Church of England backs study of Palestinian Christian document accusing Israel of genocide
(JTA) — The Church of England’s legislative body voted Monday to encourage churches across England to engage with a document produced by Palestinian Christians that accuses Israel of genocide despite requests from Jewish organizations and…
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The Church of England's legislative body has aligned itself with a Palestinian Christian document accusing Israel of genocide, overruling objections from Jewish organizations and the chief rabbi. This vote risks deepening institutional friction between the church and British Jewish communities, and raises questions about how local churches will now engage with the file's claims.