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Pope Francis Calls for Investigation into Possible Genocide in Gaza Amid Year-Long War

Nov 17, 2024, 12:40 PM

Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel's attacks in Gaza constitute genocide. This marks the first time the Pope has urged such a probe. His call comes in the context of his upcoming jubilee year, with excerpts from a new book highlighting his concerns. The Pope has previously criticized Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon as 'immoral.' According to excerpts published by the Italian daily La Stampa, the Pope stated that some experts believe the situation in Gaza has the characteristics of a genocide. His remarks are part of his most explicit criticism yet of Israel's conduct in its year-long war.