"Archbishop of Canterbury Urges Ceasefire and Peace in Gaza, Condemns Violence"
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, in a break from official British policy, called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to Israel's bombing of civilians. Welby joined other Christian leaders in Jerusalem to demand a humanitarian ceasefire to allow the safe delivery of food, water, and medical supplies to displaced civilians in Gaza. This statement contradicts the UK Prime Minister's decision to abstain from a UN ceasefire resolution and aligns the Church of England with the demonstrators in London calling for an end to the Israeli bombardment. The archbishop's call opens a rift between Britain's political and religious establishment over the Gaza war.