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"Latin Patriarch Condemns IDF's Bombing of Gaza Convent as Pope Calls for Justice"
conflictreligion2 years ago

"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.

IDF investigation ongoing as Pope Francis denounces killing of Christian women in Gaza
conflictinternational-relations2 years ago

IDF investigation ongoing as Pope Francis denounces killing of Christian women in Gaza

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has denied accusations that it killed two Christian women at Gaza's only Catholic Church, as investigations into the incident continue. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem claimed that an IDF sniper murdered the women inside the Holy Family Parish, where many Christian families have sought refuge during the conflict with Hamas. The IDF stated that their initial review found that the troops were targeting Hamas spotters in the area, and that they take claims of strikes on sensitive sites, including churches, seriously. The incident has displaced disabled individuals and damaged the church compound.