Global Ministries among 90+ organizations in support of Congressional Lebanon War Powers Resolution

Global Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of Christ is among more than 90 organizations which have lent their support to a bill introduced in the US Congress to end US support for Israel’s war on Lebanon.

U.S. forces have been involved in hostilities through President Trump’s command and coordination over Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, as well as through intelligence sharing and targeting assistance. As the letter lays out: “under Section 8(c) of the law, the “introduction of armed forces” includes “to command, coordinate, participate in the movement of, or accompany the regular or irregular military forces of any foreign country or government when such military forces are engaged, or there exists an imminent threat that such forces will become engaged, in hostilities” and that “this U.S. role in the war in Lebanon includes “green lighting” specific Israeli military operations in Lebanon — providing approval or disapproval over whether they may proceed — a defining function of military command”.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s Lebanon War Powers Resolution, H.Con.Res. 84, which is set for a vote in the House this afternoon. By supporting this resolution, these organizations are urging every member of Congress to vote in favor, and therefore to end the US’ continued support for Israel’s invasion, occupation, and war crimes.

The full letter is available below: