The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have been accused of bombing Gaza’s only Catholic church, killing three people and injuring at least ten others. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the bombing was unintentional. According to the Patriarchate, at least one person remains in critical condition following Thursday’s strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza City. Among the victims were the parish’s 60-year-old janitor and an 84-year-old woman who was receiving psychosocial support inside a Caritas tent within the church compound, according to the Catholic charity Caritas Jerusalem. Th

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have been accused of bombing Gaza’s only Catholic church, killing three people and injuring at least ten others. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the bombing was unintentional. According to the Patriarchate, at least one person remains in critical condition following Thursday’s strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza City. Among the victims were the parish’s 60-year-old janitor and an 84-year-old woman who was receiving psychosocial support inside a Caritas tent within the church compound, according to the Catholic charity Caritas Jerusalem. The international community widely condemned the attack. Pope Leo XIV said he was "deeply saddened to learn of this attack that killed and injured people." Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also condemned the bombing, stating, “The attacks Israel has carried out for months against civilian populations are intolerable.” Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed deep regret over the incident, calling the strike a mistake. In an official statement, he wrote: “Every innocent life lost is a tragedy. We extend our condolences to the families.” He added that an investigation is underway and reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to protecting civilians and religious sites. His statement followed a call from U.S. President Donald Trump, who reportedly had “not a positive reaction” to the incident, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Israeli strikes across Gaza on Thursday killed at least 32 Palestinians, including 25 in Gaza City alone, medical sources told Al Jazeera. Since October 2023, more than 60,000 people have been killed, including 58,313 Palestinians and 1,900 Israelis amid ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza launched in retaliation after Hamas fighters entered Israel, killing civilians and taking others hostage.

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