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On September 4, Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss peace in the Middle East, focusing on a ceasefire in Gaza amid ongoing conflicts. The Vatican described the talks as “cordial,” highlighting the dire situation in Gaza and emphasizing the need for a swift return to negotiations. The discussions included calls for the release of hostages, a permanent ceasefire, and facilitating humanitarian aid, while also reaffirming the two-state solution as a viable path to lasting peace.
Vatican Editorial Director Andrea Tornielli recently condemned Hamas’s attacks on Israel as “inhuman,” while criticizing Israel’s retaliatory actions as “disproportionate” and suggesting they might have expansionist goals. The meeting also involved deliberations on the future of the Palestinian people, stability in the region, and the importance of Christian communities in the Middle East. Herzog expressed gratitude for the Pope’s leadership in promoting peace and highlighted Israel’s commitment to securing the well-being of Christian communities and fostering religious freedom.
Palestinian Ambassador to the Holy See, Issa Kassissieh, expressed hope that Pope Leo could bring about justice and peace, given the apparent failure of world leaders to address the crisis in Gaza. He invited the Pope to visit and support the devastated areas. Overall, the meeting underscored the significant role that the Holy See plays in mediating tensions and advocating for humanitarian principles in the region.
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