Radio Interview: The situation in Gaza with Catholic Near East Welfare Association

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.

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