Christians in Jerusalem face rising harassment as ultranationalism grows
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Christians in Israel and East Jerusalem report a rise in harassment and attacks—spitting, graffiti, and assaults—with 31 incidents in the first three months of 2026 and 113 known attacks last year, many unreported due to distrust in the police; analysts link the trend to Israel's shift toward ultranationalism and ongoing Gaza/Lebanon tensions, fueling emigration among younger Christians and straining Jewish-Christian relations.
Topics:world#christians-in-israel#church-attacks#east-jerusalem#religion#religious-intolerance#ultranationalism
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