Synod members voted overwhelmingly to hear the Kairos II document despite warnings from Britain’s chief rabbi that it distorts the conflict, undermines Israel’s legitimacy and threatens Jewish-Christian relations

On Sunday, it debated Motion GS 2451A, 'Standing in solidarity for a just peace in Israel and Palestine', brought by the Carlisle Diocesan.

The motion came despite objections from pro-Israel groups over language used in the document