Pope Francis, on his return from Belgium, criticized Israel’s attacks in Gaza and Lebanon as “immoral” and disproportionate, suggesting they exceed the rules of war. He commented on Israel’s recent strike in Beirut, which killed Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah and others, without naming Israel directly. Francis emphasized that defense should be proportionate and condemned any country’s excessive military actions as immoral. He acknowledged the inherent immorality of war but stressed the importance of adhering to moral rules. The death of Nasrallah has significantly impacted Lebanon and the Middle East. U.S. President Joe Biden supported the strike as justice against Hezbollah.