Nu.nl regularly gives you an overview of the developments in the war between Israel and Hamas. With this time: Thursday the church of the Holy Family in Gaza City was hit by Israel, to the displeasure of Pope Leo XIV and US President Donald Trump.
Pope Leo XIV is “deeply sad” about the dead and wounded who fell at the only Catholic Church in Gaza. That said the prince in a telegram that was published through the second man within the church, State Secretary Pietro Parolin.
According to the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, which includes the church in Gaza, three people were killed and six seriously injured. The Patriarchate expressed his “deepest conviction and disapproval” about the attack. There were about six hundred displaced persons on the grounds of the church, “of whom most children and 54 people in need of help”.
The pope says that the priest of the church, Gabriele Romanelli, and all believers can be assured of his “spiritual proximity”. Romanelli was slightly injured in the attack. Pope Leo XIV repeated his call to an immediate ceasefire. Finally, he expressed his “deep hope for dialogue, reconciliation and sustainable peace in the region,” says the telegram that was spread by the Vatican.
Netanyahu: Israel regrets killing in the attack on church in Gaza
The Israeli army has announced on X that the church was hit by a lost ammunition of a tank. The armed forces and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu say they regret the incident and have announced that an investigation has started. Netanyahu also thanked the Pope on X for his “comforting words”.
The spokesperson for the White House, Karoline Leavitt, said on Thursday that Trump was angry about the attack and that he called Netanyahu. He would have told Trump that it was “a mistake of the Israelis to touch that Catholic Church”.
According to Al Jazeera and the Palestinian news agency Wafa , at least ninety Palestinians died in Israeli attacks and bombing in Gaza on Thursday.
Negotiations on ceasefire in motion
Thursday carefully sounded positive sounds about the negotiations about a ceasefire. According to news site Axios, a new proposal would be on the table.
One of the new points of the proposal would be a substantial reduction in the number of troops that Israel wants to hold in Gaza during the Armistice. Especially special envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff is said to have put pressure on Israel for concessions. Two Israeli officials tell The Times of Israel that with this the door to an agreement is ajar again.
Trump also showed himself positive on Wednesday in the run -up to his meeting with Qatarese Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in the White House. Qatar hosts the warring parties during the negotiations.
Nu.nl Regularly Provides You With An Overview Of The Developments In The War Between Israel and Hamas. This time: On Thursday, the Church of the Holy Family in Gaza City was hit by Israel, to the Displeasure of Pope Leo XIV and US President Donald Trump.
Pope Leo XIV is “Deeply Saddened” by the Deaths and Injuries That Have occurred at the Only Catholic Church in Gaza. The Pontiff Said This in a Telegram Issued through the Second Man Within the Church, Secretary of State Pietro Parolin.
Accordance to the Patriarchhate of Jerusalem, which includes the church in Gaza, Three People Were Killed and Six Seriously kured in the Attack. The Patriarchate Expressed its “Deepest Condemnation and Disapproval” of the Attack. Approximately Six Hundred Displaced People Were Said to Be On The Church Grounds, “Most of whom are children and 54 are in Need of Assistance.”
The Pope Says That The Priest of the Church, Gabriele Romanelli, and All Believers Can Be Assured of his “Spiritual Closeness.” Romanelli was Slightly Injured in the Attack. Pope Leo XIV Reiterated His call for an immediate ceasefire. Finally, the Expressed his “Deep Hope for Dialogue, Reconciliation and Lasting Peace in the Region,” Accordination to the Telegram Released by the Vatican.
Netanyahu: Israel Regrets Deaths in Attack on Church in Gaza
The Israeli Army Said on x that the Church was hit by stray ammunition from a tank. The Armed Forces and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Say They Regret The Incident and Have Announced That An Investigation Has Been Launched. Netanyahu also thanked the Pope on x for his “Comforting Words.”
White House Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt Said Thorsday That Trump was Angry About the Attack and That He had Called Netanyahu. He Reportedly Told Trump That It was “A Mistake by the Israelis to Hit That Catholic Church.”
Accordance to Al Jazeera and the Palestinian News Agency Wafa , at Least Ninety Palestinians were Were Killed in Gaza on Thursday in Israeli Attacks and Bombings.
Negotiations for a Ceasefire Back in Motion
On Thursday, Cautiously Positive Sounds Were Heard About The Ceasefire Negotiations. Accordance to news site axios , a new proposal would be on the table.
One of the New Points of the Proposal would be a significant reduction in the Number of Troops That Israel Wants To Keep in Gaza Turning The Ceasefire. Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff in particular would Have Put Pressure on Israel for Concessions. Two Israeli Officials Tell the Times of Israel That This Opens The By To An Agreement Again.
Trump was Already Positive on Wednesday in the run-up to his meeting with Qatari prime minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani at the White House. Qatar is Hosting the Warring Parties During the Negotiations.