Gaza War: Catholic Church in Gaza met with attack – two deaths

Palestinian information has been met in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip. The Latin patriarchy in Jerusalem confirmed that the Catholic Church of the Holy Family in the center of the city of Gaza was hit in an attack and two people killed. There were also several injuries, including the pastor of the community, and damage to the church.

Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the circumstances of the incident were still unclear. “Israel regretted deeply regret about the damage to the Church of the Holy Family in the city of Gaza and about any civilian victims,” said a message from the authority. “Israel never attacks churches or religious sites.”

Israel’s army explained that she was aware of the reports of damage to the church and victims in the area. The circumstances of the incident would be checked. The Israeli military undertakes “all possible efforts” to protect civilians and to limit damage to civilian buildings, including religious institutions. The army regrets any damage, it said in a statement.

According to Palestinian information, around 600 displaced persons are said to have been accommodated in the church. Around 1,000 Christians live in the Gaza strip, and a total of more than two million inhabitants. There are three churches in the coastal strip, the church of the Holy Family is the only Catholic church.

Pope calls for ceasefire in the Gaza War

After the incident, Pope Leo XIV again called for an immediate ceasefire. The head of the Catholic Church complained about the loss of human life. In a condolences gram published by the Vatican, the new head of 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide warned to “dialogue, reconciliation and permanent peace”.

Meloni: “The attacks are unacceptable”

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also commented on the incident. “The attacks against the civilian population, which has been demonstrating Israel for months, are unacceptable,” said Meloni. Israel’s army always emphasizes that she is taking action against Hamas and other terrorist organizations and take measures to protect the civilian population in the Gaza Strip.

The Latin patriarchy in Jerusalem published a photo of the church, on which damage can be seen on the roof of the church.

From medical circles in the Gaza Strip it was said that at least 32 people have been killed in the entire coastal strip since morning.

The information could not initially be checked independently.