The heads of Christian churches in Jerusalem have denounced continuing hostilities in the Gaza Strip as well as "all forms of violence and killings from all parties" and have called for a world day of prayer for peace in the Holy Land.
In a joint statement, made available on 30 December, the church leaders noted that "this bloodshed and violence will not lead to peace and justice but breed more hatred and hostility". It followed days of Israeli air strikes said to be in retaliation for continuing rockets attacks by Hamas and the Islamic Jihad from Gaza into Israel.
The Christian leaders called on the world to keep Sunday, Jan. 4 as a day of prayer for justice and peace, "in the land of peace". This came after five days of violence had left more than 360 people dead, while the U.N. Relief and Works Agency said at least 62 of those killed were civilians.
http://www.anglicanjournal.com/100/article/jerusalem-christian-leaders-seek-day-of-prayer-halt-to-gaza-violence/?cHash=eabf50b50b
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