Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has issued a statement concerning the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington, D.C., calling it "yet another example of the rising, deadly scourge of anti-Semitism in our society." Eaton notes the tragedy "occurred in the context of an event hosted by the American Jewish Committee that featured speakers from the Multifaith Alliance and the humanitarian organization IsraAID. These speakers were discussing avenues for ensuring that humanitarian aid reaches Gaza, precisely the kind of collaboration that is needed, and that the ELCA supports, as the people of Gaza face starvation and intentional mass displacement." Read the full statement: (fb)