Church leaders and representatives from across Canada are gathering in Ottawa on May 22 to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and a just peace in Israel/Palestine. Activities include a march and prayer vigil on Parliament Hill. Read more.      

The Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage is a network of autonomous Christian groups with shared perspectives who are engaging in a prayerful show of solidarity in cities around the world. Individuals walked all or a portion of the length of the Gaza strip during Lent.

The calls of the Canadian Churches, which align with the global calls, are as follows:   

1. Enduring and Sustained Ceasefire.   
2. Immediate flow of life saving food, water, aid, fuel and humanitarian assistance.  
3. Release of all captives. 
4. End all arms transfers to Israel.
5. End of occupation so a just-peace can begin.  

KAIROS member church leaders will gather in Ottawa on May 22-23 to bring these calls in person to the Government of Canada and Parliamentarians, urging them to take immediate and sustained steps to advance and promote the calls made in the Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage. 

Ottawa activity on May 22 starts with a gathering at 8 a.m. at Minto park followed by a march to Parlilament Hill for a vigil at 10:00 a.m. While in Ottawa, church leaders will be meeting with Members of Parliament.

More information about the schedule of activity and how to participate is available here. .

Canada Talks Israel Palestine (CTIP) is the weekly newsletter of Peter Larson, Chair of the Ottawa Forum on Israel/Palestine (OFIP). It aims to promote a serious discussion in Canada about Canada’s response to the complicated and emotional Israel/Palestine issue with a focus on the truth, clear analysis and human rights for all. Readers with different points of view are invited to make comment.
Want to learn more about us? Go to Ottawa Forum on Israel/Palestine.ca