Regina Titelius writes in the West Australian on 24 June that the Anglican Church in WA is considering a proposal to sell any investments in companies that "support the occupation" of Palestinian lands. The move comes as the Anglican church in Britain prepares to adopt a report by its "Justice and Peace Network," which calls for pressure on Israeli companies....
The proposal drew immediate criticism from sections of Australia's Jewish community, raising concerns about anti-Semitism and fears that such a policy would provoke terrorism.
Perth's Anglican Archbishop Roger Herft said the Church recognised that peace in Palestine was"the key to world peace" and that it would study the report, which was of interest. If the British church decided to support the report, then the Australian church would need to make a decision....
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