Pope asked about the plan of Donald Trump for the Gaza Strip. “There are very interesting elements”
In the evening, leaving like every Tuesday's summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, the Pope stopped at the journalists waiting for him, who asked him about the Trump's plan for the Gaza Strip.
“There are very interesting elements,” said Leon XIV, quoted by the Italian Ansa agency. – I hope Hamas will accept it at the appointed time He added.
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The agreement proposed by Trump assumes the permanent end of hostilities, the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and detainees, increasing the influx of humanitarian aid and the reconstruction of Palestinian territory. Hamas would give power and submit a weapon, and the gauze zone would be ruled by the Provisional Palestinian administration. International stabilization forces would also be arranged there. The whole would be managed by the International Peace Council led by Trump. Ultimately, the reformed Palestinian autonomy would take power over the Gaza Strip.
Pope asked about the Flotilla for the Gaza Strip and American policy
When asked about the International Flotilla for the Gaza Strip, the Pope stated: – It's very difficult. There is a desire to respond to a real humanitarian crisis.
Referring to the risk of influencing the waters near the Gaza LEON XIV zone, he noticed: – All pages say: we hope that there will be no violence, that people will be respected.
The Pope also said that the tone of speech about the situation in the world raises anxiety, because – as he added – he shows an increase in tension. This is how he answered the question about the words of the head of Pentagon Pete HegeSeth about preparations for the war.
He also drew attention to the change of the US Department of Defense to the Department of War.
“Let's hope it is only a way of speaking,” Leon XIV said. – Of course, this is the style of government that you want to show strength to make an impression. Let's hope it will work and that there will be no war. You have to work always for peace – said the Pope.
