I’m sorry, Bearcat, but there’s no mention that it would stop immediately if only those pesky thugs at Hamas would surrender. I think you should get in touch with the Pope and tell him you know a sure fire way to get Israel to stop the carnage immediately.
Israel complains after Vatican denounces 'carnage' and disproportionate response in Gaza
Israel has formally complained after a senior Vatican official spoke of “carnage” in Gaza. The Israeli Embassy to the Holy See called the comments by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, “regrettable.”
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