Israel deletes Pope Francis condolence tweet within hours of posting

[IrishBubbaLiberal]

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.

[hlthe2b]

1. Like Trump, Israel's leadership can handle zero criticism for their actions.

And no, I don't think this "foreign minister" speaks for all Israelis. They certainly deserve better.

[atreides1]

3. Maybe they don't deserve better

Just like the US they got what they voted for...

[atreides1]

2. I did Not see that coming...

[harumph]

4. Politically tone deaf.

[RockCreek]

8. My exact thoughts

And devoid of decency.

[lark]

5. Muderous hate filled country - at least it's top leaders are that.

Their right wing thief settlers should be in jail, not happily living on land stolen from Palestinians.

[IrishBubbaLiberal]

6. Netanyahu is a vile little tyrant. War Criminal who can't even allow condolences for the Pope

Netanyahu is a vile little man.

Who can’t even allow his extremist rightwing government
to express condolences.

Netanyahu belong in prison for life for his slaughter of
50,000 civilians in Gaza

[Celerity]

7. This is so on brand for the Bibi-led RW religio-fash government. Petty, vile shitbaggery.

[Historic NY]

9. Troglodytic thinking from the cretin in charge.