The families with Pope Francis, this morning (photo: official website, photo credit to the Embassy of Israel in the Boutique)
The families of the captives and the missing Goldin, Shaul, Mengisto and Al Said met with Pope Francis in the Vatican this morning (Wednesday).
This, as part of a visit to Rome initiated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
and with the cooperation of the Ministry of Defense, as part of the efforts to raise international awareness of the issue of the soldiers and civilians held by Hamas in Gaza.
and the release of the citizens held by Hamas, Avra Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed.
During the meeting, the Pope addressed each of the members of the families that participated, expressed solidarity with them, and promised to work with governments and religious leaders, including Muslims, for the return of the boys.
The Pope and Lea Goldin, this morning (photo: official website, photo credit: Embassy of Israel in the Boutique)
In addition, last night the members of the families participated in the lighting of Hanukkah candles at the home of the Israeli ambassador to Italy, Alon Bar, with the participation of the Chief of Staff of the Italian Army, Admiral Giuseppe Cabo Dragona and the IDF attaché, Col. Liad Zek. Later, the members of the families are also expected to meet with the Deputy Prime Minister Italy, Matteo Salvini, Vice President of the European Parliament, MP Pina Picerno, President of the Italian Parliament, MP Lorenzo Fontana and the heads of the Jewish community of Rome.
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