Hours after Pope Francis’ death was announced, Israel's Foreign Ministry posted a short message on X: “Rest in peace, Pope Francis. May his memory be a blessing." Several hours later, it was deleted without explanation.

Israel deleted a social media post expressing sorrow for the death of Pope Francis. A message on the country’s verified X account that read “Rest in Peace, Pope Francis. May his memory be a blessing” was taken down hours after it was posted on Monday.

Israel honours late Pope Francis, Ambassador to the Holy See Yaron Sideman told ANSA Thursday saying he would attend his funeral even though it will be on the Sabbath Saturday. "As Ambassador of Israel to the Holy See,