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Archbishop of Canterbury Apologizes For Snubbing Outspoken Palestinian Pastor Critical of Israel’s Actions in Gaza

The Archbishop of Canterbury has publicly apologized after refusing to meet a Pastor from Bethlehem during his visit to the United Kingdom. 

Archbishop Justin Welby declined to meet Reverend Munther Isaac after the Pastor shared a platform with Jeremy Corbyn at a pro-Palestinian rally last month.

Jeremy Bernard Corbyn, describes himself as a socialist, is a British politician who served as Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Labour Party from 2015 to 2020.

Reverend Munther Isaac, the Pastor of the Christmas Evangelical Lutheran church in Bethlehem, has been an outspoken critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza following Hamas’ Oct. 7 terrorist attack. 

In the run-up to Christmas, his Nativity with baby Jesus in rubble went viral. 

He was one of the speakers at a recent rally in London led by the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign. It was attended by thousands of people who demanded a ceasefire in Gaza.

He also led a prayer vigil outside the House of Commons where he repeated his call for a ceasefire.

Archbishop Welby said in a statement that it was “wrong” not to meet with him. They are now scheduled to meet next week. 

“Recently I declined to meet with Rev Dr Munther Isaac during his UK visit,” he said. “I apologise for and deeply regret this decision, and the hurt, anger, and confusion it caused.

“I was wrong not to meet with my brother in Christ from the Holy Land, especially at this time of profound suffering for our Palestinian Christian brothers and sisters. I look forward to speaking and praying with him next week.”

Isaac has welcomed the apology. 

“Thank you Archbishop Justin Welby,” he tweeted. “I welcome this statement, and I look forward to our meeting next week as brothers in Christ.”

By Christian Today and published in Christian Post, https://www.christianpost.com/news/archbishop-of-canterbury-apologizes-to-palestinian-pastor.html?utm_source=Daily&utm_campaign=Daily&utm_medium=newsletter

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