Pope calls to end violence against West Bank Palestinians as settler attacks surge
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy — Pope Leo XIV called on Sunday for an end to violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, amid a surge of attacks by extremist settlers and a siege in the territory’s village of Qusra.The residents of two homes on the outskirts of Qusra had been under siege since August 9, when Israeli settlers surrounded the buildings in an apparent effort to compel their residents – including young children – to flee. Israeli soldiers have since been deployed to the road outside the homes, blocking the occupants from leaving while apparently attempting to prevent settlers from returning.“I renew my appeal for an end to the repeated violence against the Palestinian civilian population in the West Bank,” the pope said, without mentioning specific confrontations or attacks.His comments come after residents of Taybeh, the West Bank’s only Christian village, appealed to Leo for help amid settler attacks threatening members…
Pope Leo XIV called for an end to violence against Palestinians in the West Bank on Sunday, following a surge in attacks by extremist settlers and a siege in the village of Qusra. Residents of Qusra had been under siege since August 9, with Israeli settlers surrounding homes to compel residents to flee. The Pope stated, "I renew my appeal for an end to the repeated violence against the Palestinian civilian population in the West Bank." His comments followed an appeal for help from the residents of Taybeh, the West Bank’s only Christian village, due to settler attacks. Pope Leo XIV also urged the international community to act to advance the two-state solution for a lasting peace.
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