West Bank. Mons. Shomali (Vicar of Palestine): ‘Extremist settlers act in a climate of almost total impunity.’

Tension remains high in the West Bank, where attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinian communities are intensifying. It is a…

Gaza: Caritas Jerusalem: “The situation is catastrophic. There is an urgent need to open aid corridors”

In a statement released yesterday in Jerusalem, the local Caritas branch described the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the West…

Christian Church leaders from Jerusalem visit Taybeh: “Settlers must be held accountable for their actions”

On Monday, 14 July, the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem paid a solidarity visit to the Christian village…

Holy Land. Israeli settlers attacked the Christian village of Taybeh. Three parish priests voice their concern

On 8 July, the priests of the Churches of Taybeh — the Latin, Greek Catholic Melkite and Greek Orthodox Churches…

Christians in Bethlehem: not only leaving, but returning

Many Christians have left Bethlehem in search of a better future. But there are also Christians who decided to stay,…

Middle East. Melcangi (ISPI): “Trump’s election reaffirms unwavering alliance with Israel and pressure on Iran”

How will US Middle East policy change with Donald Trump’s election as the 47th president of the United States? Should…

7 October, one year later. Those who proclaim civility, human rights and freedom should be ashamed

“Losing hope is extremely dangerous.” This reminder was expressed by the Vicar of the Custody of the Holy Land in…

Israel and Hamas. Father Patton (Custos of the Holy Land): “People’s lives are permeated by fear. We have to build trust for the next generations”

One year has passed since the terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel on 7 October 2023. Israel subsequently occupied Gaza…

Oct. 7 anniversary. Israel and Hamas. Bertolotti (Start InSight): “October 7 marked a pause in the normalisation process between Israel and the Arab countries”

On 7 October 2023, Hamas launched an unprecedented terrorist attack on Israel by land, sea and air, killing 1,200 Jews.…

Israel and Hamas. Testimonies from Ain Arik (West Bank): “Our life under military occupation”

The story of the small Christian community of Ain Arik. The war in Gaza is taking its toll also on…

EU Commission: 118 million to the Palestinian Authority for social allowances, state salaries and health. Von der Leyen, “worrying situation in Gaza and the West Bank”