Violence is driving Palestinian Christians out of their Holy Land
Palestinian Christians are facing violence and displacement across Gaza, Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. Community leaders warn that a population with centuries-old roots in the region is steadily shrinking.
Palestinian Christians are confronting rising violence and pressure to leave their homes across Gaza, Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. Community leaders say a population with roots in the region stretching back centuries is steadily shrinking.
Church officials say families are being driven out by safety concerns, with some historic congregations falling to record-low numbers. Restrictions in Jerusalem and the West Bank are also making it harder for worshippers to move freely and practice their faith.
International religious organizations are calling for the protection of the Christian presence in the Holy Land. Local community leaders warn that continued departures put the community's long-term future at risk.
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