A family looks at an apartment block destroyed by a missile strike on Jalaa Street, Gaza City, 21 February 2024. (Credit: Christian Aid/Omar Al-Qattaa)Churches and Christian charities from multiple denominations are joining together to pray for an end to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The planned events begin on Sunday, when churches will hold a minute’s silence and say a prayer written by the Most Rev Dr Hosam E. Naoum, Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem. Amen.”Sunday 21 September is also the UN’s World Peace Day and coincides with a similar call to prayer issued by the World Council of Churches. The gravity of the situation demands a united Christian witness for peace, justice, and reconciliation.