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Christian Zionist Funds Boost 80 West Bank Settlements, Threaten Palestinians

8/3/2026

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Father Munther Isaac told CNN that Christian Zionist funding expands settlements threatening Palestinian Christians.
He said Christians United for Israel and Christian Friends of Israeli Communities fund 80 West Bank settlements.
Isaac warned that settlers pose an actual threat to Palestinian Christians in Jerusalem and the West Bank.
Father Bashar Fawadleh of Taybeh reported that over 90 parishioners left in three years, leaving about 1,200 residents.

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Father Munther Isaac told CNN that Christian Zionist funding expands settlements threatening Palestinian Christians.
He said Christians United for Israel and Christian Friends of Israeli Communities fund 80 West Bank settlements.
Isaac warned that settlers pose an actual threat to Palestinian Christians in Jerusalem and the West Bank.
Father Bashar Fawadleh of Taybeh reported that over 90 parishioners left in three years, leaving about 1,200 residents.