One of the main proponents of this new blood libel against Israel is the human rights organization Amnesty, which opened its report with the distressing claim that Israel launched an unprovoked attack on the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023” the minister wrote.
“Next year, we will celebrate a significant milestone in the relationship between the Jewish people and Christianity: the 60th anniversary of the Nostra Aetate Declaration from the Second Vatican Council.
We know you are a close friend of the Jewish people.
Just this past year, you met with families of, 1. hostages, injured soldiers, rabbis, 2. and Jewish leaders from around the world.”
In conclusion, Chikli wrote: “Your guidance, actions, and leadership have tremendous influence worldwide. This is why I kindly ask you to clarify your position regarding the new accusation of genocide against the Jewish state.
