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West Bank Christians Live in Fear
Last Christian village in West Bank faces settler attacks and closures.
In brief
Last Christian village in West Bank faces settler attacks and closures. Residents of Taybeh, West Bank’s last Christian village, live in fear due to Israeli settler attacks and military zone restrictions. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Olive Harvest Blocked
Residents of West Bank’s last Christian village cannot harvest olives this autumn for the fourth year running.
Closed Military Zone
Israeli government declared Taybeh a closed military zone to protect residents after settler attacks.
Settlers Roam Freely
Israeli settlers roam freely while restrictions only apply to Palestinians.
“just apply to Palestinians, while the settlers continue to go wherever they want”
Village Isolated
Taybeh’s closed military zone blocks pilgrims and journalists from entering the village.
Bishop’s Concern
Bishop James Curry warns closed military zone will harm tourism and international scrutiny.
“It is claimed that this is designed to prevent attacks on residents by Israeli settlers, but it is far from clear that this move will achieve that objective”
Residents Live in Fear
Over 200 of Taybeh’s 1,200 residents consider leaving due to settler attacks.
What it means
Residents of Taybeh, West Bank’s last Christian village, live in fear due to Israeli settler attacks and military zone restrictions.
