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ÖRK begrüßt Entscheidung des Obersten Gerichts in Israel und nennt sie ein Zeichen der Hoffnung

Der Generalsekretär des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK), Pastor Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, begrüßte die jüngste Entscheidung des Obersten Gerichtshofs in Israel, mit der angeordnet wurde, dass die Rückkehr der palästinensischen Bevölkerung in das Dorf Khirbet Sanuta in der Gemeinde Masafer Yatta südlich von Hebron im Westjordanland bis zum 16. Februar ermöglicht werden müsse, nachdem diese vor der Siedlergewalt dort geflohen waren. 

WCC welcomes decision by Israel’s Supreme Court as a sign of hope

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay welcomed the decision by Israel's Supreme Court, ordering the return of Khirbet Zanouta Palestinians to their village in Hebrons Masafer Yatta area in the West Bank, by 16 February, after they fled due to settler violence. 

From generation to generation

The mountaintop is a holy place. The valleys below are distant, and the weight of daily life feels momentarily lifted. In scripture, its where humanity and the divine meet: Moses conversed with God amidst fire and cloud on Sinai; Elijah heard the still small voice on Horeb; Jesus transfigured in the presence of his disciples, his face shining like the sun. 

WCC welcomes array of visitors during Advent season

The World Council of Churches (WCC) welcomed an array of visitors during Advent season, including delegations from the Presbyterian Church (USA), World Communion of Reformed Churches, Nordic churches, and the Conference of European Churches.