Relatives of Palestinians claim that Pope Francis described what is happening in Gaza as “genocide”

Relatives of Palestinians living in Link who were received today by the Pope Francis They assured that the pontiff recognized that the actions of Israel in response to the attack of Hamas I am a “genocide” and they invited him to travel to the Range because “their presence can comfort the people who live in the region”.

“We had no expectations of visiting the pope. He was very clear, the word genocide did not come from our mouths, but from the voice of Pope Francis“, he said Shareem Hielwho lost two uncles due to lack of anesthesia in Linkat a press conference in Pomegranate held after his meeting with the pontiff.

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The pontiff received today at Vatican to ten Palestinians who have relatives living in Linkas well as a group of twelve family members of Israeli hostages detained by the Islamic group Hamas since October 7th.

“Genocide was the exact word he uttered“, assured Yousef Al Khuriwho added that “In fact, in the first 10 minutes he told us what he already knows about Gaza and described what is happening as a genocide”.

Shortly afterwards, while the press conference was still taking place, the Vatican spokesperson Matteo Brunitrusting: “I don’t know if he used those words. He used the terms he used during the General Audience and words that, in any case, represent the terrible situation Link.”

But relatives insisted that Francisco pronounced “the word genocide” It is Al Khuri explained that the pope made it clear that “Terror cannot justify terror.”

“He Blessed Father has a lot of power in the world and can ask for a stop fire, but this is not the only request we have made. We ask that you use your power to personally visit Linkto end this genocide, because we believe that your presence can comfort the people living in the region” he added.

And he explained that the Pope told them that it is a good idea and that he will talk about it with his diplomats.

“He Blessed Father I knew that Gaza has no water and that people use salt water. “He knows that there is no electricity or medicine and that the basic needs of Palestinians are not met.”said Hiel, who insisted that “The world needs to know that there is no conflict with Israel and there is no peace with Israel, because peace needs justice.”

Khadega Darabha Palestinian who lives in Belgium and that he lost nine relatives in Linkexplained that the Pope “He showed sympathy and that he understands the situation at hand. Link. He started the meeting by sharing with us the news he is receiving about the conflict, which shows how involved he is.”

Franciscohe added, “He insisted on a ceasefire. But a ceasefire is not enough, and what we hear on the news is just a humanitarian pause, not a ceasefire. Because it maintains the status quo so that another genocide will happen again after a month, a year or even two years.”

Source: Elcomercio

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