ROME — Pope Francis has said that Israel’s attacks in Gaza should be investigated to determine if they meet the legal definition of genocide, according to excerpts from a forthcoming book based on interviews with the pontiff. Francis has privately used ...

It’s the first time that Pope Francis has openly urged for an investigation of genocide allegations over Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip.

Pope Francis has called for an investigation into whether Israel's military actions in Gaza meet the criteria for genocide. In excerpts from his upcoming book, published Sunday by La Stampa, the Pope referenced experts who believe the situation in Gaza has "characteristics of genocide.