HOLY LAND: CHRISTIAN LEADER, "APPEAL TO THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY, DO NOT BOYCOTT THE PALESTINIANS"

” “An appeal to the international community "not to boycott the Palestinian population" but "commit itself to settle the conflict by putting an end to the sufferings of this land and of all its people" was made today by the patriarchs and heads of the churches of Jerusalem on the occasion of the Easter message. "It’s not fair to boycott a population that has suffered and still suffers oppression and injustice – write the leaders of the Christian churches – while the international community just watches without putting an end to all this. This ‘paralysis’ has brought violence, terrorism and the humiliation of human beings". "We appeal to our rulers, in the awareness that they are called to take important decisions. But if there’s a sincere will, then there’s also a way to overcome any obstacle to achieve security, peace and justice for Israelis and Palestinians". The religious leaders appeal directly to the Israeli authorities so that they may take "appropriate measures to free Palestinians and Israelis and consider the Palestinian Authority a help and a partner in the building of peace". ” “