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Religious Harmony Shattered: Tragic Deaths of Palestinians in Historic Church

The historic Church of Saint Porphyrius in Gaza was bombed, killing several Christians and Muslims who were seeking shelter inside. Palestinian Christians have a long history in the region, dating back to the early days of Christianity. They have faced displacement and complex political and theological conflicts over the centuries. Today, Palestinian Christians belong to various denominations, including Eastern Orthodox, miaphysite, and Roman Catholic churches. The bombing highlights the longstanding coexistence of Christian and Muslim communities in the region and the need for a nuanced understanding of the Middle East's complex history.

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"Prominent Settler Activist Defends Spitting on Christians as 'Ancient Jewish Custom'"

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"Prominent Settler Activist Defends Spitting on Christians as 'Ancient Jewish Custom'"

Israeli settler activist Elisha Yered, suspected of involvement in the killing of a Palestinian teen, sparked outrage by claiming that spitting on Christians is an "ancient Jewish custom." This statement follows recent incidents of Jews spitting on or near Christian worshippers in Jerusalem's Old City. Yered's post defended the act, citing historical persecution of Jews by Christians. Israeli officials, including the Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi and the Tourism Minister, condemned the attacks and emphasized that such behavior goes against Jewish law. Yered, a prominent far-right activist, has been barred from the West Bank for five months and prohibited from contacting known settler activists.

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