ALBAWABA - An Israeli bombing in Gaza that killed seven children from the same family has drawn harsh criticism from Pope Francis, who described it as an act of "cruelty" rather than combat.
Speaking to Vatican officials on Saturday, the pope conveyed his grief and indignation at the event. "Children were bombed yesterday. This is not war; this is cruelty. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), he said, "I want to say this because it deeply touches my heart."
According to the Gaza Civil Defense, 10 Khalla family members, including seven youngsters, were killed in the Friday attack. Their residence in the northern Gaza neighborhood of Jabalia Nazla was the target of the attack.
Speaking on behalf of the Civil Defense, Mahmoud Basal called the event a "massacre" and emphasized that the victims were all members of the same family. "There are seven children among the martyrs, the oldest of whom is only six years old," Basal told AFP. He also attested to the fact that the assault had harmed fifteen other people.
Numerous people have condemned the incident, which emphasizes the terrible toll that the continuing violence in Gaza has had, especially on civilians. Pope Francis's comments highlight how morally urgent it is to save innocent lives in the face of growing violence.
As the situation progresses, more information on the event and the wider ramifications of the current violence in Gaza will become available.
