“Let's give them time, what is necessary, so that they can tell us what actually happened, whether it was truly a mistake, something that can be legitimately doubted, or whether there was an intention to attack a Christian church.” Behind the cardinal-like and diplomatic tone of Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, one can understand that the phone call between Pope Leo XIV and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not completely closed the case of the raid on the Church of the Holy Family in Gaza. In an interview with Tg2 Parolin underlines among other things that this “episode” takes on even greater significance since in the Middle East “Christians are an element of moderation within the framework of the Middle East and also in relations between Palestinians and Jews”.

"Therefore," observes the Vatican Secretary of State,"there would once again be a desire to eliminate any element that could help reach at least a truce and then peace." "We remain open; indeed, we are offering it," the cardinal also states regarding the possibility of mediation,"it has already been done on various occasions. Beyond this, I truly see it as difficult to take further steps, also because if we use the term 'mediation' in technical terms, mediation only comes into force when both parties accept it: there must be willingness on the part of each of the two parties in conflict. We will continue to insist as we always have without losing hope, but technically it is very difficult. On the other hand, how many mediations outside the Vatican have not worked so far. It takes political will to end the war, knowing that the costs of a war are terrible for everyone in every sense." When asked if he sees this will, he replies: “Unfortunately, I don't want to be too negative, I hope so. To those who quoted Netanyahu's words that a truce was near, I say: I would like to believe so.”

The President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella also addressed the crisis in the Middle East during his speech at the ceremony marking the centenary of the Bell of the Fallen in Rovereto."A precious point of reference at this time when, contrary to humanity's expectations, the shadows of those who want to reintroduce wars of territorial invasion or the domination of the strong over the weak are re-emerging," said the head of state. The implicit reference to what is happening in Gaza comes immediately after:"Or those who intend to bomb civilians. They are not limited to the already sad task of hitting opposing soldiers, they are shooting at places of prayer, the hungry, or rescue workers. This risks creating a spiral of hatred that in turn generates further violence."