IDF: Artillery misfire led to mistaken hit of Gaza church, no punishments for soldiers involved
The incident has led the Catholic Church and many Western allies of Israel to condemn the IDF as having a negligent lack of control over its forces in Gaza.
A view shows the damage at the Holy Family Church which was hit in an Israeli strike on Thursday, in Gaza City July 18, 2025. (photo credit: REUTERS/Khamis Al-Rifi)ByYONAH JEREMY BOBUpdated: