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2 killed and several injured in Israeli strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church

On July 17, 2025, a strike by Israeli forces on the sole Catholic church in Gaza resulted in the deaths of three individuals and caused injuries to several others, among them the parish priest.
The strike occurred amid ongoing Israeli military operations targeting sites in Gaza and Syria, including strikes supporting Syria's Druze minority.
The Holy Family Church, sheltering about 600 displaced persons mostly children and some with special needs, suffered significant damage from the strike.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu called the strike a "mistake," expressed deep regret, and announced an investigation, while US President Trump expressed a negative reaction.
The attack prompted widespread condemnation, including calls for an end to the war, respect for civilian sanctuaries, and warnings against regional destabilization.

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