Vatican (agencies)
Yesterday, Pope Francis, the Pope of the Catholic Church, called for a ceasefire on all burning fronts around the world, including the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. This came in a speech delivered by the Pope to members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See, while receiving them in Rome to exchange congratulations on the occasion of the New Year 2024, according to what was published by the “Vatican News” website. The Pope said: “In this regard, I can only reiterate my concern about what is happening in Israel and Palestine.”
He added: “We were all shocked by the attack on the population of Israel last October 7. In fact, this led to a severe Israeli military response in Gaza that led to the death of tens of thousands of Palestinians, most of them civilians, including many children, boys and young people, and caused a very dangerous humanitarian situation and suffering.” “Unimaginable.”
He continued: “I reaffirm my call to all concerned parties for a ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon, and the immediate release of all hostages in Gaza.”
Pope Francis demanded that “the Palestinian population receive humanitarian aid and that hospitals, schools, and places of worship enjoy all necessary protection.”
He expressed his hope that “the international community will strive with all determination to achieve a two-state solution, an Israeli state and a Palestinian state, and a special status for the city of Jerusalem with international guarantees, so that Israelis and Palestinians can finally live in peace and security,” according to the website.
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