Pope Francis condemned the bombing of children in Gaza as “cruelty”, prompting Israel to accuse him of double standards. The pontiff criticized the Israeli air strike that killed seven children from one family, calling it “not war”. The ongoing violence in Gaza, including Hamas attacks and Israeli retaliation, has led to a significant number of casualties and international efforts to negotiate a ceasefire.
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Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 28
Gaza's civil defence agency reported that Israeli strikes killed at least 28 Palestinians, including a family's home and a school building used by Hamas, amidst ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip despite ceasefire talks. Pope Francis condemned the deadly bombardment that killed children as "cruelty", leading to a backlash from Israel. The Israeli military defended its actions, targeting Hamas militants in various locations, while negotiations for a truce continue with multiple challenges and unresolved issues....
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