US EditionTrump Says He Doesn't Know "Many" About the Israeli Offensive in Gaza City
Pope Leo XIV expressed support to Holy Family Parish pastor amid escalating Israeli offensive; parish shelters 450 people despite ongoing attacks and previous injuries to clergy.
- On September 16, 2025, Pope Leo XIV called Father Gabriel Romanelli, pastor of Gaza’s Holy Family Parish, amid escalating conflict in Gaza City.
- The call followed an Israeli evacuation order and a major new ground offensive as Israeli troops had not reached the church compound hosting about 450 sheltered people.
- Father Romanelli confirmed ongoing parish support with food, water, medicine, prayer and children’s activities despite surrounding bombings and prior damage to the parish.
- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz posted, “Gaza is burning,” while Pope Leo assured prayers and closeness to refugees and local residents facing a dire humanitarian situation.
- This exchange highlights continuing humanitarian efforts within Gaza’s enclave despite intense military actions and the broader ongoing conflict impacting civilians.
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Washington, Sept. 16 (EFE).- U.S. President Donald Trump avoided this Tuesday speaking out on the Israeli land offensive in Gaza City, saying he does not know “many” about it. “I have to see it. I don’t know much about it,” Trump responded by being consulted by the White House press on whether he supports the Israeli Army’s operation to take control of the urban area of the Palestinian enclave. The Republican president took the opportunity to at…
Israel Launches Offensive In Gaza City
Israel launched its offensive in Gaza City Tuesday. The operation into the largest Palestinian city further escalates a conflict that has ravaged in the Middle East and likely pushes any possible ceasefire agreements further out of reach. The military did not offer a timeline for the offensive, which it says aims to “destroy Hamas’ military infrastructure.” The announcement suggested it could take months. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz dec…
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