Greek Orthodox church struck by Israeli missile
Multiple people were killed, building damaged in the blast
Hi ReligionUnplugged readers,
Palestinian officials said 18 people, including eight children, were killed in an Israeli attack on Thursday. Multiple others were injured.
Israeli Defense Forces said they were targeting a Hamas control center nearby and noted that this attack “damaged the wall of a church in the area.”
St. Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church in Gaza City is a historic church built in the 12th century. Scores of Palestinian families, including about 500 Muslims and Christians, had been taking shelter in the church since the intial Hamas attack on Oct. 7.
In a statement, the Orthodox patriarch in Jerusalem said this attack on a church “constitutes a war crime that cannot be ignored.” Read more in today’s top story.
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