“Israel must clarify its position”

What does the parish of the Sainte-Famille represent today for the Gaza population?

This parish has a peaceful role and is at the service of the entire Palestinian population. Its members are peacemakers, who depend on the Latin patriarchy of Jerusalem. Since the start of the bombings, the Romanelli father has welcomed hundreds of refugees, Christians and non-Christians, Muslim civil families, she helps everyone.

What does the work of the East ask after this tragedy?

It is urgent to set up a ceasefire and humanitarian access to protect the population which is martyred. The French authorities must question Israel about the circumstances of this raid. If this bombardment is a burr, it must apologize. *If he does not apologize, it means that it is then deliberate. (Editor’s note: under pressure from American president Donald Trump, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published a statement on Thursday evening: “Israel deeply regrets that a lost ammunition struck the church of the Holy Family of Gaza. Each lost innocent life is a tragedy. We share the pain of families and faithful ».)

The Israeli government must also clarify its position. What is its goal from Palestinians? He refuses the solution to two states, which is not a good solution but which is the least bad. International journalists must also be allowed to enter the Gaza area. Finally, we ask without delay the release of Israeli hostages. The human person cannot be lowered to an object of bargaining.