Co-signed 30th November, 2023

The Australian Sangha Association and the Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils are saddened and shocked by the events of recent days in Israel and Gaza; namely, the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack and subsequent Israeli siege of Gaza. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Israeli and Palestinian people; for those who are mourning loved ones, for those who have been injured, for those who have been abducted and for those who are fearing for
their safety. We hope all people and communities find safety and that the violence ends. We also hope for a genuine peace process that will enable reconciliation between opposing forces and that the conflict can be resolved non-violently.