Religious Tensions Flare as Holy Land Pilgrims Witness Controversial Spitting Incident

A video showing ultra-Orthodox Jews spitting on the ground beside a procession of Christian worshipers carrying a wooden cross in Jerusalem has sparked outrage and condemnation. Concerns have been raised about the increasing harassment of the Christian community since Israel's conservative government came to power. Many believe that Jewish extremists have been emboldened, creating a sense of impunity. The incident violates Israel's commitment to freedom of worship and sacred trust over holy places. The video and a comment by an ultranationalist settler leader defending the spitters have spread on social media, leading to a chorus of condemnation. Activists have highlighted the rise in attacks against Christians and questioned the government's response.