Christians in Gaza have been prevented from visiting holy sites in Bethlehem and Jerusalem since 2007, which disrupts their ability to uphold their religious faith, in contrast to other Christians from around the world who are freely able to visit these sites. The survey offers the first authoritative insight into life today for Christians in Gaza, a tiny minority among the 1.76 million Palestinian population. In 1997, the total number of Christians in Gaza was 1,688. In 2007 there were 1,375 and by March 2014, there were 1,313, living in just 390 households. Dr Issa Tarazi, speaking to Christian Today from the councils headquarters in Gaza, said: Christians in Gaza are part of the community and have suffered like others have. I am looking for peace and justice. That is what is needed in Gaza. It must be achieved politically. christiantoday/article/gazas.tiny.christianmunity.under.siege/39494.htm
Posted on: Mon, 06 Oct 2014 06:50:40 +0000
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