Pope Francis suggests international study into possible genocide in Gaza
ROME, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Pope Francis has suggested the global community should study whether Israel's military campaign in Gaza constitutes a genocide of the Palestinian people, in some of his most explicit criticism yet of Israel's conduct in its year-long war.
War in Gaza: For the first time, Pope Francis mentions accusations of 'genocide'
In a book set to be published November 19, in Italy, Spain, and Latin America, Pope Francis addressed accusations of genocide related to Israel’s military operations in Gaza for the first time, though he does not explicitly endorse them.
WATCH: Pope Francis urges probe into ‘characteristics of genocide’ by Israel in Gaza
With Israel continuing its bombing of Gaza and the Palestinian deaths continuing to rise, Israel’s embassy to the Vatican responded on Sunday with a post on X, quoting its Ambassador Yaron Sideman claiming that “there was a genocidal massacre of Israeli citizens”.
Pope seeks international study into Gaza genocide
Pope Francis has not previously described the situation in Gaza as a genocide in public. But last year he was at the centre of a messy dispute after a meeting with a group of Palestinians at the Vatican, who insisted he had used the word with them in private, while the Vatican said he had not.
Pope Francis calls for probe into Gaza 'genocide' allegations
Pope Francis has called for an investigation into whether or not Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, according to excerpts from a new book.
Pope calls for investigation on whether genocide is taking place in Gaza
While Pope Francis has criticized the war before, this is the first time he has publicly suggested an investigation, according to excerpts from a new book.
Pope Calls For Investigation Into Whether Israel's Attacks In Gaza Constitute 'Genocide'
It's the first time that Pope Francis has openly urged for an investigation of genocide allegations over Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip.
Pope Francis suggested probe into possible Gaza genocide, book says
ROME − Pope Francis has suggested the global community should study whether Israel's military campaign in Gaza constitutes a genocide of the Palestinian people, in some of his most explicit criticism yet of Israel's conduct in its year-long war.
Pope Francis calls for investigation to determine if Israel's attacks in Gaza constitute 'genocide'
Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide, according to excerpts released Sunday from an upcoming new book ahead of the pontiff’s jubilee year.
Pope Francis calls for genocide investigation in Gaza
Pope Francis called for an investigation into whether Israel's military actions in Gaza legally constitute genocide, according to a book due out this week. Why it matters: The pope has previously criticized Israel's attacks on Gaza as "immoral" and disproportionate,
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