Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephone conversation with Pope Leon XIV after the Israeli army shot down the only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip. 3 people were killed as a consequence of the attack and at least 10 were injured. The Israeli authorities acknowledged that the fire had been fired mistakenly and that the investigation had been initiated.
The Vatican Press Office reported that the discussion was held at the initiative of the head of the Israeli government. Netanjahu called in connection with a Thursday shooting by the Israeli army of the only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip.
The Prime Minister and the commanding officer of the armed forces reported that the fire occurred mistakenly. It was besides ensured that an investigation was initiated.
The Pope expresses deep concern
The Press Office of the Holy See reported that the Pope " one more time expressed deep concern over the dramatic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip". He was peculiarly afraid about the situation of children, the aged and the sick.
Leon XIV besides reiterated his appeal "to defend places of worship, and above all the faithful and all the people in Palestine and Israel". The Pope repeatedly called for the end of the war in the region.
Continuation of the Israeli offensive
The Israeli authorities proceed the offensive in the Gaza Strip, which they guarantee is aimed at Hamas' terrorist group. The military operation has been moving since October 2023.
The Palestinian side emphasizes that the Israeli retaliation for Hamas' invasion of early October 2023 had already consumed the lives of nearly 60,000 civilians. About 1.2 1000 people were killed in the first Hamas attack and over 250 were kidnapped.
(PAP) Note: This article was edited with Artificial Intelligence.
