Southern Cross Alliance for Israel Releases a Statement Condemning Hamas Massacres & Supporting Israel
The Southern Cross Alliance for Israel (SCAFI)*, together with those organisations listed in the schedule below, utterly condemns and denounces the terrorist attacks on Israel from Gaza commencing on 7 October 2023. Hundreds of heavily armed terrorists conducted brutal, horrific abuses, massacres, and abductions of unarmed civilians — women, children, and elderly people in over 20 villages and communities. They murdered many hundreds in the streets and in their homes, and maimed thousands. They are publicly abusing, humiliating and murdering abducted children and women in Gaza.
Such an obscene display of hatred and evil must be unequivocally denounced and eradicated. Israel has every right to take all measures necessary to defend itself and to defeat the terrorist forces responsible for this atrocity.
We call on the entire civilised world to condemn Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and to unequivocally renounce nations, organisations, factions, and individuals who openly or tacitly support, or seek to justify their barbaric tactics.
We are deeply concerned that there are segments within the Australian community celebrating these murders or seeking to justify them. This conduct amounts to incitement to violence and will place the Australian Jewish community at risk.
We call on the Australian government to immediately stop financial support of the illegitimate and corrupt regimes governing the Palestinian Arab population in the region. This misguided aid funds corruption and terrorism, including that which we have seen this week.
We stand in solidarity with the people of Israel and its brave soldiers who are risking their lives to provide security and stability for Israeli citizens. We extend our condolences to those who are mourning, pray for the speedy recovery of the injured, and for the speedy redemption of those kidnapped.
Yours Sincerely,
John Lockwood
Chairman
Supporting Leaders and Organisations
Alex Genovese – Derek Prince Ministries
Andrew Tucker – THinC the Hague
Barry Rogers OAM – Beersheba Vision
Danielle and Massey Dixon – Ark Ministries
Deon Van Baalen – HaYovel
Enoch Lavender – Olive Tree Ministries
Graham McLennan – National Alliance of Christian Leaders
Greg Cumming – Good News For Israel
Hilary Moroney – Canberra House of Prayer
Hugh Kitson & Fraser Harding – Title Deed Media
Ian Worby – Christians for Israel
Jayne O’Neal – Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast
John Lockwood – Southern Cross Alliance for Israel; Kingdom Builders
Jon-Paul Tyrere – Unity Chapel Perth
Joy Heylen – Christian Friends of Israel Communities
Kelvin Crombie – Heritage Resources
Kyal Cumming – Kingdom Church
Kym Farnik – Canberra Declaration
Les Crawford – Friends of Israel
Martin Wetherston – CMJ
Margaret Court – Victory Life Centre Perth
Matt Chivers – Bridges for Peace
Matthew DeRemer – Thrive Community
Mike Smith – Life Church Ingham
Nel Farnik – Great South Land Ministry; Celebrate Israel
Norman and Barbara Miller – Indigenous Friends of Israel; Centre for International Reconciliation and Peace
Peter Schuptar – Prayer for Israel
Peter and Melissa Haigh – Lions Gate Ministry
Ruth Webb – Tabernacle of David Bendigo
Sarah Way – International Christian Embassy Jerusalem
Simon Lawry – Friends of Israel
Steve Leiblich – Friends of Israel WA
Steven Green – Olive Tree Travel
Warwick Marsh – Canberra Declaration
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*SCAFI is an alliance of Christian and Jewish organisations residing under the Southern Cross.
Our mission is to expand the Alliance and work together to educate and persuade all people in the region in pursuit of the following objectives:
- Recognising the Hebraic roots of Christianity;
- Promoting the adoption of Judeo-Christian ethics and values;
- Mutual respect for each Faith and the diverse traditions of practice;
- Supporting Israel in the community of nations, as the nation of the Jewish People; and
- Standing against antisemitism.
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Photo: The Israel Project/Wikimedia Commons
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Israel – God’s precious country.
We are praying with you in your terrible heartache, and deplore the horror unleashed against Israel.
May our Sovereign Lord act on Israel’s behalf, and encourage & comfort each of you in His own loving ways.
There are many Australians supporting your beloved country Israel.
Thank you. I thoroughly agree with your statement too and am grieved by the shocking terrorist attack against the nation of Israel that took place on 7th October.