# West Bank Christians Live in Fear

> Last Christian village in West Bank faces settler attacks and closures.
- Title: West Bank Christians Live in Fear · Vaticannews | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: taybeh, west bank, israeli settlers, closed military zone, palestinian christian, bishops conference england wales, save west bank christians, religion, world, West, Bank, Christians
- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2026-10/taybeh-west-bank-christian-closed-military-zone-ihab-hassan.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-10-05T17:33:47.967+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: taybeh, west bank, israeli settlers, closed military zone, palestinian christian, bishops conference england wales, save west bank christians, religion, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Residents of Taybeh, West Bank’s last Christian village, live in fear due to Israeli settler attacks and military zone restrictions.