Overview

• Israel has expressed strong disapproval of Pope Francis's suggestion to investigate potential genocide in Gaza.
• The Pope's comments are part of his new book, where he cites experts who believe the situation in Gaza may meet the criteria for genocide.
• A UN committee recently reported that Israeli actions in Gaza resemble genocide, accusing Israel of using hunger as a war tactic.
• Israel is facing international criticism for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with ongoing legal actions in international courts.
• The Vatican maintains that its criticism is political, not religious, and stresses the importance of proportional military actions in Gaza.