Pope urges Hamas to free hostages, says Israel has right to self-defense

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Speaking in a somber voice at the end of his weekly general audience to thousands of people in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis also expresses grave concern over Israel's siege imposed on Gaza

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Speaking in a somber voice at the end of his weekly general audience to thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square, he also expressed grave concern over Israel’s siege imposed on Gaza. On Saturday, Hamas gunmen from the Gaza Strip rampaged through parts of southern Israel, in the deadliest Palestinian militant attack in Israel’s history.

Israel’s ambassador to the Vatican, Raphael Schutz, told Reuters on the sidelines of a conference in Rome on Monday: “I understand the Vatican wants peace. We all want peace. But I would like to hear stronger words about Israel’s right to defend itself.”

 

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