IDF Incident at Gaza Church: Pope Francis Condemns Killing of Christian Women

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed an "incident" at the last Catholic Church in Gaza after accusations from the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem that two Christian women were shot and killed by IDF snipers inside the Holy Family Church. The IDF stated that they operated against a threat in the area and are conducting a thorough review of the incident. The church compound, which also houses a convent run by the Missionaries of Charity, was reportedly bombed, causing damage and disrupting care for disabled civilians. The Latin Patriarchate expressed concern and confusion over the attack, while Pope Francis called for prayers for peace in Gaza. The IDF maintains that it only targets terrorists and their infrastructure and does not target civilians or religious sites.