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Christian Zionism Condemnation Sparks Controversy Among Church Leaders

2/4/2026

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Ihab Shlayan, founder of the Israeli Christian Voice, claims Greek Orthodox Patriarchate initiated a statement condemning Christian Zionism under pressure from the Palestinian Authority and Jordan.
The statement was issued by the Patriarchs and Local Church leaders, sparking debate; the Latin Patriarchate did not endorse it, and Pierbattista Pizzaballa was unaware in Jordan.
Shlayan says the Israeli Christian community faces job scarcity and housing shortages, while church leaders remain disconnected.

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Ihab Shlayan, founder of the Israeli Christian Voice, claims Greek Orthodox Patriarchate initiated a statement condemning Christian Zionism under pressure from the Palestinian Authority and Jordan.
The statement was issued by the Patriarchs and Local Church leaders, sparking debate; the Latin Patriarchate did not endorse it, and Pierbattista Pizzaballa was unaware in Jordan.
Shlayan says the Israeli Christian community faces job scarcity and housing shortages, while church leaders remain disconnected.