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Originally Published 6 months ago — by Vatican News
Fr. Ibrahim Faltas appeals for peace in Taybeh, the last entirely Christian village in Palestine, which has faced violent settler attacks, injuries, and displacement, emphasizing the need for international action and unity to protect innocent lives and promote coexistence in the Holy Land.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Residents of the Christian village of Rmeich in Lebanon, located near the border with Israel, are hoping to avoid war while preparing for worsening hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel. The village has already experienced fallout from recent clashes, with half of its residents fleeing and livelihoods affected. Memories of the 2006 war loom large, and locals have set up a makeshift hospital in case the situation worsens. The tensions are impacting the local economy, compounding the effects of Lebanon's financial collapse. While avoiding criticism of Hezbollah, the village mayor expressed a desire for the Lebanese army to be the sole military force in the country. The village lacks official evacuation plans if war intensifies.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Two people were killed in a clash between Hezbollah members and residents of a Christian village in Lebanon after a truck belonging to Hezbollah overturned. The sides accused each other of starting the deadly confrontation, with local lawmakers accusing Hezbollah of transporting weapons in the truck. The incident marks the most serious confrontation between Hezbollah and its Lebanese opponents since deadly clashes in Beirut two years ago, further exacerbating sectarian tensions in a country already grappling with political and economic crises.