"The United Church of Christ has always been on the front end of movements for peace and justice in the US and abroad. Specifically, regarding unjust war and the violation of human rights, we, as a denomination, have never been afraid to name atrocities wherever and whenever they occur. For one compelling example, in 2015, the General Synod of the UCC passed a resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, which specifically named genocide as a crime that should be “prevented, halted, acknowledged and recognized.”Inspired by and consistent with this history, the United Church of Christ Palestine Israel Network recognizes and acknowledges Israel’s war on Gaza as genocide. This reality requires bold action. Therefore, we call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the release of all hostages and prisoners, an end to the blockade of Gaza, and an end to the illegal Israeli occupation of the West Bank. We further call for Palestinians to be granted the rights to self-determination and statehood, in compliance with international law."

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