Israel accuses pope of ignoring Hamas cruelty after he criticizes Gaza airstrikes
![]() 771 Monday, 23 December, 2024, 11:19 Israel accused Pope Francis of “double standards” on Saturday after he condemned Israeli airstrikes in Gaza at the top of his annual Christmas address to the Vatican’s Catholic cardinals. During his address, the pope appeared to reference Israeli airstrikes on Friday that medics said killed at least 25 Palestinians in Gaza. “Yesterday, children were bombed,” said the pope. “This is cruelty. This is not war. I wanted to say this because it touches the heart.” Israel’s Foreign Ministry panned his remarks, saying that they were “particularly disappointing as they are disconnected from the true and factual context of Israel’s fight against jihadist terrorism —a multi-front war that was forced upon it starting on October 7. “Enough with the double standards and the singling out of the Jewish state and its people.” |
Vance: "Musk will remain in the US administration"
178Yesterday, 17:33Israel continues to strike Syria (video)
247Yesterday, 16:21ICC: "Hungary still has an obligation to cooperate"
204Yesterday, 16:09Fidan and Barrot discussed ways to normalize the South Caucasus
295Yesterday, 15:09Rubio: "US will remain in NATO"
248Yesterday, 14:15Lavrov: "Russia and Armenia maintain a high level of political dialogue"
233Yesterday, 13:57US has carried out more than 36 strikes in Yemen
284Yesterday, 13:21Zakharova: "Kiev is trying to disrupt dialogue between Russia and the US"
226Yesterday, 12:57