Pope Francis’ call. “A ceasefire decision is urgently needed in the ruins of Gaza.”

Friday’s ceremony was attended by many ambassadors, including Palestine and Israel, and representatives of the Jewish and Muslim communities, comes at a critical time in the conflict in the region.

Pope’s Attack

Eight months later Palestinian Hamas attacks Israel and the beginning of the Israeli military operation Franciszek statement: We have witnessed the escalation of the conflict and the death of many innocent people..

“So much suffering, the cruelty of war, the violence it provokes and the hatred it sows, should firmly convince (us) that every war “Leave this world a worse place than the one she found it.”

I assure you that I will pray every day for an end to the conflict. Franciszek He added that he was thinking of all those who were suffering. Israel Palestine: Christians, Jews and Muslims.

“In the Ruins of Gaza”

I wonder how urgent it is to finally decide on a ceasefire amid the ruins of Gaza – Add to.

He asked his father for help Cease-fire and release of all Israeli hostagesand to protect the Palestinian people and provide them with necessary humanitarian assistance.

He called on leaders and parties to the conflict to seek “harmony and unity.”

olive tree

The anniversary event was held at the site where the plant was planted 10 years ago olive tree As a symbol and expression of the desire for peace. Then there are the words of prayer for forgiveness of sins.

In the garden, in the presence of the pope, Peres and Abbas, three prayers for peace in the holy land were recited: Jewish, Christian and Muslim.