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PalestineMap reflects the 30 most recent Persecution Reports. Click HERE for the Map Legend.Hamas Imposes Islamization on Schools in GazaWednesday, June 19th, 2013Christian Schools in Gaza Face Forced ClosuresFriday, June 7th, 2013Five Christian schools are set to be closed down in Gaza as a result of a decision taken by the Hamas government. The decision is to ban coeducational institutions as a reflection of an increasing conservative Islamic value system. While the law does not specifically target Christians the only coeducational schools are the two Catholic and three Christian schools. The two Catholic schools would be forced to shut down, ending their service to more than 1,000 students. Christianity faces a Middle Eastern exodusSunday, September 2nd, 2012The Arab Spring quickly turned to winter for Christians following the political rise of Islamists and increased assaults on Christians and churches. As a result, thousands of Christians have fled or are preparing to flee Egypt, Syria, and other Middle Eastern countries. The Kansas City Star takes an inside look at why Christians are leaving and what the future holds. The Mideast’s Vanishing ChristiansSunday, August 26th, 2012Christians throughout the Middle East are being attacked and killed while thousands upon thousands have fled their homeland in hopes of finding a safe haven in western countries. For example, in Iran, the Revolutionary Guard has taken over the oversight of churches and has arrested scores of Christian converts from Islam. In Kuwait, the Saudi grand mufti told crowds that it is “necessary to destroy all the churches in the Arabian Peninsula.” In Gaza, Christians have allegedly been kidnapped and forced to convert to Islam. These cases are just a few of many extreme acts and threats of persecution in the Middle East that The National Interest brings to light in this revealing article. Tens of Thousands of Muslims Coming to Christ, Says Iranian Ministry LeaderFriday, October 22nd, 2010Gaza Under Hamas: A Taliban-like Regime?Saturday, July 3rd, 2010Christians victims in Palestinian controlled Gaza Strip Deporting “Son of Hamas”Saturday, June 12th, 2010US officials want to send a Muslim convert to Christianity back to West Bank. He will definitly be killed if they send him back. Vatican says world ignores Christians in MideastTuesday, June 8th, 2010In preparation for the crisis summit of Middle East bishops to be held in October, the Vatican released a 46-page document explaining the persecution Christians face throughout the Middle East. PA backtracks over Christian channelWednesday, March 24th, 2010A Christian radio station near Bethlehem that was shut-down by the Palestinian Authority, is now allowed to reopen. However, radio director, Samir Qumsieh, demands an apology before reopening, condemning the Palestinian Authority of suppressing religious expression. Vatican blames Israel for driving out ChristiansThursday, January 21st, 2010But locals say Muslim intimidation, persecution is main factor Copt killings heighten Christian alarmSaturday, January 9th, 2010Christians are on the run throughout the Muslim dominated Middle East. Islamic ChristianophobiaFriday, January 8th, 2010The world ignores the persecution of Christians in the Muslim world. Persecution of Christians in Palestinian AuthorityWednesday, December 30th, 2009Difficulty continues for Christians in the West Bank and Gaza. Christians in lands across Middle East face uncertain time this ChristmasFriday, December 25th, 2009In the birthplace of Christianity, present fear and future uncertainty threaten populations which have praised Christ for centuries. The Forgotten Palestinian RefugeesFriday, December 25th, 2009Even in Bethlehem, Palestinian Christians are suffering under Muslim intolerance. Hamas disinters Christians in GazaMonday, December 14th, 2009Reverend Majed El Shafie, President of One Free World International (OFWI), said “between 200-300 million Christians are being persecuted in the world, 80 percent of whom lived in Muslim countries and the rest in communist and other countries.” Christians Suffer Under the Palestinian AuthorityFriday, November 20th, 2009The American government refuses to acknowledge the medieval abuses of Christians at the hands of the Palestinian Authority. Palestinians Remember Murdered Christian Bookstore LeaderThursday, October 8th, 2009Rami Ayyad was stabbed and shot to death in Gaza City Gaza ‘Islamization’ Continues, Schoolgirls Told ‘Cover Up’Friday, September 4th, 2009The new rules are being enforced on members the region’s small Christian minority as well Forgotten-Christians in PalestineMonday, August 31st, 2009“Today, Christians in Bethlehem constitute less than 15 percent of the population…five or six decades ago, the Christians living in the birthplace of Jesus made up more than 70 percent of the population.” Fears in Gaza over Hamas’ intention to impose ShariaTuesday, August 4th, 2009The move by Hamas to impose Sharia law in Gaza results in violation of human rights for people of Gaza, including freedom of religion for Gaza’s Christian minorities. Vandals Attack Graves in West BankTuesday, June 16th, 2009"When we arrived this morning to attend holy mass, we were surprised with the desecration of the graves of the Christian dead in this cemetery. Out of the 200 graves, about 70 were destroyed and their crosses broken. This is the first time Christian property has been attacked by trouble-makers attempting to create a bad mood in society here." Muslims desecrate Christian graves near RamallahThursday, June 11th, 2009Palestinian Christians continue to face persecution. According to this report, Christian graves and Christian symbols are vandalized in Jafna, a village north of Ramallah. The Forgotten FaithfulWednesday, May 27th, 2009Arab Christians are one of the most persecuted Christians groups. Particularly following the growth of radical Islam, many Arab Christians have been forced to flee the Middle East. Persecuted Christians?Monday, May 25th, 2009This article describes the complex relations between Christians and Muslims in Palestine. From horse’s mouth: Christians targeted!Saturday, May 23rd, 2009Christians in the West Bank and Gaza face persecution from Islamic extremists. Harassment, Islamic Radicalism Drive Flight of Palestinian ChristiansSunday, May 17th, 2009“Our life has become so sensitive, so precarious, no wonder the Christians are leaving the country.” ‘We Are the Forgotten Church,’ Say Palestinian PastorsThursday, May 14th, 2009The number of Christians in Palestine is dwindling. The remaining Christians are faced with persecution and economic. These Christian minorities have been forgotten by the rest of the world. Mideast’s Christians Declining in InfluenceWednesday, May 13th, 2009The number and the influence of Christians in the Middle East is declining. The main cause for such decline is the growth of Islamic extremism in the region. Today, Christians are only 5 percent of the population of the Middle East but they were 20 percent of the population a century ago. Pope: in the Holy Land to speak of reconciliation in the midst of political and religious tensionsTuesday, May 5th, 2009“With my visit I propose to confirm and encourage the Christians of the Holy Land, who must daily confront many difficulties” |
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