New Israel bombing on Gaza hit the only Catholic Church and caused several injured, including Argentine pastor Gabriel Romanelli

The attack caused several dead and wounded, including the Argentine pastor of the Sagrada Familia Church in Gaza, which offers refuge to hundreds of displaced in the midst of the armed conflict in the region.

At least two women died and several people were injured after an attack by Israel that hit a Catholic parish in the Gaza Strip this Thursday. Among those affected is Argentine priest Gabriel Romanelliwho leads the Sagrada Familia Church, which offers help, refuge and containment to people affected by war.

The attack damaged the Church of the Sagrada Familia, the only Catholic Church within the Palestinian enclave, as confirmed by the Latin patriarchy of Jerusalem in a statement. Initially reported: “The Church of the Sagrada Familia in Gaza has been beaten this morning by a bombing. There are several injured in the place, including the pastor, Gabriel Romanelli. At this time there are no confirmed deaths.”

However, he later confirmed the attack he left Two killed peoplea man and a woman. “We pray for the rest of their souls and for the end of this wild war. Nothing can justify attacks against innocent civilians”, Declared the patriarchy

Jerusalem statement

The Latin Patriarchy statement of Jerusalem

Latin patriarchy of Jerusalem

Also, at least six people were injured, two in critical condition, while the pastor, Father Gabriel Romanelli, who had a close relationship with the late Pope Francis about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, suffered leg injuries.

For their part, the Israel Defense Forces (FDI) said: “The IDF are aware of the reports related to the damage caused to the Church of the Sagrada Familia in the city of Gaza and the victims in the place. The incident circumstances are being examined”

“Israeli attacks in Gaza have also affected the Church of the Sagrada Familia,” said Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, in a statement. “The attacks that Israel have been carrying out against the civilian population is unacceptable. No military action can justify such an attitude,” he added.

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