Christian leaders from the Catholic and Greek Orthodox Churches made a rare visit to Gaza’s only Catholic church on Friday. This visit followed a tragic event where an Israeli strike on the Holy Family Catholic parish resulted in the deaths of three people and injuries to several others. The attack caused significant damage to the church, a place where many Palestinians have sought shelter.
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the highest Catholic official in Jerusalem, entered Gaza carrying humanitarian aid and offering comfort to the victims of the strike. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed deep regret, calling the incident a mistake. This attack has escalated tensions in the region and prompted rare solidarity from Christian leaders across denominations.
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, which oversees the parish, condemned the attack and called for:
- Peace in the region
- Respect for places of worship
- Protection of civilian lives
This situation adds to the ongoing conflicts affecting Gaza and its surrounding areas. The visit by these Christian patriarchs underscores the grave humanitarian impact of the conflict and the urgent need to protect civilians and religious sites.
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