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Pope Leo XIV condemned the Gaza war's brutality and indiscriminate force, following reports of at least 73 Palestinians killed while queuing for food. The Gaza health ministry blamed Israeli fire for 67 deaths, while Israel's military claimed the number was inflated. New evacuation orders for central Gaza areas, where many aid organizations operate, have raised further alarm. The Pope also expressed anguish over an Israeli strike on a Gaza church. UNRWA accused Israel of starving civilians, while Israel banned cooperation with the agency. The war, triggered by Hamas' October 7th attack, has resulted in a catastrophic death toll for Palestinians.

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