Cries of Gaza’s parents reach heavens, says Pope Leo

Pope Leo, the religious leader of Catholic Christians, has once again appealed for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, saying that the heartbreaking cries of Gaza’s parents are reaching the heavens.

Addressing the gathering in St. Peter’s Square, he said that the fighting in Gaza must stop immediately, and humanitarian laws must be respected.

Pope Leo appealed to Israel and Hamas to fully comply with international humanitarian law.

On the other hand, 3 Palestinians were martyred and 46 were injured in Israeli fire on people seeking aid in Gaza. 30 Palestinians have been martyred in Israeli bombing since morning.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says starving Gaza is a war crime, and that a group of thugs is representing the Netanyahu government.