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Greek Orthodox church was bombed by Israel in Gaza

27 October 2023 A Greek Orthodox church in the Gaza Strip which was sheltering hundreds of displaced Palestinians was hit last week by an Israeli air strike, the Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem said, and Palestinian health officials said at least 18 people were killed. The Church of Saint Porphyrios, holds immense historical and cultural significance as one of the oldest churches in the world. Days earlier, the people of Palestine suffered one of the most horrific tragedies in the latest conflict with Israel, with at least 500 people mainly children and women killed by a blast which struck the Gaza City Hospital last week. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that respect for international humanitarian law was paramount, and that the protection of innocent life must be a priority. Mr Albanese also condemned attacks which targeted civilian infrastructure, including hospitals. More than 7000 Palestinians and 1,400 Israelis have been killed since a Hamas terrorist attack on October 7, followed by relentless air strikes by Israel and a continued siege of Gaza. In Australia, thousands of people have taken part in pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth on Saturday. Michelle Berkon, from the group Jews Against the Occupation, told the crowd she defied Israel’s “exploitation of our history”, and that the Palestinian people had “a right to sanctuary in their own home”. Sources: www.rel-tour.com/ abc.net.au/news
Greek Tribune Adelaide, South Australia
© 2021 Greek Community Tribune All Rights Reserved

Greek Orthodox church was bombed by

Israel in Gaza

27 October 2023 A Greek Orthodox church in the Gaza Strip which was sheltering hundreds of displaced Palestinians was hit last week by an Israeli air strike, the Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem said, and Palestinian health officials said at least 18 people were killed. The Church of Saint Porphyrios, holds immense historical and cultural significance as one of the oldest churches in the world. Days earlier, the people of Palestine suffered one of the most horrific tragedies in the latest conflict with Israel, with at least 500 people mainly children and women killed by a blast which struck the Gaza City Hospital last week. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that respect for international humanitarian law was paramount, and that the protection of innocent life must be a priority. Mr Albanese also condemned attacks which targeted civilian infrastructure, including hospitals. More than 7000 Palestinians and 1,400 Israelis have been killed since a Hamas terrorist attack on October 7, followed by relentless air strikes by Israel and a continued siege of Gaza. In Australia, thousands of people have taken part in pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth on Saturday. Michelle Berkon, from the group Jews Against the Occupation, told the crowd she defied Israel’s “exploitation of our history”, and that the Palestinian people had “a right to sanctuary in their own home”. Sources: www.rel-tour.com/ abc.net.au/news
Greek Tribune Adelaide, South Australia