Israeli government’s response to death of Pope Francis continues to be marred in controversy
By Jane Prinsley
An internal row erupted after the Foreign Ministry deleted its condolence post for the late pontiff and neither the president or prime minister will attend his funeral
The decision has reportedly prompted confusion and outrage among diplomats
The first South American pope was seen as a reformer from the liberal wing of the church
During yearly ‘state of the world’ speech, the pope ramped up his criticism of the Israeli offensive in Gaza
The wooden statue was criticised by Jewish groups for reinforcing the trope that Jesus was a Palestinian
The symbol is being interpreted as support for the view that Jesus was Palestinian
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The pontiff also called for additional humanitarian aid into Gaza
By Jewish News Syndicate
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The pontiff also renewed his call for the release of the hostages still held by Hamas
By Daniel Ben-David
