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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Israel Regrets Deadly Strike on Gaza's Catholic Church, Pledges Investigation
Caption: Israel Regrets Deadly Strike on Gaza’s Catholic Church, Pledges Investigation. Israel expressed deep regret over a deadly strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church, the Holy Family Church, killing three people. The church had been a shelter for Gaza’s small Christian community during the ongoing war. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said it was investigating the strike and reaffirmed its commitment to protecting civilians and holy sites. Pope Leo XIV expressed sorrow over the attack, and Vatican official Pietro Parolin called it a “military attack.” Netanyahu told US President Donald Trump that the church strike was a “mistake.” The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the attack was a mistake due to stray ammunition from operational activity in the area. Three people were killed, including Father Gabriel Romanelli, who has served in Gaza for almost 30 years. The church was previously attacked in December 2023, resulting in two fatalities among those sheltering inside. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Israel,Gaza,Holy Family Church,strike,Catholic church,investigation,Netanyahu,Pope Leo XIV,Father Gabriel Romanelli,IDF,war in Gaza,ceasefire talks,Christian community
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