Radio Interview: The situation in Gaza with Catholic Near East Welfare Association August 11, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Joseph Hazboun (Courtesy CNEWA) In October 2023, the militant group Hamas attacked Israel, killing more than 1,200 people and kidnapping hundreds. Israel retaliated and now, nearly two years later, the conflict continues. In this episode of Catholic Review Radio, Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Joseph Hazboun, regional director for Catholic Near East Welfare Association, a pontifical mission. Hazboun says the situation in the Gaza Strip is unspeakably tragic. More than 60,000 Palestinians have been killed in the conflict, while starvation and famine are imminent. He discusses the need for prayer and political pressure to end the conflict, as CNEWA and other aid organizations try to help wherever and however they can. Click play below to listen to the full interview: More radio interviews Radio Interview: From addiction to purpose Radio Interview: Author shares her family’s tragic connection to a Nazi atrocity Radio Interview: Faith in times of crisis Radio Interview: Archbishop Lori and Cardinal Dolan discuss Catholics in civic life Radio Interview: The Future of AI and Its Ethical Implications: Insights from an AI expert Radio Interview: Catholicism, religious freedom and the early United States Copyright © 2025 Catholic Review Media Print
