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Pope phones Gaza parish as Israel launches new offensive on city

Pope phones Gaza parish as Israel launches new offensive on city

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

While the Israeli military has been warning civilians to evacuate Gaza City, Father Romanelli said about 450 people are being sheltered in the parish compound. The post Pope phones Gaza parish as Israel launches new offensive on city first appeared on OSV News.

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