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Pope renews appeal for end to violence against Palestinians in West Bank
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from timeslive.co.za · South Africa
The Pope has renewed his appeal for an end to violence affecting Palestinians in the West Bank. This statement highlights ongoing humanitarian concerns and calls for peace in the region.
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