Jerusalem bishop warns Gaza health services 'overwhelmed'

Tuesday, 30th December 2008
By Nick Mackenzie

The Anglican Bishop of Jerusalem has called for an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, warning that health services there are failing to cope with the injuries sustained in the Israeli attacks.

The Rt Rev Suheil Dawani, said that the three Abrahamic Faiths have observed their Holy Seasons with a sense of peace and goodwill, “therefore, we are greatly grieved by the severity of the ongoing military operations in Gaza that are occurring in heavily populated areas and impacting the civilian population.” the rest