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"Latin Patriarch Condemns IDF's Bombing of Gaza Convent as Pope Calls for Justice"

The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has released images of a church compound in Gaza that Christian leaders allege was bombed by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), resulting in the deaths of two women and damage to the structures. The IDF denies the allegations, stating that they were targeting Hamas spotters. The White House has expressed concerns and raised the issue with the Israeli government. The Latin Patriarchate claims that the attack was unprovoked and without warning, and the Vatican has expressed outrage. The IDF maintains that they were responding to an RPG attack by Hamas.

2 years ago•Source: Fox News

IDF Takes Action Against Soldiers Disrespecting Mosques in Jenin

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2.045 min•2 years ago

IDF Takes Action Against Soldiers Disrespecting Mosques in Jenin

The IDF has condemned the behavior of soldiers who were filmed mocking the Islamic call to prayer in a mosque in Jenin. The incident occurred during raids in the occupied West Bank, where Israeli troops have killed 12 Palestinians. Footage shows soldiers reciting Jewish prayers in the style of the call to prayer and singing Hebrew songs through the mosque's loudspeaker. The Palestinian foreign ministry condemned the mockery, and the IDF stated that the soldiers involved will be disciplined.

via The Guardian