Pope Francis said that what is happening in the Gaza Strip has the characteristics of genocide according to some experts, calling for an investigation into whether Israeli practices in the Strip conform to this definition.

This came according to what was published by the Italian newspaper "La Stampa" today, Sunday, from passages included in a book of dialogues with the Pope, which was prepared by Hernan Reyes Alcaide based on interviews with the Pope, entitled "Hope Never Disappoints. Pilgrims Towards a Better World", according to what was reported by "Anadolu".

In his book, the Pope addressed immigration issues and problems and called for solving them and addressing their causes in their countries.

Under the subject of migration, he touched on the situation in Gaza in his book, saying: “I think in particular of our Palestinian brothers and sisters who left Gaza at a time when famine struck and it became difficult for food and aid to reach their lands.”