Israel attacks Vatican statements: War Consistent With International Laws

The Secretary of State of the Holy See, Pieter Parolin, commented on Tuesday in a reception celebrating the anniversary of recognition of the Vatican city as a sovereign city-state. He condemned the October 7 attacks and all forms of anti - Semitism, but then questioned whether Israel's response was appropriate.

Israel's right to self-defense has been called to justify that this operation is proportional, but with 30,000 dead, it is not like that,” he said.

Israel's embassy at the Holy See called Parolin's comments unacceptable in a statement issued Thursday.

“Judgment of the legitimacy of a war without taking into account all relevant circumstances and relevant data inevitably leads to misconception”, the unwritten statement said.

The declaration concludes by saying the Israeli response has been in full compliance with international law.