Pope demands ‘collective punishment’ end in Gaza as 10 more die of hunger

"I beg for a permanent ceasefire to be reached, the safe entry of humanitarian aid to be facilitated and humanitarian law to be fully respected," Leo said. He referred to international law and its "prohibition of collective punishment, indiscriminate use of force and the forced displacement of the population".

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/27/ten-palestinians-have-died-from-starvation-in-last-24-hours-says-gaza-health-ministry