It’s the first time that Pope Francis has openly urged for an investigation of genocide allegations over Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip.

In new book, Catholic leader says accusations of Israel's genocide in Gaza from 'experts' should be looked into

ROME, NOV 17 - The international community should investigate whether Israel is perpetrating a genocide in Gaza, Pope Francis says in a new book excerpted in an Italian newspaper Sunday. "According to some experts,

ROME, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Pope Francis has suggested the global community should study whether Israel's military campaign in Gaza constitutes a genocide of the Palestinian people, in some of his most explicit criticism yet of Israel's conduct in its year-long war.

The call was released in excerpts published on Sunday from an upcoming new book ahead of Pope Francis's jubilee year.View on euronews

It’s the first time that Francis has openly urged for an investigation of genocide allegations over Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip. In September, he said Israel’s attacks in Gaza and Lebanon have been “immoral” and disproportionate, and that its military has gone beyond the rules of war.

While Francis has avoided using the word 'genocide' publicly, the comments appear in a new book for his jubilee year over which he had editorial control

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Pope Francis suggests to the international community to conduct a study to determine whether Israel's military campaign in Gaza constitutes genocide against the Palestinian residents of Gaza. These remarks mark some of the most explicit criticisms from the Argentine Pope regarding the Gaza war that has been ongoing for a year.

Pope Francis has called for a thorough investigation to determine if Israel's military actions in Gaza amount to genocide. This marks some of his most direct criticism of Israel. The statement follows a pending case at the International Court of Justice against Israel over potential violations of the Genocide Convention.