Following the catechesis during yesterday's public audience, Pope Francis issued an appeal for peace for an area facing a fierce revival of bloodshed. The Pope continues to follow "what is happening in Israel and Palestine with pain and apprehension" and, in the face of so many persons murdered and injured, prays "for those families who have seen a day of celebration transformed into a day of mourning." He also requests that "the hostages be released immediately." The Pope is also concerned about the people of Gaza. "It is the right of those who are attacked to defend themselves, but I am very concerned about the total siege in which Palestinians live in Gaza, where there have also been many innocent victims - said the Holy Father - Terrorism and extremism do not help to reach a solution to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, but feed hatred, violence and revenge and only make them suffer" .
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