Israel’s ‘Inadvertent’ Strike on Gaza Church Raises Critical Questions About Military Accountability

On July 13, a tragic incident unfolded that left three dead and multiple civilians injured at the only Catholic church in Gaza—the Parish of the Holy Family. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) quickly attributed this devastating strike to an "involuntary munition deviation" during a military operation, claiming it was an accident.Yet, how credible is this explanation in a theater where precision shouldn’t be a matter of luck? Nearly 500 displaced individuals—women, children, and disabled persons—had taken refuge inside that sacred space when the attack hit. Among the wounded was Father Gabriel Romanelli, a widely respected figure who received support from...