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.
Pope Francis suggests study into possibility of Israel’s Gaza offensive being a genocide
We should investigate carefully to assess whether this fits into the technical definition formulated by international jurists and organizations,' the Pope stated.
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 Investigation Into Gaza ‘Genocide’ Allegations
In excerpts from his forthcoming book, published on Sunday by Italian newspaper La Stampa, the Pope referenced international experts who have suggested that “what is happening in Gaza has the characteristics of a genocide.
Pope calls for probe into whether Israel's attacks in Gaza amount to genocide
The call was released in excerpts published on Sunday from an upcoming new book ahead of Pope Francis's jubilee year.View on euronews
Pope Calls For Gaza 'Genocide' Investigation
Pope Francis for the first time tackled claims of Israel's ongoing "genocide" of Palestinians in Gaza in a forthcoming book, urging further investigation into whether Israel's actions meet the definition.
Pope Francis says Israel genocide accusation should be investigated
Pope Francis has spoken in favour of an investigation into the accusation that Israel is committing genocide in the Gaza Strip in his forthcoming book, the Italian newspaper La Stampa reported on Sunday.
Pope Francis Calls For Genocide Probe Of Israel's Attacks Against Gaza
Nearly 44,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since Hamas launched surprise attacks that killed about 1,200 people in Israel last yea.
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