Beyond the Headlines Why Christians in occupied Palestine may be at risk of disappearing
Apr 25, 2025
Khalil Sayegh, a Palestinian political analyst and Christian from Gaza, and Mitri Raheb, a pastor and founder of Dar al-Kalima University, delve into the plight of Christians in Palestine amidst escalating violence. They discuss the dramatic humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where many Christians have been displaced or killed, fearing total disappearance. The conversation extends to severe restrictions faced during religious events in Jerusalem and the detrimental impact of land confiscation on Christian communities. The urgency to preserve Christianity's legacy in its birthplace is palpable.
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Gaza's Christian Minority at Risk
- The Christian community in Gaza, already small, faces existential threats from the war and Israeli policies.
- Many Christians have been killed or displaced, risking that their presence may disappear entirely in Gaza.
Tragic Deaths from Medical Neglect
- A young Christian woman died in Gaza due to lack of diabetes medication, highlighting critical healthcare shortages.
- Other community members have died from untreated injuries because hospitals are inaccessible or destroyed.
Historical Christian Presence Threatened
- Christians in Gaza have been a continuous presence for 2,000 years but face possible disappearance now.
- Lack of schools and hospitals drives families to consider leaving to secure their children's future.