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Pope Leo XIV calls for end to West Bank violence
Pope Leo XIV has issued a renewed appeal for peace in the Middle East, specifically calling for an end to the ongoing violence against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank. Speaking from Castel Gandolfo, the Pope urged the international community to actively advance a two-state solution to ensure a just and lasting peace.
The appeal comes amid reports of escalating tensions and violence involving Israeli settlers. In the village of Qusra, residents have faced sieges where settlers reportedly cut off access to water and electricity to compel families to flee. Additionally, the Christian community in Taybeh has expressed growing concerns regarding settler attacks and a lack of protection.
In a separate political development, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel rejects a 15-point Gaza peace plan, emphasizing that military operations will continue until Hamas is disarmed.
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Benjamin Netanyahu · Bezalel Smotrich · Pierbattista Pizzaballa · Pope Leo XIV · Qusra · Taybeh · United Nations · Vatican City · West Bank
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 10 SOURCES] Militant settlers have been besieging the Palestinian village of Qusra by cutting off water and electricity. wdez.com · www.tag24.com · www.al-monitor.com · kelo.com · wkzo.com · +5 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The United Nations and most governments consider Israeli settlements in the West Bank to be illegal under international law. wdez.com · www.al-monitor.com · kelo.com · wkzo.com · www.arabnews.pk · +1 more
- [● 31 SOURCES] The Pope urged the international community to advance a two-state solution for peace. wdez.com · www.tag24.com · www.al-monitor.com · kelo.com · www.ilgazzettinodigela.it · +26 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] More than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank by Israeli troops or settlers since October 2023. www.tag24.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Pope Leo XIV called for an end to violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. wdez.com · www.tag24.com · www.al-monitor.com · kelo.com
- [● 33 SOURCES] Pope Leo XIV called for an end to repeated acts of violence against the Palestinian civilian population in the West Bank. mundour.com · www.deia.eus · observador.pt · www.ilgazzettinodigela.it · quotidianodigela.it · +28 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] The United Nations warned of a dangerous escalation in the West Bank in late July. mundour.com · www.deia.eus · observador.pt · focoinformativo.site · exitonoticias.com.bo · +6 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] The Pope urged the international community to guarantee progress toward a two-state solution for lasting peace. mundour.com · www.deia.eus · observador.pt · www.ilgazzettinodigela.it · quotidianodigela.it · +9 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem reaffirmed the Church's commitment to its faithful in Taybeh during a mass. mundour.com · www.deia.eus · observador.pt · focoinformativo.site · exitonoticias.com.bo · +7 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The UN Human Rights Office expressed alarm regarding increased settlements and calls for collective punishment. mundour.com · www.deia.eus · observador.pt · focoinformativo.site · exitonoticias.com.bo · +3 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel rejects a 15-point Gaza peace plan. desitalkchicago.com