Presiding Bishop reiterates call for 'sustained intervention'

Commenting on the unfolding developments in the Middle East,Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold said today: 'While much of the world's focus is understandably on the disaster in Lebanon, we cannot forget the continuing humanitarian crisis for Palestinians in Gaza.

'Reports from the Anglican Hospital in Gaza, Ahli Arab, are devastating,' Griswold said.

In a letter of thanks to Episcopal Relief and Development for its contribution of $25,000, hospital director Suhaila Tarai wrote: 'Since yesterday Israel military tanks and warplanes are sowing destruction to Palestinians homes, lands, infrastructures, roads, water supplies and electricity, innocents, children, women and sick persons are targeted.

'In al Sha'af -Toffah area alone (which is eight kilometers from Ahli Hospital) 25 Palestinians were yesterday killed with shills fired from tanks, among them were a pregnant mother and her two baby girls, 300 were also injured; moreover, tens of families are still captured and unable to leave their homes there.

'They are suffering from short of water, electricity and food despite of their S.O.S callings, yet the International Red Cross is unable to reach them. Gaza is in distress, humiliation and death.'

Article from: Episcopal News Service