Plight of Christians trapped in Gaza church sparks international concern
The situation for Christians sheltering inside the Holy Family Parish church in Gaza has become "beyond desperate," according to British lawmaker Layla Moran, whose family is among the hundreds trapped there. Moran reported that snipers are shooting at people, and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have ordered them to evacuate without providing clear instructions or alternative places of refuge. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has accused an Israeli military sniper of killing a mother and daughter inside the church, while the IDF denies responsibility. The IDF's actions have drawn international criticism, with Pope Francis and British Minister of State for the Middle East Tariq Ahmad condemning the killings and calling for Israel to abide by humanitarian law. Moran's family members are running out of supplies, and she fears for their survival.
