Israel seizes church land in East Jerusalem, Palestinian Authority says

Greek Orthodox Patriarchate Condemns Israel Over Church Land Seizure in Jerusalem

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem’s Old City. The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate has warned that the seizure of Church land in Silwan threatens Christian property and heritage in Jerusalem. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Jlascar / CC BY 2-0 The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem condemned an Israeli operation in Silwan, East Jerusalem, saying authorities unlawfully seized Church-owned land on June 15, 2026. The Patriarchate said Isra…

Palestine condemns Israeli seizure of Greek Orthodox Patriarchate land in East Jerusalem

Foreign Ministry says land grab 'part of a systematic policy' targeting church properties, altering 'historical, religious, and demographic character of occupied Jerusalem’

Israel seizes church land in East Jerusalem, Palestinian Authority says

Israel seizes church land in East Jerusalem, Palestinian Authority says The Palestinian Authority's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned what it described as the Israeli seizure of land belonging to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate in the occupied East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Silwan. In a statement posted on X, the ministry said Israeli authorities took control of the land on June 15, expelled the Patriarchate's representative, confiscat…

Jordan Condemns Israeli Seizure of Greek Orthodox Patriarchate Land in Silwan

Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Affairs has condemned the Israeli authorities’ seizure of land belonging to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate in the town of Silwan in occupied East Jerusalem, describing the move as a flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law, as well as a breach of the historical and legal status quo.

Ammonnews : Jordan condemns Israel's seizure of Greek Orthodox Patriarchate land Jerusalem

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates condemned the Israeli occupation authorities' seizure of Greek Orthodox Patriarchate land in the town of Silwan in occupied East Jerusalem.The ministry said this move is a 'blatant' violation of international law and international humanitarian law, and...

Israeli Forces Raided Church Property In Silwan

PHOTO: The Jerusalem Church protested over the seizure of church property in Silwan. Photo: Jerusalem Patriarchate source – spzh.eu Israeli security forces raided a church-owned plot in Jerusalem and fenced off the area, depriving the clergy of access to the property. The Jerusalem Patriarchate protested the seizure of church property in the Silwan area, which took […]