Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Israel Says 'Deeply Regrets' Gaza Church Strike, Calls Deaths 'A Tragedy'


(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said Israel "deeply regrets" the loss of life in a mistaken strike that hit Gaza's only Catholic church.

"Israel deeply regrets that a stray ammunition hit Gaza's Holy Family Church. Every innocent life lost is a tragedy", Netanyahu said, adding that an investigation was underway and Israel was "committed to protecting civilians and holy sites".

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