Christians in Gaza, West Bank pray for an end to Israel’s ‘genocide’
Wednesday, 25 December 2024 00:45
Israeli forces continue to pound Gaza, killing at least two people in a drone strike on the headquarters of the Palestinian Civil Defence in Gaza City, and nine others in attacks on a home in the Jabalia refugee camp.
- Christians in Gaza mark a sombre Christmas, praying for an end to Israel’s death and destruction, while in the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem – the birthplace of Jesus – many dedicate their prayers to the victims of Israel’s “genocide”.
- In Lebanon, Prime Minister Najib Mikati called on the United States and France-led ceasefire monitoring committee to pressure Israel to cease violating its truce with Hezbollah and withdraw from the south of the country.
- Israel’s war on Gaza has killed at least 45,338 Palestinians and wounded 107,764 since October 7, 2023. At least 1,139 people were killed in Israel during the Hamas-led attacks that day, and more than 200 were taken captive.
