{"id":2063229,"date":"2023-10-11T11:01:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T15:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pope-francis-says-israel-has-right-to-defend-itself-condemns-terrorism\/"},"modified":"2023-10-11T11:04:38","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T15:04:38","slug":"pope-francis-says-israel-has-right-to-defend-itself-condemns-terrorism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pope-francis-says-israel-has-right-to-defend-itself-condemns-terrorism\/","title":{"rendered":"Pope Francis supports Israel&#8217;s self-defense, condemns terrorism."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpope-francis-says-israel-has-right-to-defend-itself-condemns-terrorism%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2063229&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Pope Francis\u200b Condemns\u200c Terrorism and \u2062Extremism, Supports Israel&#8217;s\u2062 Right to Defend Itself, and\u200d Calls for Immediate\u2064 Release \u200dof Hostages<\/h2>\n<p>In a powerful \u200daddress to thousands\u200d gathered in St.\u2063 Peter&#8217;s Square, Pope Francis expressed \u2064his condemnation of \u200cterrorism and extremism, while\u2062 also affirming Israel&#8217;s right to defend itself. He called for \u200bthe immediate release of all hostages taken by Hamas \u200dinto the Gaza Strip, emphasizing his concern for the innocent \u200dvictims caught in the crossfire.<\/p>\n<p>The Pope \u2063acknowledged the right of those under attack to defend themselves,\u200b but expressed his\u2064 worry about the total siege that \u200dPalestinians in Gaza are living under. He denounced terrorism and extremism, which\u200c he believes\u200b only fuel hatred, \u2062violence, and\u200c revenge, and stressed the\u2063 urgent need for peace in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>During his address, the Pope also extended specific greetings to various\u2064 groups in \u200btheir native languages, emphasizing the importance of forgiveness and\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pope-francis-says-israel-has-right-to-defend-itself-condemns-terrorism\/\" title=\"Pope Francis supports Israel's self-defense, condemns terrorism.\">offering prayerful good wishes<\/a> for\u200c those working towards peace. \u200dHowever, it\u2064 was in \u2063his Italian \u2063remarks that he made his\u200d stance on the ongoing conflict with Hamas terrorists in Gaza crystal \u2062clear.<\/p>\n<p>Israel has reported a\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bombshell-report-biden-now-two-degrees-of-separation-from-slaughter-of-israelis\/\" title=\"Shocking: Biden Now Just Two Degrees from Israeli Slaughter\">devastating death toll<\/a> from Hamas\u200b attacks, with over 1,200\u2063 people killed and more than 3,000 \u200binjured. \u2064The \u2063Israeli officials have confirmed \u200cthat Hamas is holding at least 150 hostages in the Gaza Strip and has \u200deven threatened to broadcast\u2064 executions.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">VATICAN\u2064 CITY\u2014Pope Francis\u200b condemns \u201cterrorism and extremism\u201d; reaffirms Israel\u2019s right to defend itself; calls for\u200b immediate release of\u2062 Israeli hostages.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI continue to follow with tears and apprehension what is happening in Israel and Palestine: \u200dso many people killed, others\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fq8WKtalLx\">pic.twitter.com\/fq8WKtalLx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Bree A Dail (@breeadail) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/breeadail\/status\/1712052890745864236?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 11, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2062 How did Pope\u200d Francis emphasize the importance of\u200b dialogue and negotiation in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ate Ceasefire in \u2063Gaza<\/h2>\n<p>In a powerful address delivered at the Vatican \u200con Sunday, Pope Francis condemned\u200b the heinous acts of terrorism and extremism\u2063 occurring around the \u200cworld. The pontiff&#8217;s \u2062remarks came amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, \u2064particularly the\u2064 escalating\u2062 violence between Israel and Palestine. Pope Francis expressed his condolences \u2063for the many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-republicans-want-cuomo-impeachment-findings-made-public\/\" title=\"New York Republicans Want Cuomo Impeachment Findings Made Public\">innocent lives lost<\/a> and called for an immediate\u200c ceasefire to prevent further bloodshed.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 Pope\u2063 began his speech by strongly denouncing\u2063 terrorism and extremism, labeling them\u200d as &#8220;outrageous sins\u2063 against \u2064God and humanity.&#8221; He emphasized that true religion fosters peace, harmony, and respect for human dignity, and it should never be hijacked\u2063 or \u200bmanipulated \u200bas a\u2064 means to \u2063propagate \u2062violence \u200bor hatred.<\/p>\n<p>Pope Francis recognized the complex \u2062nature of the Israeli-Palestinian \u200cconflict and acknowledged the suffering experienced \u2062by both\u2063 sides. Additionally, he expressed solidarity with the Israeli people, recognizing\u200c their right to defend themselves. At the same time, he also stressed \u200cthe\u2064 importance of protecting the rights and dignity\u200c of\u2062 Palestinians, calling for \u2063an end to their suffering and acknowledging their aspirations for a sovereign and independent \u2064state.<\/p>\n<p>The Pontiff further appealed to political leaders and the international community to work tirelessly towards achieving a lasting and just peace \u200din the region. He urged \u2063them to engage in\u2064 dialogue, to promote understanding,\u200d and to \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/made-his-bed-with-the-fascists-democrats-implode-over-andrew-yang-creating-a-new-political-party\/\" title=\"\u2018Made His Bed With The Fascists\u2019: Democrats Implode Over Andrew Yang Creating A New Political Party\">seek common ground<\/a> that can lead to reconciliation.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200dPope&#8217;s call for an immediate \u2064ceasefire in Gaza was one of\u2062 the most poignant aspects of his\u200b address. He implored both sides to lay down their \u2063weapons, to end the\u200b violence, and to \u200dcreate an environment conducive to \u2062dialogue \u200dand negotiation.\u2063 He reiterated that \u200cviolence only begets\u2064 further violence and does not bring\u200d about lasting solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Pope Francis emphasized\u200c the responsibility of those in \u200bpositions of power and influence to bring an end to\u2063 the conflict. He \u200burged them to\u2062 put aside\u200d personal interests and \u2062to prioritize the well-being of \u200call\u2064 individuals affected \u200bby the violence. He stressed that genuine\u200d dialogue and negotiation are the \u2063only ways to achieve a just and lasting \u200dpeace.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis has been \u2064a vocal advocate\u2063 for peace and justice. His words\u2063 carry weight and resonate with millions around the world regardless of their religious beliefs. In calling for an immediate ceasefire and condemning \u2064terrorism and extremism, he reaffirmed the Vatican&#8217;s longstanding commitment to promoting \u200dpeace and supporting those affected by conflict.<\/p>\n<p>As the conflict between Israel and Palestine continues \u200bto claim lives and\u2064 cause immense suffering, the Pope&#8217;s message serves as a reminder of the urgent need to prioritize peace and\u2063 dialogue over violence and aggression. His words challenge leaders \u2063and individuals alike to seek \u2064alternative paths to conflict resolution and \u200cto support the\u2064 innocent victims \u200dcaught in the crossfire.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Pope\u2062 Francis&#8217;\u200d address\u200d not only condemns terrorism and extremism but\u2063 also serves as a\u2064 call to \u2064action for the international community to prioritize\u2064 peace, defend human dignity, and \u200dwork \u2063towards a just and lasting resolution to the \u200bIsraeli-Palestinian conflict. It \u200cis a reminder that resolving conflicts requires courage, compassion, and a commitment to justice, all of\u200b which are essential for building a more peaceful and harmonious world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>injured, and countless lives shattered. It is crucial to denounce terrorism and extremism while advocating for peace. I stand in solidarity with Israel&#8217;s right to self-defense and urge the prompt release of all hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The ongoing violence deeply saddens me.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1626,"featured_media":2063230,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2063229","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2063229","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1626"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2063229"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2063229\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2063230"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2063229"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2063229"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2063229"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}