🚨🇻🇦Pope Leo XIV #urges 🇮🇱Israel to let humanitarian aid into Gaza, stressing the suffering of children, elderly, and sick. It’s his second major Gaza statement since taking office earlier this month. “End the hostilities,” he said.- Reuters

🚨🇮🇱Israel launched a major ground #assault in Gaza after indirect talks with Hamas failed. Over 130 Palestinians were killed overnight. Israel seeks “operational control”; Hamas demands war’s end for hostage release. Gaza’s hospitals are overwhelmed amid aid blockades.-Reuters