A nun who’s been in Jerusalem since before 1967 observes a changed city and growing harassment of Christians.
This year’s “Jerusalem Day” sees intensified Israeli violence against Palestinians and activists.
The climate for Christians is becoming more inhospitable, especially in the Old City
Cultural norms and police apathy drive a rising wave of bigoted violence in Jerusalem.
In 2024, violent attacks by religious Jews against Christians increased, especially in Jerusalem.
Religious Jews spit at and stone Christian clergy and institutions; Jerusalem’s Christians condemn the government’s tolerance for these hate crimes.