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.
Layla Moran, a UK MP, has revealed that her extended family, including children, are trapped inside a Catholic church in Gaza City since the start of the conflict. The situation has worsened with reports of white phosphorous, gunfire, and recent shootings of civilians within the compound. The generators have stopped working, leaving the family in desperate conditions. Medical treatment is inaccessible, and the complex has been heavily bombed, destroying essential resources. Moran fears for their survival and criticizes the lack of explanation for Israeli forces targeting the church.
UK MP Layla Moran has revealed that her family, including her grandmother, son, daughter-in-law, and 11-year-old twins, are among hundreds of civilians trapped in the Holy Family Church in Gaza City. They sought refuge in the church after their home was bombed, but now face dire conditions with no access to food or water. The church compound has been targeted by Israeli forces, resulting in the deaths of two Christian women and injuries to several others. The family's situation is further complicated by the lack of internet and intermittent power. Despite efforts to seek assistance, the situation remains complex, and the family fears for their survival.
