Pope Francis prays at Israel’s separation barrier on Could 25, 2014 within the Occupied West Financial institution city of Bethlehem.
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Pope Francis has known as for an investigation to find out if Israel’s army assaults on Gaza represent genocide. It is the primary time he is advised in public that Israel could also be engaged in genocide.
Excerpts from a brand new e book (“Hope by no means disappoints. Pilgrims in direction of a greater world” by Hernán Reyes Alcaide) primarily based on interviews with the pontiff have been printed in Rome on Monday. In a single excerpt, Pope Francis publicly makes use of the phrase “genocide” in reference to Israel’s actions in Gaza.
Francis mentioned, “In keeping with some consultants, what is going on in Gaza has the traits of a genocide.”
The Pope has repeatedly known as for a ceasefire in Gaza, in addition to for the discharge of the hostages and elevated humanitarian assist to Gaza. Earlier, he advised Israel’s assaults are immoral and disproportionate.
Practically 44,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since October 7, 2023, based on Gaza’s Well being Ministry.
