(TheLastPatriotNews.com) – In a new scandalous declaration by Pope Francis, the liberal head of the Roman Catholic Church has called for an international investigation into Israel’s military actions in Gaza, questioning whether these could constitute genocide.
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His unprecedented appeal highlights growing concerns over the humanitarian situation in the region.
This demand could push international bodies to scrutinize Israel’s operations for alignment with genocide criteria.
For the first time, Pope Francis has openly urged such a significant investigation regarding Israel’s actions in Gaza.
This intervention comes as part of a broader effort to condemn violence worldwide.
Previously, he labeled Israeli attacks on Gaza and Lebanon as “immoral” and “disproportionate.”
The Pope’s call for investigation is detailed in “Hope never disappoints. Pilgrims towards a better world” by Hernán Reyes Alcaide.
The book features interviews with Pope Francis and will be released ahead of his 2025 jubilee, The Jerusalem Post reports.
This event will attract millions of pilgrims to Rome, possibly influencing global sentiment on the matter.
According to the United Nations, Israel’s conduct in Gaza shows signs consistent with genocide.
Casualty figures reported by the Gaza Health Ministry, which face accusations of inflation from Israel and the U.S., are considered reliable by the UN Human Rights Office.
The gravity of the situation underscores the need for an unbiased investigation.
“According to some experts, what is happening in Gaza has the characteristics of a genocide. We should investigate carefully to determine whether it fits into the technical definition formulated by jurists and international bodies,” says the Pope, cited by Dnyuz.
Pope Francis emphasized careful investigation to determine if the situation meets the genocide definition.
His comments come as international courts tackle cases accusing both Israeli and Hamas leaders of war crimes.
The Pope’s efforts could bring renewed attention to these ongoing trials.
The conflict’s origins trace back to an October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, triggering a violent military response.
This escalation caused over 43,000 deaths in Gaza, with more than half being women and children.
The devastation has prompted legal cases targeting potential war crimes and genocide.
“Faced with this challenge, no country can be left alone and no one can think of addressing the issue in isolation through more restrictive and repressive laws, sometimes approved under the pressure of fear or in search of electoral advantages,” Francis says further.
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. https://t.co/VmFzmmWewX
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