The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem confirmed injuries among attendees at the church, highlighting that displaced families had been taking shelter there amidst the ongoing conflict.
Several Injured After Church Struck in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict
Several Injured After Church Struck in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict
In a recent incident, injuries were reported at the Holy Family Church in Gaza City, allegedly hit by Israeli artillery, with deeper implications for the local Christian community.
Amidst rising tensions in Gaza, numerous injuries were reported following an attack on the Holy Family Church, raising alarms over the safety of civilian sanctuaries. Eyewitness accounts and church officials noted that the church experienced significant damage, particularly to its roof and windows. This incident occurs as thousands of families, including many displaced Christians, have sought refuge within the church's walls since the recent escalation of violence.
Italian officials, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, condemned the attack, placing blame on Israel and calling it an unacceptable assault on civilians. The tragedy struck just under a month after the onset of war in Gaza, which has reportedly resulted in thousands of deaths and hosted numerous humanitarian crises.
According to reports, Father Gabriel Romanelli, a parish priest at the church, was among those injured and was seen receiving medical attention at the Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City. The Latin Patriarchate is currently verifying the extent of the incident and its repercussions.
The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate echoed concerns about violations of sacred spaces, highlighting that approximately 600 displaced individuals, primarily children and those with special needs, were sheltering within the church during the attack. This incident adds to the growing list of destruction faced in Gaza amidst ongoing Israeli military operations that have targeted Hamas since the conflict's outbreak on October 7, 2023.
The Vatican has yet to comment on this recent event as the international community grapples with the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region, with the UN and other bodies relying on reports from local authorities to gauge the severity of the ongoing situation.
Italian officials, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, condemned the attack, placing blame on Israel and calling it an unacceptable assault on civilians. The tragedy struck just under a month after the onset of war in Gaza, which has reportedly resulted in thousands of deaths and hosted numerous humanitarian crises.
According to reports, Father Gabriel Romanelli, a parish priest at the church, was among those injured and was seen receiving medical attention at the Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City. The Latin Patriarchate is currently verifying the extent of the incident and its repercussions.
The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate echoed concerns about violations of sacred spaces, highlighting that approximately 600 displaced individuals, primarily children and those with special needs, were sheltering within the church during the attack. This incident adds to the growing list of destruction faced in Gaza amidst ongoing Israeli military operations that have targeted Hamas since the conflict's outbreak on October 7, 2023.
The Vatican has yet to comment on this recent event as the international community grapples with the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region, with the UN and other bodies relying on reports from local authorities to gauge the severity of the ongoing situation.
