Christmas Does Not Cease Fire: Pope's Christmas Message Declares War as Foolish
Christmas is the birthday of Jesus Christ, whom Catholics believe in. Unfortunately, the Middle East, where Jesus was born, is now embroiled in a bloody war. Israel and Hamas are still bombing each other on Christmas Day, and the people of Gaza are spending Christmas in fear.
In his annual Christmas message, Roman Catholic Pope Francis called for an immediate ceasefire between the two sides. The Pope said there is no excuse, war is stupid and the world should reject it. The Pope emphasized that the most important message of Christmas is peace and love, and called on people around the world not to become obsessed with the pursuit of fame and fortune and "idolatrous consumption.
The Pope, who has repeatedly called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and for the release of all hostages, mentioned that many people find it difficult to celebrate Christmas in "a world full of judgment and unforgiveness". It is difficult to celebrate Christmas in "a world of judgment and unforgiveness," but he asked everyone to think about the origins of the first Christmas, saying, "Tonight, let love change history."
However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that 10 Israeli soldiers were killed in the Gaza Corridor in the past day. He said, "This is a difficult day, and the Gaza Corridor is experiencing a difficult war. This war is costing us everything, but we have no choice but to keep fighting."
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