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BETHLEHEM, West Bank (OSV News) — “I’ve never experienced anything like this before, never! It’s a war, not ‘like a war,’ it is a war,” said Rony Tabash, a member of a Christian family that has been in Bethlehem for generations, describing how the current conflict is directly impacting the Christian community in the West Bank.
In an interview with pontifical charity Aid to the Church in Need, he said that many residents of Bethlehem are facing the tough decision of leaving their homes due to loss of hope and lack of opportunities.
Tabash is the owner of a shop in Manger Square in Bethlehem that sells religious articles. He had hoped to finally pay off his debts and recover economically after the COVID-19 pandemic, but he now finds himself confronting a bleak reality.
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In an interview with pontifical charity Aid to the Church in Need, he said that many residents of Bethlehem are facing the tough decision of leaving their homes due to loss of hope and lack of opportunities.
Tabash is the owner of a shop in Manger Square in Bethlehem that sells religious articles. He had hoped to finally pay off his debts and recover economically after the COVID-19 pandemic, but he now finds himself confronting a bleak reality.
Families suffering without pilgrims
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'Without faith, I couldn't continue,' says Palestinian Christian
On Nov. 2, pope discusses latest developments in Gaza, West Bank and Jerusalem with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, Palestinian news agency WAFA reports; Holy Land Christians appeal for help as the region empties of pilgrims.
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