wfn.org | Christian Leaders in Jerusalem Send Urgent Appeal to President Bush

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Fr. Raed Abusahlia
 Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem
P.O.Box  14152 - Jerusalem 97500
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JERUSALEM, April 2, 2002---Following is the text of an urgent appeal from the 
heads of the thirteen historic Christian communities in Israel and Palestine 
to U.S. President George Bush:

To President George Bush

Mr President,

 We appeal to you to stop immediately the inhuman tragedy that is taking 
place in this Holy Land in our Palestinian towns and villages. Only this 
morning the Israeli tanks have reached the Church of the Nativity in 
Bethlehem, the City of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

 There is wanton indiscriminate killings. Very many people are deprived of 
water, electricity, food supplies and basic medical needs. Many of our 
religious institutions have been invaded and damaged. 

 We call upon your Christian Conscience- because we know you are the only one 
who can stop this tragedy immediately.  

 We in return will play our part in mediating for the peace and security of 
all the people of this Land, both Israeli and Palestinian.

 Signed 

The Patriarchs, Archbishops and Heads of all the Christian Churches in 
Jerusalem

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