According to news in the US press, the 504 members of the church, which hosts the largest Presbyterian denomination in the country, took their decisions unanimously at the general assembly held in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Decisions Made
- The Presbyterian Church has decided to end its financial support to the occupying state of Israel.
- The church has decided to withdraw from its Israeli bonds.
- It was stated that companies that harm Palestinians will be encouraged to change their attitude.
- A resolution was passed condemning Christian Zionism.
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Bob Ross, a member of the Presbyterian Church’s Israel-Palestine Special Committee, said there is a growing consensus in the church against Israel’s human rights violations and oppression of Palestinians.
Previous Decisions
The Presbyterian Church USA had previously described Israel as an “apartheid state” in 2022.
