The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, has given an update on the status of Christians in Gaza after the first phase of the historic peace deal between Israel and Hamas began.
According to Pizzaballa, Catholics in Gaza are still adjusting to the newfound peace, with many expressing their surprise at being able to sleep through the night without hearing bombs.
They keep writing that they still cannot believe they were able to sleep through the night without hearing the sound of bombs.
Despite the promising outcome of the first phase, which included the return of Israeli hostages and the strategic withdrawal of IDF troops from Gaza, Pizzaballa emphasized that the situation in Gaza remains very fluid
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Author's summary: Peace deal brings hope to Gaza Christians.