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Jerusalem Seizes Greek Orthodox Land, Accused of Erasing Christian Heritage

7/3/2026

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On 15 June 2026 Jerusalem Municipality officials and police seized Greek Orthodox Patriarchate land in Silwan.
Human-rights groups say the raid aims to erase Christian heritage in Jerusalem.
The Rossing Center recorded 155 attacks on Christians in 2025, versus 111 in 2024.
Palestinian Authority officials called the seizure a breach of international law and UN resolutions forbidding changes to occupied East Jerusalem.

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On 15 June 2026 Jerusalem Municipality officials and police seized Greek Orthodox Patriarchate land in Silwan.
Human-rights groups say the raid aims to erase Christian heritage in Jerusalem.
The Rossing Center recorded 155 attacks on Christians in 2025, versus 111 in 2024.
Palestinian Authority officials called the seizure a breach of international law and UN resolutions forbidding changes to occupied East Jerusalem.