In a final statement at the end of their meeting in Bethlehem today (May 19, 2015), Pax Christi (Peace of Christ) International reaffirmed its recognition of the state of Palestine, a ban on Israeli settlements, and its stand in favor of nonviolent struggle against occupation, according to the Independent Catholic News website. The following is a summary of today's Pax Christi statement:
"The World Assembly of Pax Christi urges all UN-member states to recognize the state of Palestine and to ban Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine.
"The 160 participants in the Assembly of the International Catholic peace movement in Bethlehem/West Bank from 13th to 17th May are deeply concerned about Israeli policies that deny the rights of the Palestinian people and preclude the possibility of a two-state solution.
"Pax Christi International supports Palestinians in their nonviolent struggle to end occupation and Israelis who stand for human rights and international law, including as applied to Palestinians."
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