An Israeli strike on Gaza's Holy Family Church killed three and injured others, igniting condemnation from the Latin Patriarchate and global figures. The Vatican expressed hope for peace, while Israeli authorities termed it a tragic mistake.

Israeli forces killed at least 22 people in attacks in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, including two people who died in a strike on a church that late Pope Francis used to speak to regularly, medics and church officials said.

Israeli attacks on places of worship raise concerns over violation of religious freedom and international humanitarian law - Anadolu Ajansı