Jerusalem, West Bank
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GwenPalestinian authorities warn of repercussions from Israeli taxation of churches in Jerusalem
The Palestinian presidency and various institutions have issued warnings regarding the recent imposition of taxes by Israeli authorities on churches and church institutions in Jerusalem. This move has...
Archaeological Findings Under Jerusalem’s Church of the Resurrection Raise New Questions About Christ’s Tomb Location
Archaeological excavations beneath the Church of the Resurrection in Jerusalem have uncovered remnants of an ancient stone, agricultural fields, and rock-carved graveyards. These findings, reported in the Jerusalem-based...
Israeli Company Seeks Lease of Armenian Quarter in Jerusalem for Luxury Hotel Project
The Armenian presence in Jerusalem traces its roots back centuries, with historical evidence of Armenian churches and mosaics found through archaeological excavations. This community was established under Armenian...
Top Arab and Muslim Diplomats Launch Plan to Protect Jerusalem Religious Sites
Arab and Muslim foreign ministers have agreed to create a permanent mechanism to document and expose Israeli violations in occupied East Jerusalem and at its Islamic and Christian...
Jerusalem Christians urge church leaders to challenge Israeli restrictions on holy site access
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Catholic Patriarch of Jerusalem, was stopped by Israeli forces on his way to pray at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Sunday, 29...
Foreign Donors Fund Building Renovations in Jerusalem Amid Concerns Over Institutional Influence
Funded by Qatari money and bearing a Turkish flag, foreign entities are acquiring properties in Jerusalem, raising concerns among local Christians. Reports indicate that international donors, including Qatar,...
Inside the rising wave of anti-Christian violence in Jerusalem
The recent incident involving a French nun in Jerusalem has ignited alarm among Palestinian church leaders, highlighting a troubling rise in anti-Christian violence. The disturbing footage, captured in...
Palestinian churches urge international action to protect Christian schools in Jerusalem amid Israeli permit restrictions
Palestinian churches have urged global Christian communities to take urgent action to protect Christian schools in Jerusalem, citing Israeli restrictions that have forced an indefinite strike by educators....
Greek Archbishop Warns of Growing Threat to Christians in Jerusalem After Nun Attack
Archbishop Atallah Hanna, head of the Sebastia of the Greek Orthodox Church in Jerusalem, condemned an attack on a nun in the city, warning of growing threats to...
