“I continue to follow the conflict in Israel and Palestine with much worry and pain,” Pope Francis said on December 13, following his general audience. “I renew my call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire: there is so much suffering there.”
He continued, “I encourage all parties involved to resume negotiations and call on everyone to make an urgent commitment to get humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.”
The Pontiff also renewed his call for the release of all Israeli hostages.