An Israeli army sniper shot and killed two women in the Gaza Strip, according to a Catholic church. A woman and her daughter who sought shelter in the church were killed “in cold blood”, said the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem.
The sniper shot at them on the church grounds, “where there are no participants in the war” and most Christian families sought refuge from the fighting. One woman was killed while trying to take another to safety. The Israeli army did not issue any advance warning. Seven other people were injured by the fire.
In addition to the attack, several Israeli tank shells also hit a monastery on the church premises where more than 50 people with disabilities lived. The building is no longer habitable due to damage caused by an explosion and fire.
When questioned, the Israeli army has not yet commented on the allegations, which could not be independently verified.