Israel deletes Pope Francis condolence tweet within hours of posting

The Jerusalem Post cited foreign ministry officials as saying the Pope had made “statements against Israel” and that the post was published in “error”.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/israel-pope-francis-vatican-gaza-b2738138.html


Israel deletes Pope Francis condolence tweet within hours of posting

Israeli diplomatic missions worldwide also instructed to delete similar posts and not to sign Vatican embassy condolence books, according to local media


Steffie Banatvala
Wednesday 23 April 2025 17:44 BST

The Israeli government deleted a social media post giving condolences over the death of Pope Francis just hours after posting it.

Local media also reported that Israeli diplomatic missions worldwide were also instructed to delete similar posts and not to sign Vatican embassy condolence books.

“Rest in Peace, Pope Francis. May his memory be a blessing,” the post read on the country’s verified X account on Monday, before it was deleted. It was posted alongside an image of the Pope visiting the Western Wall in Jerusalem.