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The pope, as leader of the 1.4-billion-member Roman Catholic Church, is usually careful about taking sides in conflicts, but he has recently been more outspoken about Israel's military campaign against Palestinian militant group Hamas.
In recent days, there have been signs that months of failed ceasefire and hostage release negotiations might be revived and a breakthrough can be achieved.
Israel's military campaign has levelled much of Gaza and killed around 43,500 Palestinians, said officials.
The 8,119 victims verified is a much lower number than the toll of more than 43,000 provided by Palestinian health authorities for the 13-month-old war.
In the early days of the war, Israel's leadership presented a unified front as it responded to Hamas' October 7 attack.
Rinson has remained incommunicado since September 17, when a series of pager blasts rocked Lebanon.
US envoys had been working to secure ceasefires on both fronts ahead of the US presidential election next Tuesday.
Israel's military has accused the Palestinian militant group Hamas of using Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya for military purposes.
Medics said at least 20 children were among the dead.
The US, Qatar and Egypt have been spearheading negotiations to end the war.
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