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Publish date30 Oct 2023 - 19:26
Story Code : 612934

'War is always defeat,' says Pope Francis calling for cease-fire in Gaza

Pope Francis on Sunday called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza amid escalating violence and a humanitarian catastrophe in the enclave, reports Anadolu Agency.
He also appealed for the release of all hostages held by Hamas.
“Let there be a cease-fire. War is always a defeat – always, always,” he said.
“May no one abandon the possibility that the weapons might be silenced,” he added.
Israel has heavily bombarded Gaza since October 7 when the Palestinian group Hamas carried out a cross-border attack, killing 1,400 people, and taking many hostages.
The number of Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza has risen to 8,005, including 3,342 children, 2,062 women, and 460 elderly, according to the Health Ministry.
The Israeli army’s spokesperson, Daniel Hagari, on Saturday announced “expanding its operations,” and moving to the “next phase of our war against Hamas,” which includes ground operations.
Gaza’s 2.3 million residents are also grappling with shortages of food, water, fuel, and medicine due to Israel’s blockade of the enclave.
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