Pope Leo on Tuesday praised U.S. President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan for Gaza, and expressed hope that the Palestinian militant group Hamas would endorse it, APA reports citing ANSA.
"There are very interesting elements" in the plan, the pope was quoted as saying by Italy's ANSA news agency. "I hope Hamas will accept it within the established timeframe."
Leo spoke to reporters as he was leaving his Castel Gandolfo summer residence, which he has taken to visiting regularly.
He also commented on the international aid flotilla that is trying to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza, and which risks being attacked by Israel in the coming hours.
"From all sides, people are saying, 'Let's hope that there will not be violence, that people are respected.' That's very important," the pope said.
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