Israel Hamas war: Kiwi church group Connection City stranded in Jerusalem amid conflict

Thursday, October 12th, 2023

A New Zealand-based Christian church group are desperately attempting to flee Israel as they feel the vibrations of daily rocket attacks from their hotel.

Fifty-four members of the Connection City Church Assemblies of God were on a Holy Land tour when Palestinian Islamist group Hamas launched a surprise attack, killing hundreds and wounding thousands.

“I’m not going to feel safe until I touch New Zealand soil,” tour member Pesi Sikalu told the Herald. Read more

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