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Boy rides his bike amid the ruins

An 11-year old boy rides his bike amid the ruins of Khan Yunis, Gaza. Houses in the area were destroyed by Israeli air strikes during the 2014 war between the state of Israel and the Hamas government of Gaza.

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But the governing body also affirmed that no peace can take root without justice, and that accountability is indispensable for healing and reconciliation.”

The statement calls for the ongoing investigations of the International Criminal Court into alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity by both Israel and Hamas to proceed without obstruction, political interference, or double standards.

The WCC executive committee called for, among other actions, ending the impunity enjoyed by extremist settlers perpetrating violent attacks against Palestinians and their property in the West Bank.” 

The WCC executive committee is meeting in Hangzhou, China from 20-25 November.

WCC Statement Seeking Hope For a Just Peace in Palestine and Israel

WCC central committee moderator reflects on church unity, climate justice (WCC news release, 20 November 2025)

WCC general secretary: “WCC is being looked at as a source of strength and support” (WCC news release, 20 November 2025)

WCC executive committee opens in Hangzhou, China (WCC news release, 20 November 2025)

Photo gallery: WCC executive committee meeting in China