Pope condemns “terrible increase in attacks against Jews” Pope Francis expressed concern in a letter about increased anti-Semitism. In particular, he calls for prayers “for the return of hostages.” Since the outbreak of the war, the leader has repeatedly called for the release of the hostages kidnapped by Hamas.
The war was triggered on October 7th by the attack on Israel by Hamas, which the USA and the EU classified as a terrorist organization. According to recent figures, more than 27,200 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip since the war began.