Gaza priest on the escalating violence in the Holy Land

Episode 19 May 13, 2021 00:09:36
Gaza priest on the escalating violence in the Holy Land
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Gaza priest on the escalating violence in the Holy Land

May 13 2021 | 00:09:36

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Show Notes

The tension in the Holy Land between Israel and Palestine has escalated alarmingly with the tangible fear of all-out war and death and destruction already in the air.

The Gaza Strip – that beleaguered Palestinian territory on the east coast of the Mediterranean bordering Israel and Egypt – is bearing the brunt of the conflict.

Gaza is suffering daily and nightly bombings, rockets are also being launched into Israel. As usual it is the people caught in the middle – men, women and children – who are suffering.

This morning we spoke to the Parish Priest of the Holy Family Parish in Gaza, Father Gabriel Romanelli. His community is very small, 133 people, but very active and they extend their support beyond the Christian Arab community to their Muslim neighbours.

The tension is palpable and the parish compound stands ready to offer refuge to those who might find themselves in need.

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