🇮🇱🇻🇦A deleted condolence after pope’s death revealed tension between Israel and the Vatican

Hours after Pope Francis’ death was announced, Israel’s Foreign Ministry posted a short message on X: “Rest in peace, Pope Francis. May his memory be a blessing.” Several hours later, it was deleted without explanation.

Coming at a time of effusive global mourning over Francis’ death, the decision to delete the post appeared to reflect the tensions that have emerged between Israel and the Vatican over Francis’ frequent criticism of Israel’s conduct during the war in Gaza. The Foreign Ministry declined to comment on the deletion.

https://apnews.com/article/pope-francis-jerusalem-israel-funeral-vatican-netanyahu-5e6fd6caa4850b0ee5b4fc8720043e1e

🇺🇸🇮🇱 The Trump administration has reversed visa terminations for thousands of foreign students with minor legal infractions but upheld the revocation of legal status for those who have publicly criticized Israel.

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