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Source: france24.com
Image content: The image shows a tweet in Italian by Giorgia Meloni, the Prime Minister of Italy. The tweet condemns Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, specifically mentioning a strike on the Church of the Holy Family, and states that attacks on civilians cannot be justified. The tweet is attributed to Giorgia Meloni's official Twitter account, verified with a blue checkmark.
Summary
Israel has expressed deep regret over a strike on Gaza's only Catholic church, the Holy Family Church, which resulted in casualties and damage, sparking international condemnation and prompting an investigation.
Key Points
- Israel acknowledged that the church was hit 'mistakenly' by fragments from a shell fired during operational activity
- The strike killed three people and injured several others, causing extensive damage to the church compound
- The incident was widely condemned by world leaders, including Pope Francis, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni