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Churches in Jerusalem oppose municipal tax decision

Heads of churches say Israeli government is demanding they pay property tax, upsetting status quo

Churches protest Israel’s demand they pay property tax, say it’s undoing status quo

Special report: Pilgrimage industry on its knees in Holy Land

IDF opens probe after social media posts show troops burning Quran, other books in Gaza

‘God Is Under the Rubble in Gaza’: Bethlehem’s Subdued Christmas

In Jerusalem’s Christian Quarter, ‘it doesn’t even feel like Christmas’

Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem’s Christmas Message 2023

The Patriarchs And Heads of Churches In Jerusalem Issue Statement On The Recent Events In The Armenian Quarter

The Patriarchs & Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem Issue Statement on the Celebration of Advent and Christmas in the Midst of the War

UK MINISTER VISITS PATRIARCH THEOPHILOS III AMIDST WAR ON GAZA

The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Condemn the Bombing of Gaza’s Saint Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church and Other Humanitarian Institutions

The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem Issue a Statement on the Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

THE PATRIARCHS AND HEADS OF CHURCHES IN JERUSALEM UNITE IN A CALL FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE AMIDST UNFOLDING VIOLENCE

With a new cardinal, Jerusalem (finally) finds its place at the heart of the Catholic Church

Church leaders call for ‘international protection’ as attacks in Jerusalem by Jewish fanatics rise

A Spit in the Face: Anti-Christian Incidents in Jerusalem Spread Epidemic of Jewish Supremacy

Netanyahu, Chief Rabbi condemn ultra-orthodox spitting on Christians in Jerusalem

Pope furious over anti Christian spitting incidents, Catholic Church Representative Says

Franciscan Vatican envoy says attacks by Jews can ignite antisemitism

Under Netanyahu, Israel Is Treating Christians with Increasing Contempt

Fire service forbids Christian pilgrims from celebrating Feast of Transfiguration

Christians face harrassment on Via Dolorosa

Jerusalem Christians say they’re under attack – will anyone help?

Patriarch Pizzaballa: Christians in Holy Land want their rights respected

Western Wall Heritage Foundation apologizes after Christian abbot is asked to hide cross

Herzog condemns growing attacks on Christians in Israel as ‘evil’ and ‘a disgrace’

Christians in Jerusalem face escalating threat of assault and harassment

Anti-Christian incidents are on the rise in Jerusalem’s Old City

Israeli Reporter Goes Undercover as Priest – and Gets Spat At

Window of Jerusalem Christian Holy Site Broken After Israeli Throws Stones at It

In Jerusalem’s contested Old City, shrinking Armenian community fears displacement after land deal

Israeli curbs on Orthodox Church crowds in Jerusalem for Easter draw ire

Church: Israel limiting rights of ‘Holy Fire’ worshippers

Church: Israel limiting rights of ‘Holy Fire’ worshippers

Churches criticise Israeli curbs on Orthodox Easter event in Jerusalem

Church criticises Israel’s ‘heavy-handed restrictions’ on Easter

The fate of Christians in the Holy Land – violence and intimidation stalk Jerusalem this Easter

Jerusalem’s Christians brace for attacks by Israeli extremists as they prepare to celebrate Easter

Israeli settler movement is making life harder for Jerusalem’s Palestinians and erasing Christian character of holy city

Christians celebrate Palm Sunday in Jerusalem, striving to maintain presence

As attacks on Christians become more frequent, a crisis looms for Israel

WCC joins appeals for better protecting holy sites in Jerusalem

Jewish radicals attack Jerusalem’s Church of Gethsemane during Sunday’s worship

Greek Church condemns ‘terror attack’ after clerics targeted at Jerusalem holy site

How Israeli far-right ‘instigates’ attacks on Christian, Muslim gravesites

The Christian Presence in the Holy Land is Under Threat

U.S. Sharply Condemns Vandalization of Christian Cemetery on Jerusalem’s Mount Zion

Christian graves desecrated in historic Jerusalem cemetery

Archbishop says desecration of Jerusalem cemetery a ‘hate crime’

Archbishop of Canterbury condemns desecration of Christian graves in Jerusalem cemetery

Outrage as more than 30 graves – including British Commonwealth war dead – are vandalised at Christian cemetery in Jerusalem

Anglican Church and UK condemn desecration of Jerusalem graves

More than 30 Christian graves vandalised in Jerusalem cemetery

Trouble in Bethlehem & Jerusalem: why Christians are leaving the Holy Land

Church cries for help as Christians are driven from the Holy Land

Life is hard for Bethlehem’s Christians

The Patriarch of Jerusalem on CNN Greece: We are the “neutral zone”

The “living stones” are in danger of being lost

In Jerusalem Christians now number a measly 10,000 – less than two per cent of the whole.

Orthodox patriarch warns Biden of Israeli extremist threat to Jerusalem’s Christians

Meeting Biden, J’lem Christian leader describes ‘attacks by Israeli radical groups’

East Jerusalem’s Judaization threatens survival of Christian heritage

Old City hotelier facing eviction: ‘Biden, give Christians 10 minutes of your visit’

Jerusalem: Two Hotels Acquired by the Ultra-Orthodox in the Old City

Jerusalem Patriarchate: Definitely loses legal battle over real estate in Old Town

Greece Urges ‘Appropriate Action’ After Israelis Allegedly Break Into Jerusalem Church

Israeli court rules in favor of settler takeover of high-profile Christian hotel in Jerusalem

Greece Urges ‘Appropriate Action’ After Israelis Allegedly Break Into Jerusalem Church

Supreme Court upholds Greek church sales to far-right group, ending legal battle

Greek Orthodox Church desecrated in Jerusalem – Strong reaction from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the incursion into a property owned by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the desecration of a Chapel there by members of a Jewish seminary

New Threats and Vandalism at the Chapel of Holy Zion

New Threats and Vandalism at the Chapel of Holy Zion

The Patriarchate of Jerusalem was targeted by extremists

King meets Christian leaders in US, warns of threats against Christians in Jerusalem

Jerusalem’s Christians feel backed against a wall

Response to Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem’s claims in the Sunday Telegraph – 24 April 2022

US congresspeople call on Blinken to protect Jerusalem’s Christians

Democratic, Republican Lawmakers Warn Blinken About Rising Attacks Against Christians in Jerusalem

Clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians continue at the Al-Aqsa mosque

Christians celebrate Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem after row with Israeli police… many pilgrims who arrived hours ahead of the ceremony were not permitted by police to enter the church

Israeli restrictions on ‘Holy Fire’ ignite Christian outrage

Israeli restrictions on ‘Holy Fire’ ignite Christian outrage

An Anti-Christian Disgrace In Jerusalem

Israel police limit number of Christians marking Easter celebrations in Jerusalem

Canon Ian Ellis: Christians face assaults from Holy Land radicals

‘There’ll be no Christians here in 50 years’: Faithful fight to reclaim Jerusalem’s Christian Quarter

‘The Holy Land is turning into Disneyland’: Christians are being driven out of Jerusalem by hate crimes and economic hardship which will leave the site nothing more than a ‘tourist theme park’

Christians face attacks and restrictions in Jerusalem’s Old City

Jerusalem, site of the Easter story, faces a fraught time

Jerusalem’s Christian churches resist Israeli settlers

Greek Orthodox Church says Israeli police unfairly limiting worshipers at yearly Holy Fire ritual

JERUSALEM PATRIARCHATE PROTESTS UNJUST RESTRICTIONS ON HOLY FIRE SERVICE

Holy Land: WCC condemns Easter restrictions on access to churches

Greek Church says police unfairly limiting worshipers at Holy Fire ritual

Athens expresses concern over illegal intrusion in the Little Petra Hotel in Jerusalem

Years of legal battle: Settlers from the Ateret Cohanim organization break into historic building in Jerusalem’s Christian Quarter

Orthodox Church slams partial takeover of historic hotel in Jerusalem by Israeli settlers

Orthodox Church slams partial takeover of historic hotel in Jerusalem by Israeli settlers

Church Leaders Denounce ‘Illegal’ Takeover of Property by ‘Extremist’ Settlers in Jerusalem

A statement regarding the trespassing of Little Petra Hotel by a radical group

WCC expresses solidarity with Jerusalem church leaders as settlers occupy Petra Hotel

Greece slams Ateret Cohanim’s intrusion of Greek Patriarchate’s property as “illegal”

Greek Orthodox Church decries ‘extremist’ takeover of Jerusalem hostel

Greek Orthodox Church leaders on Tuesday denounced what they called the “illegal” takeover by Israeli “extremists” of a Jerusalem hostel operated by Palestinians.

Greek Orthodox Church decries ‘extremist’ takeover of Jerusalem hostel

King Abdullah discusses ‘avoiding escalation’ with Abbas as Israeli settlers seize more land in Jerusalem

Jordan condemns Israeli settlers’ storming of hotel in Jerusalem

Israeli settlers and police seize part of historic hotel in East Jerusalem’s Old City

Greek Orthodox patriarchate warns Israeli settlers breaking into church property could ignite turbulence

Jewish Settlers Move Into Historic Building in Jerusalem’s Old City Christian Quarter

Jerusalem Christians condemn attack on church

Charges Are Pressed Only in 4% of Settler Violence Cases

Greek Orthodox Patriarch says Zionist extremists want to expel Christians from the Holy Land

How Palestinian Christians are being driven out of Jerusalem

Jerusalem church leader says Israeli extremists threaten Christian presence in city

Greek Orthodox Patriarch warns Christian presence in Jerusalem under threat by Zionist extremists

Christians are under threat in the cradle of their faith

Herzog holds New Year’s reception for church leaders: ‘I am committed to freedom of worship’

Herzog, Shaked declare commitment to freedom of worship, religion

Jerusalem churches unite to preserve one of the world’s oldest Christian communities

After Birthright exception, Holy Land Christians decry Israel’s ‘racist’ travel ban

Christian leaders sound “alarm call” in Jerusalem

Jerusalem church leaders: ‘Radical’ Israeli groups driving Christians from Holy Land

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby – discussing threats facing Christians in Holy Land on ITV News 21.12.21

Jerusalem Churches Protest ‘Systematic Attempt to Drive Christians Out of the Holy Land’

Archbishop of Canterbury echoes fears for Christians in Holy Land

Church leaders warn of a ‘systematic attempt’ to drive Christians out of Jerusalem and the Holy Land

Archbishops warn of ‘concerted effort’ to drive Christians from Holy Land

Holy Land Christians are at threat of extinction

Let us pray for the Christians being driven from the Holy Land

HOLY LAND: Bishops: ‘Christian presence facing extreme threat’

Christianity is vanishing from the Middle East – Haaretz

Young man spits on entrance to Armenian Church

Squeeze on Christians in the Holy Land – the Times

Christian Church in Jerusalem Attacked for Fourth Time in a Month – Daily Sabah

Read the ICoHS report about the decline of Christianity in the Holy Land

The Christian crisis in the Holy Land – American Conservative

Attack on Gethsemane Church intended to ‘drive Christians from the Holy Land

H.B. Theophilos III condemns recent Gethsemane attack – Jerusalem Patriot

Report on recent Gethsemane attack – Catholic News Agency

By The Jaffa Gate, Final Showdown Looms in Battle over Jerusalem’s Historic Hotel – The Guardian

We Go Back 800 Years – Palestinian Fights Settler NGO’s Takeover of Jerusalem Hotel- Haaretz

Christian leaders protest sale of Jerusalem church properties to Jewish group

Christian Leaders Blast Decision to Sell Jerusalem Properties to Settler Group – Haaretz

Disputed corrupt sale of properties by disgraced former Patriarch – Haaretz

Threats facing Christians in Jerusalem – The Guardian

Christians are at risk of being driven out of the Holy Land

Cardinal backs Jerusalem Patriarch in defending Christians in Holy Land

Christians in Israel: Patriarch pleads for help to protect the ‘status quo’

Mosques & Churches Vandalized in Israel – Haaretz

Israel Arrests Two Jewish Teens for Jerusalem Monastery Vandalism – Reuters

Jewish Extremists’ Attacks Rattle Christians in the Holy Land – National Geographic

The New Jerusalem – Jews are Buying Up Arab Properties Aiming to Reclaim its Ancient Quarter – The Guardian

Vandals Hit Mixed Suburb of Jerusalem – New York Times

Anti-Christian graffiti scrawled on Jerusalem church

Christian Leaders Call For Holy Land Protection

West Bank Settlers: We’re Here To Stay – The Guardian