Religious Tensions Ignite as Ultra-Orthodox Jews Spat on Christians in Jerusalem

A video showing ultra-Orthodox Jews spitting on the ground near a procession of Christian worshippers carrying a wooden cross in Jerusalem has sparked outrage and condemnation. Concerns have been raised about the increasing harassment of the city's Christian community since Israel's conservative government came to power. The incident has drawn rare outrage from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior figures. Activists have documented a rise in attacks against Christians, including spitting, stone-throwing, and vandalism. Critics argue that the government's ultranationalist members have emboldened Jewish extremists and created a sense of impunity.