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 to determine if Israel's military attacks on Gaza constitute genocide. It's the 

 that Israel may be engaged in genocide. 

Excerpts from a new book ("Hope never disappoints. Pilgrims towards a better world" by   Hernán Reyes Alcaide) based on interviews with the pontiff were published in Rome on Monday. In one excerpt, Pope Francis publicly uses the word "genocide" in connection with Israel's actions in Gaza. 

Francis said, "According to some experts, what is happening in Gaza has the characteristics of a genocide." 

The Pope has repeatedly called for a ceasefire in Gaza, as well as for the release of the hostages and increased humanitarian aid to Gaza. Earlier, he suggested Israel's attacks are immoral and disproportionate.

Nearly 44,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since October 7, 2023, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. 

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Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel's military attacks on Gaza constitute genocide. It's the first time he's publicly suggested that Israel may be engaged in genocide.

Pope calls for investigation into whether Israel's actions constitute genocide

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