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Christian patriarchs make rare visit to Gaza after deadly Israeli strike on church
GAZA CITY, GAZA STRIP, PALESTINE, JUL 19 – The Holy Family Church sheltered over 500 displaced people before an Israeli strike killed three and injured nine, raising international calls for protection of religious sites amid the Gaza conflict.
- In Gaza City, a shell from Israeli forces struck the Church of the Holy Family early Thursday, leaving three dead and nine wounded.
- The Church of the Holy Family has been under France’s protection since 1535, long serving as a sanctuary for Christians during crises, safeguarding it through historic capitulations with King Francis I and Suleiman the Magnificent.
- The explosion occurred next to the church’s cross, scattering shrapnel throughout the courtyard, Anton Asfar said, and Saad Salameh, 60, and Fumayya Ayyad, 84, were killed, as Latin Patriarchate reported.
- In Rome, Meloni decried the attack as `unacceptable`, and in Jerusalem, Netanyahu termed it a `tragedy`.
- In a telegram, Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire and safeguarding holy sites, while religious and political leaders worldwide demand an end to violence.
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The Straits TimesPope Leo calls for end to 'barbarity of war' after strike on Gaza church
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JERUSALEM (VINnews) — In an unintended incident which occurred this week, three people were killed and at least five others injured by a stray Israeli shell that hit the compound of the Latin Church of the Holy Family in Gaza. Prime Minister Netanyahu quickly called the Pope to offer his apology. Join our WhatsApp group […]
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