Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Discusses Initial Phase of Peace Deal
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, provided an update on the status of Christians in Gaza following the commencement of the first phase of the historic peace deal between Israel and Hamas.
According to Pizzaballa, Catholics in Gaza are still adjusting to the new reality, as they
“still cannot believe they were able to sleep through the night without hearing the sound of bombs”.
Despite the positive developments, including the return of Israeli hostages and the strategic withdrawal of IDF troops from Gaza, Pizzaballa cautioned that the situation in Gaza
“remains very fluid”.
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem is in daily contact with the Catholic community in Gaza, closely monitoring their situation.
- Return of Israeli hostages
- Strategic withdrawal of IDF troops from Gaza
Author's summary: Peace brings hope to Gaza.