Intolerance Towards Christians in Israel on the Rise
Recent violence against Christians in East Jerusalem raises concerns about growing intolerance
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- The attack on the nun is part of a pattern of increasing assaults and intimidation against Christians
- Low-level incidents like insults and graffiti have become commonplace for many Christians
The stakes
- This trend threatens the historical Christian presence in Israel and East Jerusalem
- It reflects a broader societal shift towards intolerance that could affect various communities
The next check
- The Christian community in East Jerusalem is primarily Palestinian
- Recent nationalism in Israel has coincided with increased aggression towards minority groups
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Original report For Christians in Israel and Jerusalem, intolerance is becoming normal
Publisher: Al Jazeera · Published May 4, 10:14 pm · aljazeera.com
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The short version
Despite official framing, for Christians there is little new in last week's assault on a French nun in East Jerusalem
At first sight, last week’s unprovoked attack on a French nun walking along a street in occupied East Jerusalem came without warning. However, for the roughly 180,000 Christians living in Israel – and the 10,000 or so Christians living in East Jerusalem – the attack is the…
What happened
- The attack on the nun is part of a pattern of increasing assaults and intimidation against Christians
- Low-level incidents like insults and graffiti have become commonplace for many Christians
- Nearly half of all Christians under 30 in the area are contemplating leaving due to the hostile environment
- Israeli officials have condemned the attack, but many believe the underlying issues remain unaddressed
Why this matters
- This trend threatens the historical Christian presence in Israel and East Jerusalem
- It reflects a broader societal shift towards intolerance that could affect various communities
- The young Christian population's desire to leave signifies a potential loss of cultural diversity in the region
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