“Such treatment of civilians and peace activists constitutes a serious violation of human dignity and of international human rights and humanitarian law, including the Fourth Geneva Convention,” Pillay said. “No security consideration can justify abuse.” Pillay demanded the immediate release of all detained activists and called for an independent investigation and full accountability for all reported violations. “We also acknowledge the principled actions taken by several governments to formally express their condemnation of these acts and their concern over the continued violations of international law by the State of Israel,” he said. “The dehumanizing rhetoric and actions promoted by certain Israeli political and settler actors continue to fuel violence, hatred, and impunity.” Humanitarian solidarity and peaceful civic action must never be criminalized, Pillay urged. “As churches committed to justice and peace, we affirm the God-given dignity of every human being,” he concluded. Read the full statement | 
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