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BBC NEWS | Europe | Vatican deplores Gaza situation

BBC NEWS | Europe | Vatican deplores Gaza situation: "The Pope's justice minister, Cardinal Renato Martino, has sharply criticised Israel's actions and likened the Gaza Strip to a 'big concentration camp'.

Correspondents say his words mark the Vatican's toughest comments since Israel began its offensive with intensive air attacks 12 days ago."

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