Pope appeals for Gaza aid after being asked about flotilla activists
Pope Leo XIV has made an appeal for aid to Gaza, emphasizing the need for respect for human rights. This statement came in response to a reporter's question regarding the treatment of Gaza-bound flotilla activists by Israel. Several participants from the flotilla have reported experiencing abuse while in Israeli custody.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV called for human rights to be respected.
- ▪The appeal for Gaza aid was made after a reporter's inquiry.
- ▪Flotilla participants have reported abuse in Israeli custody.
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Toggle PlayPope appeals for Gaza aid after being asked about flotilla activistsNewsFeedPope appeals for Gaza aid after being asked about flotilla activistsPope Leo XIV has called for human rights to be respected after a reporter asked him about Israel’s mistreatment of Gaza-bound flotilla activists. Several flotilla participants have spoken out about the abuse they were subjected to while in Israeli custody.Published On 27 May 202627 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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