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World Council of Churches, Middle East Council of Churches, denounce attacks on civilian locations in Lebanon

The World Council of Churches (WCC) and Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), following the serious and catastrophic security escalation witnessed on 8 April in the city of Beirut, along with many other Lebanese regions, expressed deep concern and strong condemnation of what has occurred.

"A series of simultaneous, violent, and unprecedented airstrikes targeted 100 sites, including residential neighborhoods and civilian locations across various Lebanese areas, resulting in hundreds of wounded and martyrs among innocent civilians,” reads a joint message from the two organizations. “We strongly denounce these attacks and emphasize the necessity of protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure, based on the fundamental obligation under international humanitarian law.”

The World Council of Churches and Middle East Council of Churches affirmed that the world today faces a serious test of its humanity. “One does not need to be Lebanese or Arab to feel anger at what is happening in Gaza, Lebanon, and other Middle Eastern countries,” reads the message. “It is enough to be human in a time when we need to humanize humanity itself”…

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The Middle East Council of Churches Extends Its Condolences on the Passing of Brother Nour, Founder of Télé Lumière-Noursat and its Satellite Channels

Secretary General Professor Abs: Brother Nour was a social and humanitarian phenomenon

The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, extended his condolences on behalf of the MECC General Secretariat on the passing of Brother Nour, founder of Télé Lumière-Noursat and its satellite channels, at Our Lady of Compassion Church in Ajaltoun - Lebanon.

Professor Abs wrote a message of condolence in the book of condolences at the Church’s hall, expressing his deep sorrow and considering Brother Nour a social and humanitarian phenomenon.

As well as, Télé Lumière conducted interviews with Professor Michel Abs, in which he spoke about Brother Nour's virtues, his personal relationship with him, and the ongoing cooperation between MECC and Télé Lumière.

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