Israel said it “deeply regrets” on Gaza’s only remaining Catholic Church.
Three people were reportedly killed in the strike by a stray ammunition that hit the Holy Family Church.
Israel announced their regrets after President Trump called the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israel says deadly Gaza church strike was mistake, after Trump called Netanyahu https://t.co/H31k4eBdDe
[odds that it was done on purpose? people who have lived there tell me that Israel treats Christians poorly]— Peter Roman (@TsarKastik) July 17, 2025
The Trump White House confirmed Israeli strike hit the church – President Trump was not happy about it.
BREAKING: The White House confirms Israel did indeed strike a Church in Gaza k*lling multiple innocent people
Confirms President Trump was NOT HAPPY about it and that Israelite PM Netanyahu simply said it was a mistake
— Drew Hernandez (@DrewHLive) July 17, 2025
An Israeli strike on Gaza’s sole Catholic Church killed three people and injured several others, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, which oversees the small parish, said on Thursday.#Gaza #Jerusalem #Palestine #Israel pic.twitter.com/i2WDKd63by
— INPA News Agency (@INPAnewsagency) July 17, 2025
Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire after the deadly strike on Gaza’s only remaining Catholic Church.
Pope Leo XIV: I am deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and injury caused by the military attack on the Holy Family Catholic Church in #Gaza. I assure the parish community of my spiritual closeness. I commend the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, and pray for their families and the injured. I renew my call for an immediate ceasefire. Only dialogue and reconciliation can ensure enduring peace!
The Pope tweeted this out.
I am deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and injury caused by the military attack on the Holy Family Catholic Church in #Gaza. I assure the parish community of my spiritual closeness. I commend the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, and pray for…
— Pope Leo XIV (@Pontifex) July 17, 2025
The parish priest was also injured in the strike.
Aljazeera reported.
