“The IDF does not target religious institutions and takes many precautions to avoid harm to civilians or holy sites. We remain committed to safeguarding the freedom of religion for people of all faiths,” Shoshani wrote on X/Twitter in English.

The IDF commented later, after an internal investigation:

An initial inquiry into reports regarding injured individuals in the Holy Family Church in Gaza City, suggests that fragments from a shell fired during operational activity in the area hit the church mistakenly. The cause of the incident is under review.

The IDF directs its strikes solely at military targets and makes every feasible effort to…

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