The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate in Jerusalem condemned the Israeli bombing of the Orthodox Cultural Center in Gaza.
The Patriarchate stated the bombing “represents a stark embodiment of Israel’s unwarranted determination to destroy the civil infrastructure and social service centers, as well as shelters for civilians trapped in the besieged enclave.”
“Such attacks on civilians, particularly children, and the deliberate destruction of civilian infrastructure, cannot be justified on rational or humanitarian grounds and are fundamentally at odds with even the most basic moral values,” it stated.
The Patriarchate reiterated its demand for a right away cease-fire within the Gaza Strip and pledged to proceed worldwide efforts to attain that objective as quickly as potential.
The Israeli military has expanded its air and floor assaults on the Gaza Strip, which has been underneath relentless airstrikes for the reason that shock offensive by the Palestinian group Hamas on Oct. 7.
Over 10,000 individuals have been killed within the battle, together with 8,525 Palestinians and over 1,538 Israelis.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected rising requires a cease-fire, saying it might be a “surrender” to Hamas.
An Israeli blockade of the Strip has additionally minimize gasoline, electrical energy and water provides to Gaza, and decreased support deliveries are unable to fulfill the wants of the greater than 2 million residents.
Source: www.dailysabah.com