Jerusalem: patriarchate decries construction of security wall through Christian lands
August 21, 2015
Following an Israeli high court decision, Israel has resumed construction of the Israel West Bank barrier in the Cremisan Valley, affecting Salesian institutions and 58 Palestinian Christian families.
“The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem strongly condemns this Israeli conducted operation, which is without regard to the rights of the families of the valley; the rights that these same families have bravely tried to defend before the law over the past decade,” the patriarchate said in a statement. “We join with the sorrow and frustration of these oppressed families, and we strongly condemn the injustice done to them.”
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Further information:
- Latin Patriarchate condemns resumption of separation wall construction (Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem)
- Cremisan: bulldozers go into action (Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem)
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Posted by: Bernadette -
Aug. 22, 2015 3:17 PM ET USA
Too many Christians misunderstand the goals of Israel and the Zionists. They have no intention of ever allowing liberty to the Palestinian people, many of whom are Christian and specifically Catholic. For a time, it appears that there is openness and attempts at peace, then Palestinian land is encroached upon by Israel and new settlements. Evangelicals and many Catholics do not understand the situation and govts. opt always for Israel. The Church seeks two separate but equal states.
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Posted by: Minnesota Mary -
Aug. 21, 2015 8:25 PM ET USA
Of course the mainstream media will never report on this.
