Christian Leaders Blame Israel for Dwindling Number of Christians in Holy Land

Christian leaders blame Israel for dwindling number of Christians in Holy Land

(OSV News) — Christian leaders in the Holy Land, as well as Palestinian government officials, condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent speech at the United Nations General Assembly and blamed the Israeli occupation for the decreasing number of Christians in the area.  “The reason Christians and many others, too, are leaving Bethlehem is (the) Israeli occupation and its policies of closures, permits, exclusionary residency rig…

Christian leaders blame Israel for dwindling number of Christians in Holy Land - Catholic Review

Christian leaders in the Holy Land, as well as Palestinian government officials, condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent speech at the United Nations General Assembly and blamed the Israeli occupation for the decreasing number of Christians in the area.  “The reason Christians and many others, too, are leaving Bethlehem is (the) Israeli occupation and its policies of closures, permits, exclusionary residency rights, etc., an…