Pope Francis has received Related of the hostages Israelis, kidnapped by the Islamist terrorist group Hamas, and relatives of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. What does the Pope say is happening?It’s not war, it’s terrorism“.
“Let’s not forget it persist in prayer for those who suffer from wars in so many parts of the world, especially for the loved ones of Ukraine and Israel and Palestine“, said the Pope at the end of the general audience in St. Peter’s Square.
We have moved beyond wars
The Pope expressed regret for the families he was with gathered “they suffer a lot”, both Israelis and Palestinians. “Wars do that, but here we have moved beyond wars,” he commented.
For this reason, Francis I made a new call:moving towards peace“and asked the believers to continue praying. “May that Lord, help us to solve the problems no longer continue with the passions that end up killing everyone. Let us pray for the Palestinian people. Let’s pray for him People of Israel, so that peace may come“, he emphasized.
The Vatican had been working in recent days to make this Wednesday’s meeting with the Pope possible Israeli and Palestinian relatives.
Agreement between Israel and Hamas
The meeting comes after the government of Israel and Hamas reached an agreement the release of 50 Israeli hostages who are in the Gaza Strip in exchange for the Release of Palestinian prisoners and a four-day ceasefire.