War on Gaza: Christian Community Fears Extinction as ‘Genocidal Campaign’ Continues
- War on Gaza: Christian Community Fears Extinction as ‘Genocidal Campaign’ Continues
by Nadda Osman, https://www.middleeasteye.net/
Palestinian Christians say there are only 800 of them left in Gaza due to Israel’s intensive bombing campaign which has killed more than 19,000 since 7 October
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Palestinian Christians are concerned their community is facing the threat of extermination in Gaza as Israel has bombarded the enclave continously since the start of the war on 7 October. The Israeli military has killed almost 19,000 Palestinians, mostly children and women, over the past three months of ferocious air strikes and ground operations.
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In the process, residential towers, places of worship and schools have been razed by air strikes while Israel has also cut off all fuel, water, food and electricity supplies for the besieged strip since 9 October. The war on Gaza started after the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7 October resulted in the deaths of more than 1,200 people.
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As attacks intensify on churches in Gaza, where many Christians are sheltering, the community have expressed fears over their future existence.
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