What was the nature of the attack on the Holy Family Church in Gaza?

The attack was reportedly carried out by Israeli forces, with the church being struck by a tank, resulting in three deaths and several injuries. Israel attributed the incident to a mistake or stray ammunition.

How have Christian leaders responded to the attack?

Top Christian patriarchs visited Gaza to express solidarity with the affected community, delivering aid. Pope Leo XIV expressed deep sorrow and called for an immediate ceasefire.

What is the current humanitarian situation in Gaza?

The humanitarian situation in Gaza is worsening, particularly for vulnerable populations such as children and the elderly. Nearly 18,000 Palestinian children have been reported killed since the war began.

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Church Leaders Visit Gaza Following Deadly Israeli Strike on Holy Family Church

Top Christian patriarchs visited Gaza to express solidarity after an Israeli military strike on the Holy Family Church resulted in three deaths and numerous injuries.

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An Israeli military strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza killed three people and injured ten, raising alarms over the safety of religious sites.

Christian patriarchs visited Gaza to show solidarity, delivering aid to the affected community after the deadly strike.

Pope Leo XVI highlighted the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, especially for vulnerable populations like children and the elderly.

Israel expressed regret for the attack, attributing it to a mistake or a stray tank round, while investigating the incident.

The ongoing conflict has led to significant civilian casualties, with nearly 18,000 Palestinian children reported killed since the war began.

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: The attack was reportedly carried out by Israeli forces, with the church being struck by a tank, resulting in three deaths and several injuries. Israel attributed the incident to a mistake or stray ammunition.
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Jerusalem Post
: Top Christian patriarchs visited Gaza to express solidarity with the affected community, delivering aid. Pope Leo XIV expressed deep sorrow and called for an immediate ceasefire.
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Catholic World Report
: The humanitarian situation in Gaza is worsening, particularly for vulnerable populations such as children and the elderly. Nearly 18,000 Palestinian children have been reported killed since the war began.
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Vatican News

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