World Council of Churches denounces Israel’s apartheid and occupation, calls for divestment and sanctions – Mondoweiss

Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa earlier this week, the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC) issued a bold statement naming the reality of apartheid in Israel, demanding the end of Israel’s occupation and the lifting of the unlawful blockade of Gaza, and calling on states and churches “to impose consequences for violations of international law, including targeted sanctions, divestment, and arms embargoes.” 

The statement acknowledges the WCC’s…