaders.
23 October 2023: Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby urges caution over al-Ahli Arab hospital blame-game
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, speaks of the need for careful language when discussing the ongoing Israel - Hamas war.
19 October 2023: Primates, bishops and synods from across the Communion react to the Israel-Hamas war
Primates and Bishops from across the Anglican Communion are praying for peace and calling for a swift end to the Israeli-Hamas war.
18 October 2023: Patriarchs and Heads of Churches mourn civilian victims of the massacre in Gaza
The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem have issued a statement following the explosion at al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza.
17 October 2023: Church condemns massacre at hospital and grieves the loss of 100s of innocent civilians
A statement by the Diocese of Jerusalem after hundreds of civilians were killed in a missile strike at al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza.
16 October 2023: Anglican Communion Secretary General echoes Jerusalem church leaders’ call for Day of prayer
Bishop Anthony Poggo calls on Anglicans around the world to join an ecumenical day of prayer and fasting for peace in the Holy Land.
16 October 2023: Anglican-run al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza damaged by Israeli rocket fire as war continues
Four staff members injured and two floors of the Diagnostic Cancer Treatment Centre damaged as rocket hits the al-Ahli Arab Hospital.
16 October 2023: Archbishop Hosam in Jerusalem in ecumenical call for global day of prayer & fasting for peace
The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem have called for a global day of prayer and fasting tomorrow – Tuesday 17 October.
11 October 2023: Communiqué: International Commission for Anglican-Orthodox Theological Dialogue
The International Commission for Anglican-Orthodox Theological Dialogue (ICAOTD) has concluded its annual meeting in Jerusalem.
8 October 2023: The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem unite in a call for peace and justice
The ecumenical group of Christian leaders in Jerusalem, which includes the Anglican Archbishop Hosam Naoum, have issued a statement.
8 October 2023: Anglican Communion response to fresh outbreak of violence in the Holy Land
The Anglican Communion Secretary General, Bishop Anthony Poggo, has responded to the latest outbreak of hostilities around Gaza.