Spitting Attacks Show Rise of Anti-Christian Hate in Israel
Israeli settlers' attacks on Christian sites in Jerusalem spark condemnation and raise questions about anti-Christian sentiment.
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The recent spitting attacks on Christian sites in Jerusalem have raised concerns about a rise in anti-Christian hate in Israel. The incidents involved Israeli settlers attacking an Armenian monastery and church in East Jerusalem. According to Inbox.eu, six attackers were detained after they spat in the temple and threw stones.
The Palestinian Presidential Committee, via WAFA Agency, condemned the attack, as did the Jerusalem-based Arabic-language newspaper جريدة القدس. The Middle East Eye and A News also covered the incident, with the latter referring to the attackers as 'Israeli occupiers'. The attacks have sparked international attention and condemnation.
However, coverage does not yet specify whether these incidents are part of a broader trend or isolated events. The involvement of settlers in these attacks adds a layer of complexity, as it may indicate a connection to the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict rather than solely anti-Christian sentiment.
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Who reported it (6)
- Condemnation of Settler Attack on Armenian Monastery in Jeru جريدة القدس · 1d ago
- They spat in the temple and threw stones: six attackers detained in Jerusalem Inbox.eu · 1d ago
- Palestinian Presidential Committee strongly condemns colonist attack on Armenian Monastery in east Jerusalem WAFA Agency · 1d ago
- Israeli settlers attack Armenian church in Jerusalem Middle East Eye · 1d ago
- Israeli settlers attack Armenian church in Jerusalem Middle East Eye · 1d ago
- Israeli occupiers hurl stones, spit toward Armenian church in occupied East Jerusalem A News · 1d ago
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What sites were targeted in the recent attacks?
The recent attacks targeted an Armenian monastery and church in East Jerusalem.
Who were the attackers?
The attackers were Israeli settlers.
How has the international community responded?
The Palestinian Presidential Committee and the Jerusalem-based Arabic-language newspaper جريدة القدس have condemned the attacks. The Middle East Eye and A News also covered the incident.
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