The article discusses false claims and propaganda surrounding alleged Israeli attacks on Christian sites in Taybeh, West Bank, highlighting how these narratives are politically motivated and used to manipulate sectarian tensions and influence international and American Christian communities, with the Church and various actors amplifying these false stories to serve broader geopolitical and sectarian agendas.
An investigation into the fire at the 1,500-year-old Church of St. George in Taybeh, West Bank, suggests that claims of extremist settlers setting the fire may be inaccurate, as evidence points to local Jewish residents fighting the flames, but the perpetrators remain unidentified.
The US has labeled an attack on a Palestinian church in the West Bank as an act of terror, urging prosecution of the perpetrators, which is believed to be carried out by Israeli settlers. The incident, involving a fire near a cemetery and a 5th-century church in Taybeh, has drawn international attention amid rising violence in the region since Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza. The US ambassador emphasized the need for thorough investigation and accountability, amidst ongoing tensions over Israeli settlements.
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.
