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Christians in Jerusalem fear rising violence

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Jan-Philipp Scholz in Jerusalem
May 27, 2026

Anti-Christian attacks are on the rise in Israel, especially in Jerusalem. DW correspondent Jan-Philipp Scholz met an abbot in Jerusalem who faces threats and intimidations almost daily. 

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.

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