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Pope Leo XIV discussed the “tragic situation in Gaza” and urged a “permanent ceasefire” in the Palestinian territory during a private audience with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Thursday, the Vatican said in a press release.
“The hope was expressed for a prompt resumption of negotiations in order that, with willingness and courageous decisions, as well as the support of the international community, the freeing of the hostages may be achieved, a permanent ceasefire be reached urgently, the safe entry of humanitarian aid in the most affected areas be facilitated, and full respect for humanitarian law be guaranteed, as well as the legitimate aspirations of the two peoples,” the Holy See Press Office said in a statement on the meeting.
Leo also reiterated the Vatican’s long-term position on a two-state solution. “There was discussion of how to guarantee a future for the Palestinian people and peace and stability in the region, with the Holy See reiterating the two-state solution as the only way out of the ongoing war. Reference was also made to the situation in the West Bank and the important question of the city of Jerusalem,” the statement said.
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