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Pope Francis calls for an end to violence after Iran’s attack on Israel: “Enough of war”

Pope Francis calls for an end to violence after Iran’s attack on Israel: “Enough of war”

He Pope Francisco He asked Iran and Israel to avoid taking measures that encourage “a spiral of violence” that could plunge the Middle East into a more serious conflict.

In a message to pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square (Vatican City), Francis expressed this Sunday that he had followed with concern and sadness the news about Iran’s attack with drones and missiles against Israel.

I appeal from the bottom of my heart to stop any action that could fuel a spiral of violence with the risk of dragging the Middle East into even greater conflict.“, said.

He said that no one should threaten the existence of others. “On the contrary, all nations must defend peace and help Israelis and Palestinians live in two states, side by side, in security.”he added.

The pope called for a ceasefire in Gaza and negotiations to provide humanitarian aid to its population and help free Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas in its Oct. 7 attack on Israel.

Enough war, enough attacks, enough violence. Yes to dialogue, yes to peace”, he mentioned.

“I continue with prayers and concern, but also with pain, the news of the last few hours about the worsening of the situation in Israel due to Iran’s intervention,” he stated before the faithful from the window of the apostolic palace.

“I continue with prayers and concern, but also with pain, the news of the last few hours about the worsening of the situation in Israel due to Iran’s intervention,” he stated before the faithful from the window of the apostolic palace.

(With information from AFP)

Source: Gestion