Hamas condemns 'Israeli' strike on Latin Monastery Church in Gaza

Hamas has strongly denounced an 'Israeli' attack on the Latin Monastery Church in Gaza City, which occurred early Thursday morning.

The strike injured the parish priest and several displaced civilians who were taking shelter inside the church.

In an official statement, Hamas described the incident as a “new crime” committed by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) against places of worship and innocent displaced people. The group condemned the attack as part of a broader campaign of “genocide” targeting all components of the Palestinian population.

The church, located in one of the most densely populated areas of Gaza, serves as a refuge for many displaced families amidst the ongoing aggression. Hamas’s statement emphasized the deliberate nature of attacks on religious sites and civilian shelters, calling for international accountability.