Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen issued harsh wards toward Vatican officials for not condemning the Hamas-led attacks on Israel resulting in over 1,200 deaths on Oct. 7, 2023.
Israel’s foreign minister, Eli Cohen spewed staunch words toward the Vatican for not issuing a 'clear and unequivocal' condemnation of the 'murderous terrorist actions' of Hamas terrorists who poured into Israel last week and killed more than 1,300 Israelis in a surprise attack, according to reports.
On Oct. 7, Hamas-led forces crossed the Israel-Gaza border while residents were sleeping, dragging people into the street, taking some hostage while beading and killing others. Over 1,300 Israelis were killed in the attack, with thousands more wounded and many taken hostage by Hamas, and raped, tortured and murdered. Since the attack, officials with the Catholic Church have issued a range of reactions.
follow with apprehension and sorrow what is happening in Israel,' Pope Francis said the day after the attack. 'I express my solidarity with the relatives of the victims, and I pray for all those who are experiencing hours of terror and anguish.' The Latin Patriarchate in Jerusalem issued a statement while fighting continued last Saturday.
continue to follow what is happening in Israel and Palestine with tears and apprehension: many people killed, others injured,' the pope said. 'I pray for those families who have seen a feast day transformed into a day of mourning, and I ask that the hostages be released immediately.'
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