Vatican City, Aug. 16 -- Pope Leo XIV on Sunday (local time) renewed his appeal for an end to violence against the Palestinian civilian population in the West Bank region.

In a post on X, Pope Leo XIV further called on the international community to work toward advancing the two-state solution for a just and lasting peace.

"I renew my appeal for an end to the ongoing violence against the Palestinian civilian population in the West Bank, and I urgently call on the international community to work toward advancing the two-state solution, for a just and lasting peace," the post stated.

The Palestinian Wafa news agency has reported attacks by Israel in Gaza and the West Bank amid the influx of Israeli settlers.

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