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1/2/26 Jason Jones on Israel’s War on Christians

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Jan 5, 2026
Join Jason Jones, a dedicated film producer, author, and activist, as he highlights the struggles of Christians in the Middle East through his work with the Vulnerable People Project. He discusses how Israeli settlements drive Christian displacement and details bombings on churches in Gaza and Lebanon. Jason critiques the perception of Israel as a safe haven for Christians and addresses the unintended consequences of U.S. policies in the region. With a focus on humanitarian efforts, he shares insights on how war and ideology affect vulnerable communities.
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INSIGHT

Independent Humanitarian Origins

  • Jason Jones founded the Vulnerable People Project in 2002 from Catholic social teaching and has never taken government funding.
  • He prioritizes small donors to avoid mission drift and government influence.
ANECDOTE

Christmas Reporting In Bethlehem

  • Jason Jones spent Christmas in Bethlehem interviewing local mayors, pastors, and priests across denominations.
  • He recorded on-the-ground testimony showing Christian communities feel threatened by nearby Israeli settlements.
INSIGHT

Settlements Driving Christian Displacement

  • Jones argues Israeli settlement expansion, not Muslim neighbors, drives Christian displacement in the West Bank.
  • He links U.S.-backed regional interventions and Israeli policies to Christian community losses.
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