The Confessing Anglican Church (CAC) issues this public statement in response to the Church of England’s recent decision to give institutional prominence to the Kairos II declaration—a document that levels grave accusations of genocide, apartheid, settler colonialism, and sweeping condemnations of Zionism. These claims are not only politically charged; they are factually unsound, morally reckless, and pastorally harmful.
Compassion divorced from truth ceases to be Christian compassion
Bishop Ceirion H. Dewar, Missionary Bishop for the UK Missionary Diocese of Providence, has articulated the seriousness of this moment with clarity and courage. As he rightly warns: “Compassion divorced from truth ceases to be Christian compassion. It becomes ideology clothed in ecclesiastical vestments.”
The CAC affirms his assessment. The Church’s vocation is to proclaim Christ, to comfort the afflicted without abandoning truth, and to resist every temptation to baptize political ideologies with ecclesiastical authority.
Firsthand Testimony From Archbishop Robert Gosselin
The Most Revd Dr Robert Gosselin, General Secretary and Metropolitan & Provincial Archbishop of the Province of Reconciliation within the Confessing Anglican Church, has a two‑decade history of work with and within Israel, including more than ten years living in the country for extended periods each year.
Not a Lone Voice
Moreover, several clergy of the Confessing Anglican Church bring additional decades of direct, hands‑on ministry experience in Israel. Their combined witness aligns fully with Archbishop Gosselin’s own firsthand testimony and stands in unequivocal contrast to the claims advanced in the Kairos II declaration.
Direct Knowledge
His responsibilities have included multiple sensitive projects with and on behalf of ministries of the State of Israel—initiatives dedicated to advancing the safety and security of the nation and its people. While many of these duties cannot be publicly detailed, they have afforded him a rare and authoritative firsthand vantage point from which to assess the claims advanced in the Kairos II declaration.
Boots On The Ground
Archbishop Gosselin has personally observed the propaganda operations of Hamas—an organization responsible for severe harm, loss of life, and systematic human rights violations. Based on direct experience, he testifies unequivocally that many of the assertions repeated in the Kairos II document lack factual substance, and others are deliberately manipulated for political effect.
The accusations of genocide, ethnic cleansing, and systemic targeting of Christians or Muslims by Israel are demonstrably false.
1. Medical Care for Gazans—Even During Active Conflict
Archbishop Gosselin and our clergy living in Israel have witnessed Gazan civilians being transported into Israel for urgent medical treatment during wartime operations. Israeli hospitals—where Jewish, Christian, and Arab medical staff work side by side—have treated children with life‑threatening injuries, adults requiring complex surgeries, and patients with chronic conditions who cannot receive adequate care under Hamas governance. These acts of mercy continued even as Hamas launched rockets at the very communities providing the care. A well‑documented example is the case of six‑year‑old Mariam Abu Daka, a Gazan child brought into Israel for lifesaving treatment at Sheba Medical Center, whose care was publicly acknowledged by hospital officials and reported internationally—illustrating the humanitarian reality the Kairos II declaration ignores.
2. Humanitarian Aid Entering Gaza
Israel facilitates large humanitarian shipments into Gaza, including food, medical supplies, water‑purification equipment, fuel for hospitals, and emergency relief materials. Publicly released figures from the Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) show that more than 20,000 truckloads of humanitarian aid entered Gaza in 2023 alone—including over 400,000 tons of food, millions of liters of fuel for medical facilities, and thousands of tons of medical supplies and water‑treatment materials. Much of this aid—intended for free civilian distribution—has been seized by Hamas, diverted for military use, or sold back to Gazans at inflated prices. This pattern is not theoretical; it is documented and witnessed firsthand.
3. Freedom of Worship and Religious Life in Israel
Contrary to the rhetoric of the Kairos II declaration, Archbishop Gosselin affirms that churches in Israel operate freely and without harassment from Israeli authorities. Christian clergy minister openly in Jerusalem, Nazareth, Haifa, and across the country. Muslims and other Arab citizens enjoy civil liberties, voting rights, legal protections, and religious freedom unmatched in many surrounding nations. Daily interactions among Jewish, Christian, and Muslim communities occur in ways impossible in regions governed by extremist groups.
These realities stand in stark contrast to the narrative promoted by Hamas and echoed—tragically—by some church bodies.
Integrity of Israeli Partners
Across more than a decade, Archbishop Gosselin and our clergy have worked closely with ministries, organizations, and individuals dedicated to serving Israeli communities, advancing humanitarian work, and protecting innocent lives. Their integrity, professionalism, and commitment to human dignity remain exemplary. He continues to work with them because their actions consistently demonstrate a moral seriousness absent from the propaganda-driven narratives now being given ecclesiastical amplification.
A Call to Truth, Justice, and Moral Courage
Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation
The Confessing Anglican Church stands firmly for truth, justice, and reconciliation grounded in reality—not ideology. We reject the libelous accusations embedded within the Kairos II declaration. We reject the moral confusion that elevates political manifestos above Scripture. We reject narratives that endanger Jewish‑Christian relations and undermine the Church’s witness.
We call upon Christian leaders—especially those entrusted with national or global influence—to exercise moral courage, resist ideological capture, and speak truthfully about the complexities of the Middle East. Falsehoods must be confronted. Propaganda must be exposed. And the Church must never become an unwitting amplifier of malicious claims.
The pursuit of peace requires honesty. The pursuit of justice requires clarity. And the pursuit of reconciliation requires the courage to reject narratives that inflame hatred rather than heal wounds.
