An airstrike by Israel on the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza City resulted in the tragic deaths of three individuals and inflicted injuries on at least six more, including the parish priest, according to church authorities. The attack occurred Thursday morning, amid ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which have seen little advancement this week. Hundreds of Palestinians had sought refuge within the church compound when the strike happened.
Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Church Claims Lives Amid Stalled Truce Talks
Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Church Claims Lives Amid Stalled Truce Talks
An Israeli airstrike on a Catholic church in Gaza has led to casualties and sparked international outcry, as ceasefire negotiations remain deadlocked.
Farid Jubran, a representative of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, reported that the origin of the munition—whether from air or ground—remains ambiguous. Following the incident, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed regret over the damage caused and indicated that the military is investigating the event.
Pope Leo XIV responded to the violence by calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, while Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the attacks on civilians as "unacceptable," insisting that such military actions can never be justified. The humanitarian crisis continues to deepen in Gaza amidst relentless Israeli attacks, which Israel claims target Hamas, the militant group ruling the territory. Since the collapse of the previous ceasefire in March, over 7,750 Palestinians are believed to have died, exacerbating a desperate situation marked by scarcity of food, water, and shelter. With the ongoing conflict escalating, fatalities have surged to more than 55,000 since the Hamas-led assault on Israel began on October 7, 2023.
As the situation continues to develop and casualties mount, the international community remains watchful and concerned over the unfolding humanitarian crisis in the region.
Pope Leo XIV responded to the violence by calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, while Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the attacks on civilians as "unacceptable," insisting that such military actions can never be justified. The humanitarian crisis continues to deepen in Gaza amidst relentless Israeli attacks, which Israel claims target Hamas, the militant group ruling the territory. Since the collapse of the previous ceasefire in March, over 7,750 Palestinians are believed to have died, exacerbating a desperate situation marked by scarcity of food, water, and shelter. With the ongoing conflict escalating, fatalities have surged to more than 55,000 since the Hamas-led assault on Israel began on October 7, 2023.
As the situation continues to develop and casualties mount, the international community remains watchful and concerned over the unfolding humanitarian crisis in the region.
