Quakers welcome Gaza ceasefire

We welcome with deep relief and thanks the ceasefire in Gaza, the release of the living Israelis held hostage in Gaza and the release of Palestinians, including children, held in Israeli military detention. We mourn with all those who have lost loved ones.

We pray today will be the beginning of a swift process that leads to an enduring peace. This needs to include the permanent end of the genocide in Gaza, an end to the occupation and apartheid in Palestine, and a negotiated settlement that means both Israelis and Palestinians can live in lasting peace and security.