Pope Francis on Wednesday referred to as on militant Islamist group Hamas to launch all hostages captured throughout its weekend assault on Israel, whereas expressing grave issues in regards to the “total” Israeli siege imposed on Gaza.
Pope Francis speaks throughout his weekly normal viewers on St.Peter’s Square in Vatican City (AFP)
“I pray for those families who saw a feast day turn into a day of mourning, and I ask that the hostages be immediately released,” he stated throughout his weekly viewers.
Referring to Israel’s response to Hamas, Francis stated, “It is the right of those who are attacked to defend themselves, but I am very worried by the total siege in which Palestinians in Gaza live, where there have also been many innocent victims.”
Source: www.hindustantimes.com
