Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Discusses Peace Deal
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, provided an update on the status of Christians in Gaza following the first phase of the historic peace deal between Israel and Hamas.
They still cannot believe they were able to sleep through the night without hearing the sound of bombs.
Pizzaballa noted that the situation in Gaza "remains very fluid" despite the promising outcome of the first phase, which included the return of Israeli hostages and the strategic withdrawal of IDF troops from Gaza.
- Return of Israeli hostages
- Strategic withdrawal of IDF troops from Gaza
Pizzaballa is in daily contact with the Catholic community in Gaza, who are cautiously optimistic about the peace deal.
Author's summary: Peace deal brings hope to Gaza Christians.