"I feel that those who perceive the situation, who think of the people, and who have the fortitude to negotiate under the white flag are stronger. And now it may be negotiated with the assistance of international powers. Negotiate is a brave word. When you realize that you are defeated and things are not going well, you must have the bravery to bargain. You feel humiliated, but how many others will die as a result? Negotiate on time and look for a country to mediate. Many people desire to mediate in today's conflicts, such as the one in Ukraine. Turkey has volunteered itself for this. And others. Don't be ashamed to negotiate before things go worse". This is what Pope Francis said during an interview with Swiss Radio and Television, which will air on March 20. Regarding the Middle East issue, Francis said, "We must move forward. Every day at seven o'clock in the afternoon, I contact the parish in Gaza. Six hundred people reside there and report what they see: a conflict. And war is fought by two, not one. These two warring factions are the irresponsible ones. Then there is not just the military battle, but also the 'guerrilla war', as in the case of Hamas, which is not an army. That's a negative thing".
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