Vatican City.– Pope Francis expressed his pain and concern regarding Iran’s attacks once morest Israel and calls for a stop to all actions “that might fuel a spiral of violence.”
The Pontiff relaunched the two-state solution, stating that “no one should threaten the existence of others, all nations must stand on the side of peace and help Israelis and Palestinians live in two states, in security.” It is their legitimate desire and it is their right.
“No more war, no more attacks, no more violence, yes to dialogue and yes to peace,” he said.
In the midst of international tension due to an escalation of the conflict in the powder keg of the Middle East, following last night’s attack by Tehran on Israel with a swarm of hundreds of drones and cruise missiles launched in three waves, the Pope, from the window of the Apostolic Palace At the end of Regina Caeli, he once once more launches a “heartfelt” call – as he himself defines it – for peace and negotiation.
No to a major war conflict
With the thousands of faithful present in St. Peter’s Square, following the Marian prayer, the Pope shares his personal “concern” and “pain” over the news that has reached him in recent hours regarding the “worsening” of the situation in Israel, “due to Iran’s intervention.” The Pope addresses those who have responsibility in this situation and asks: Two States, one side by side, in security.
From here, Francis renews his call for a “two-state” solution for Israel and Palestine, which the Holy See has always supported. “No one should threaten the existence of others, all nations must stand on the side of peace and help Israelis and Palestinians live in two states, side by side, safely,” he says.
Ceasefire in Gaza, release of Israeli hostages
Next, the Bishop of Rome’s gaze focused on the Gaza Strip, where the Ministry of Health led by Hamas recently announced a new toll of more than 33,700 dead since October 7: “A ceasefire must be reached soon in Gaza, follow the path of negotiation. “Negotiate with determination, help this population mired in a humanitarian catastrophe.”
Pray for peace
Pope Francis, as always since the outbreak of the conflict, renews the call to “immediately” release the Israeli hostages kidnapped six months ago and held by Hamas. Among them were women and children. A group of relatives received the Pontiff last Monday at the Apostolic Palace. Finally, he appealed to all believers, asking them to never stop making a supplication to God for peace.
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2024-04-22 10:20:34
