WCC calls for sanctions on Israel The World Council of Churches (WCC) has issued a formal call for sanctions against the State of Israel, citing concerns over human rights violations and the ongoing conflict with Palestinians. In a statement released on Tuesday, WCC leaders urged member churches and the international community to support measures that would hold Israel accountable for actions they say undermine peace and justice in the region. The appeal specifically references military operations in the occupied Palestinian territories and alleged breaches of international humanitarian law. The WCC, a global...