ROME, November 25, 2024 (WAFA)- In a rare stance against Israeli policy, Pope Francis denounced on Monday at the Vatican what he described as the arrogance of the invaders in Palestine, a week after he first addressed accusations of genocide in Gaza.

On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the peace treaty between Chile and Argentina, the Pope spoke of current armed conflicts and the very painful suffering they cause.

He recalled two failures of humanity today; in Ukraine and Palestine, where suffering is great and the arrogance of the occupier undermines dialogue.

The Pontiff renewed criticism over the arms trade, pointing out the hypocrisy of talking about peace while waging wars.

Addressing diplomats and religious representatives, the Pope stressed that dialogue must be the essence of the international community.

In late September, the Pontiff criticized the "immoral" use of force in Lebanon and Gaza, as if to call on Israel to exercise restraint. However, this is the first time that the head of the Catholic Church has publicly condemned Israeli policy in the occupied Palestinian Territory in these terms.

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