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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.

via Fox News|

#church-bombing #conflictreligion #gaza

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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|

#call-to-prayer #conflictreligion #idf

conflictreligion2 years ago•4 min saved

"Israeli Strike Devastates Gaza's Oldest Mosque, Urgent Preservation Needed"

The Omari Mosque, Gaza's oldest and most iconic landmark, has been largely destroyed in an Israeli strike. The mosque, with a storied history incorporating various religious traditions, was converted from a Byzantine church to a mosque and back multiple times over the centuries. The Israeli military claims that the mosque grounds contained a tunnel shaft used by militants. The destruction of the mosque is part of Israel's ongoing military campaign to eliminate Hamas in Gaza, resulting in widespread devastation and loss of life.

via NPR|

#conflictreligion #destruction #gaza

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Tragedy Strikes: Deadly Blast Hits Greek Orthodox Church in Gaza City

The historic Church of St. Porphyrius in Gaza City, which was sheltering hundreds of displaced Palestinians, was struck in a deadly blast. The casualty count and extent of the damage are still unclear. The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem blamed Israel for the strike, while the Israel Defense Forces stated that a strike targeting a Hamas control center had damaged the church's wall. The Church of St. Porphyrius, Gaza's oldest active church, has long been a place of refuge for its members, who are a religious minority in the Gaza Strip. Christians make up about 1 percent of Gaza's population and have faced restrictions and discrimination.

via The Washington Post|

#church-of-st-porphyrius #conflictreligion #displaced-palestinians