Israel's latest attack on Gaza's religious sites also leaves Father Gabriel Romanelli wounded
An Israeli bombing of the only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip on Thursday has killed two women and wounded other Palestinians, including a pastor.
The attack on the Holy Family Church, also known as the Latin Monastery Church, has sparked worldwide condemnation, including a backlash from the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
The Latin Patriarchate in Jerusalem confirmed that Father Gabriel Romanelli was wounded in the strike, and said there was significant damage to the building.
The Patriarchate added that the strike resulted in casualties of displaced civilians, who had taken shelter inside the church.
The Israeli army has previously targeted the church, causing extensive damage.
Since Israel's war on Gaza, Palestinians have sought refuge in places of worship across the Gaza Strip, including churches and mosques.
Early this year, the spokesperson for Gaza's Ministry of Endowments told Anadolu Agency that three churches have been demolished in Gaza since 7 October 2023, while 79 percent of mosques have been destroyed. (more...)
Israel bombs Gaza's only Catholic church, killing at least two
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