The Catholic ordinaries in the Holy Land have said that while the ceasefire agreement Israel and Hamas are closing in on is a necessary step, more has to happen to “credibly address the deep-rooted issues” at the core of the conflict.
“We hope that this ceasefire will mark an important end to the violence that has caused immeasurable suffering," the Catholic ordinaries said in a 16 January statement. "It is a necessary step to halt the destruction and meet the urgent humanitarian needs of countless families affected by the conflict.
