Pope Francis Calls for Genocide Investigation in Gaza Amid Rising Tensions

Pope Francis has called for an investigation into whether Israel's actions in Gaza constitute genocide, marking his most direct criticism of Israel's military conduct. This call comes as part of excerpts from an upcoming book, "Hope Never Disappoints," based on interviews with the pope. The pontiff's remarks coincide with ongoing international legal cases concerning alleged war crimes and genocide in Gaza. Israel's embassy to the Vatican has defended its actions as self-defense, while the UN and several countries have raised concerns about potential genocidal acts.