“Catholic Church in Kerala condemns alleged efforts to justify Hamas”, New Indian Express, October 30, 2023:
“Amid simmering tensions between the Christian and Muslim communities in the state, the recent Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) solidarity programme in Kozhikode has brought forth underlying grievances, particularly over the Hamas issue.
Adding to the debate, Thomas Tharayil, the auxiliary bishop of Syro-Malabar Church, Changanassery archeparchy, has openly criticised the alleged attempts to whitewash the Hamas terror attack.
“Attempts going on in the state to whitewash Hamas and depict its attack against Israel as a defensive act is scary,” the Bishop said in his FB post.
The Bishop’s response came hours after the League solidarity rally in Kozhikode on October 26, where Congress leader Shashi Tharoor also courted controversy for his speech…..”
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