Israel granted access to Gaza for two senior Christian leaders following a strike on the Holy Family Church that resulted in three deaths. The church, sheltering many Palestinians, was hit by what Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed was a stray tank round. Netanyahu expressed regret for the incident, and Pope Leo stressed the urgent need for negotiations, a ceasefire, and protection for places of worship. Ten people were injured in the shelling, which contributed to the worsening humanitarian crisis as violence continued in Gaza.
The strike on the Holy Family Church resulted in three deaths, triggering international condemnation and drawing attention to humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu attributed the church shelling to a stray tank round and expressed regret over the incident without providing evidence for his claim.
Pope Leo emphasized the urgent need to protect places of worship and the faithful during a conversation with Netanyahu, reiterating calls for a ceasefire and renewed negotiations.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza has deteriorated dramatically, with reports of casualties continuing to rise as Israeli strikes resumed after the church's attack.
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