In occupied East Jerusalem, police stormed a cemetery church and arrested a bodyguard for the Greek consul general. The arrest took place during the Descent of the Holy Fire ceremony. According to witnesses, this may have been caused by a conflict between the security guard and the local police.

In occupied Jerusalem, fanatical Jewish settlers frequently attack Christian priests. The Israeli government is accused of not taking seriously the question of punishing the attackers.

Western leaders are turning a blind eye as Israel destroys the Christian presence in Gaza as part of a genocide.