The Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Mark Hanson, released a statement saying that he "appreciated" President Obama's Israel - Palestinian speech on May 19 and that it "resonates with ELCA Mideast principles." (see here)
Bishop Hanson went on to say "(b)uilding on the president’s statement, we also continue to support a negotiated, final status agreement which achieves a 'shared Jerusalem' serving as a capital to both Palestine and Israel, with access to and full rights in the city for Jews, Christians and Muslims. . . The occupation must end, and Israel must withdraw its civilian population and military presence from all territory it has occupied since 1967."
Israeli Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu responded to President Obama's statement/speech/plan here.
Bishop Hanson went on to say "(b)uilding on the president’s statement, we also continue to support a negotiated, final status agreement which achieves a 'shared Jerusalem' serving as a capital to both Palestine and Israel, with access to and full rights in the city for Jews, Christians and Muslims. . . The occupation must end, and Israel must withdraw its civilian population and military presence from all territory it has occupied since 1967."
Israeli Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu responded to President Obama's statement/speech/plan here.
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