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Christians in Jerusalem fear rising violence

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Jan-Philipp Scholz in Jerusalem
May 27, 2026Advertisement
Christian leaders in Jerusalem report a sharp rise in harassment, with monks and nuns increasingly attacked in broad daylight. Abbot Nikodemus Schnabel describes routine spitting and insults, while rights groups blame far‑right Israeli politicians for inflaming tensions. Many Christiansnow fear for their safety and a growing number are considering leaving the city.