More and more Christian families pressured to leave the West Bank by Israeli settlers

Threatened harvest and daily harassment rattle West Bank’s last Christian village

(OSV News) — For the past three months, Israeli settlers have been bringing their sheep herd up to the Kaabnah family compound just outside Taybeh village twice a day like clockwork, in the morning and in the evening. Sometimes, like last week, they violently break through the fencing and allow their animals to roam freely in the family’s compound, clashing with protective presence volunteers who come to provide support to the family.  On Aug. 1…

More and more Christian families pressured to leave the West Bank by Israeli settlers

Christian leaders and religious figures in the West Bank say difficult living conditions are pushing an increasing number of Christian families to leave their homes. The reality is threatening the historic presence of Christians in Palestinian territories. France 24's correspondent Majed Saeed reports.

Threatened harvest and daily harassment rattle West Bank's last Christian village

(OSV News) — For the past three months, Israeli settlers have been bringing their sheep herd up to the Kaabnah family compound just outside Taybeh village twice a day like clockwork, in the morning and in the evening. Sometimes, like last week, they violently break through the fencing and allow their animals to roam freely in the family’s compound, clashing with protective presence volunteers who come to provide support to the family.  On Aug. 1…