A coalition of Jewish organizations sent a letter to Pope Francis on Monday, saying his statements about the Israel-Hamas war “distort Israel’s legitimate military operations and incite anti-Semitism.”
In December, the Pope called for peace in the holy land, describing the ongoing conflict and recent Israeli Defense Force (IDF) airstrikes that reportedly resulted in the deaths of children as an “atrocity.” According to In the Times of Israel. Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations (COP) defended Israel’s actions asserted that Israel had the right to protect itself from Hamas terrorist attacks.
“We appreciate and share your concern for the suffering of innocent civilians and your desire to spread peace and compassion throughout the world,” the COP wrote to the Pope. “But you make statements like, “Yesterday children were bombed.” The words “This is an atrocity, this is not a war” distort Israel’s legitimate military operations. , only fuels anti-Semitism and unfair targeting of the Jewish state. ”
Pope Francis reportedly noted that in December Israeli airstrikes on two schools in the Gaza Strip killed at least 17 people, five of them children. According to This was reported to The Associated Press, citing a Ministry of Health official. Israel said Hamas operated a command center inside the school, which protects civilians.
According to the Times of Israel, the Israel Defense Forces have consistently maintained that Hamas terrorists often hide among civilians.
Israeli tanks are stationed near the border with the Gaza Strip in southern Israel on December 11, 2024. View from the Israeli side of the border. (Photo by Amir Levi/Getty Images)
“This story begins in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre in which Hamas terrorists killed 1,200 innocent civilians and took 251 hostages, 101 of whom remain prisoners. “We do not recognize the right to protect them,” the letter continued. “Furthermore, it fails to acknowledge that Hamas uses human shields and civilian infrastructure for terrorist purposes, putting the entire population of Gaza at risk.”
“At a time when global anti-Semitism is at record high levels, the American Jewish community calls on us to refrain from inflammatory statements and to build bridges between the peoples of our two countries,” the COP concluded.
Anti-Semitic incidents have increased around the world to levels not seen since World War II. According to Based on a 2023 report from Tel Aviv University and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Since October 7, 2023, anti-Semitic incidents in the United States have increased to unprecedented levels. According to To separate findings from ADLs.
Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs (IFM) got hit In his comments in December, the Pope said Israel’s actions were incomparable to the terrorism of Hamas, which uses “children as human shields.”
“The death of an innocent person in war is a tragedy,” IFM said in an X post. “While Israel goes to extraordinary lengths to prevent harm to innocent people, Hamas goes to extraordinary lengths to increase harm to Palestinian civilians.”
Pope Francis met liberated israelis Relatives of Hamas hostages and those who remain hostages express their condolences and appeal for peace in the region. According to On Vatican News. The Pope has previously condemned Hamas’ attacks on Israel and called for the return of hostages. According to Attended the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. (Related: ‘I somehow survived’: Freed Israeli hostages speak of their captivity almost a year after October 7)
Israel previously condemned Pope Francis for calling for a ceasefire between the country and Gaza in October 2023. (Related: Terrorists tried to assassinate Pope Francis in 2021, autobiography claims)
“Humanitarian law must be respected. Especially in Gaza, it is urgent and necessary to secure humanitarian corridors and protect the entire population,” the Pope said at the time. “Brothers and sisters, too many people have already died. Please do not shed innocent blood in the Holy Land, in Ukraine or anywhere else!”
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Pope’s ‘Incendiary’ Comments On Israel-Hamas War Undermine ‘Israel’s Right To Defend Itself,’ Jewish Leaders Say
A coalition of Jewish organizations sent a letter to Pope Francis on Monday, saying his statements about the Israel-Hamas war “distort Israel’s legitimate military operations and incite anti-Semitism.”
In December, the Pope called for peace in the holy land, describing the ongoing conflict and recent Israeli Defense Force (IDF) airstrikes that reportedly resulted in the deaths of children as an “atrocity.” According to In the Times of Israel. Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations (COP) defended Israel’s actions asserted that Israel had the right to protect itself from Hamas terrorist attacks.
“We appreciate and share your concern for the suffering of innocent civilians and your desire to spread peace and compassion throughout the world,” the COP wrote to the Pope. “But you make statements like, “Yesterday children were bombed.” The words “This is an atrocity, this is not a war” distort Israel’s legitimate military operations. , only fuels anti-Semitism and unfair targeting of the Jewish state. ”
Pope Francis reportedly noted that in December Israeli airstrikes on two schools in the Gaza Strip killed at least 17 people, five of them children. According to This was reported to The Associated Press, citing a Ministry of Health official. Israel said Hamas operated a command center inside the school, which protects civilians.
According to the Times of Israel, the Israel Defense Forces have consistently maintained that Hamas terrorists often hide among civilians.
Israeli tanks are stationed near the border with the Gaza Strip in southern Israel on December 11, 2024. View from the Israeli side of the border. (Photo by Amir Levi/Getty Images)
“This story begins in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre in which Hamas terrorists killed 1,200 innocent civilians and took 251 hostages, 101 of whom remain prisoners. “We do not recognize the right to protect them,” the letter continued. “Furthermore, it fails to acknowledge that Hamas uses human shields and civilian infrastructure for terrorist purposes, putting the entire population of Gaza at risk.”
“At a time when global anti-Semitism is at record high levels, the American Jewish community calls on us to refrain from inflammatory statements and to build bridges between the peoples of our two countries,” the COP concluded.
Anti-Semitic incidents have increased around the world to levels not seen since World War II. According to Based on a 2023 report from Tel Aviv University and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Since October 7, 2023, anti-Semitic incidents in the United States have increased to unprecedented levels. According to To separate findings from ADLs.
Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs (IFM) got hit In his comments in December, the Pope said Israel’s actions were incomparable to the terrorism of Hamas, which uses “children as human shields.”
“The death of an innocent person in war is a tragedy,” IFM said in an X post. “While Israel goes to extraordinary lengths to prevent harm to innocent people, Hamas goes to extraordinary lengths to increase harm to Palestinian civilians.”
Pope Francis met liberated israelis Relatives of Hamas hostages and those who remain hostages express their condolences and appeal for peace in the region. According to On Vatican News. The Pope has previously condemned Hamas’ attacks on Israel and called for the return of hostages. According to Attended the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. (Related: ‘I somehow survived’: Freed Israeli hostages speak of their captivity almost a year after October 7)
Israel previously condemned Pope Francis for calling for a ceasefire between the country and Gaza in October 2023. (Related: Terrorists tried to assassinate Pope Francis in 2021, autobiography claims)
“Humanitarian law must be respected. Especially in Gaza, it is urgent and necessary to secure humanitarian corridors and protect the entire population,” the Pope said at the time. “Brothers and sisters, too many people have already died. Please do not shed innocent blood in the Holy Land, in Ukraine or anywhere else!”
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