The article reports on the statement made by Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, and Pope Leo’s call for a Gaza ceasefire. The two leaders condemned Israel’s policy in Gaza as “unacceptable” and “morally unjustifiable.” They also called for the release of remaining hostages held by Hamas.
The article highlights the tension between Palestine and Israel, with Pizzaballa stating that they are not against Israel but cannot justify its policies in Gaza. The Pope had previously expressed sadness over an Israeli strike on a church in Gaza that killed three people.
The article includes two links to BBC news articles: “Israel says it regrets deadly strike on Catholic Church in Gaza” and “Pope expresses sadness after Israeli strike on Gaza church kills three”.
The article is tagged with topics such as Israel & the Palestinians, Israel-Gaza war, Israel, Palestinian territories, and West Bank.
