Israeli Foreign Minister Demands Strong Condemnation from Vatican for Hamas Attack

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen has criticized the Vatican for not issuing a "clear and unequivocal" condemnation of Hamas' recent attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of over 1,300 Israelis. Cohen expressed disappointment that the Vatican's statement primarily expressed concern for Gazan civilians while Israel mourned its own casualties. In response, officials from the Catholic Church have offered various reactions, with Pope Francis affirming Israel's right to self-defense but questioning the potential for sustainable peace.