Gaza’s Christians Refuse To Abandon Churches Before Israeli Attack

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Gaza’s Christians refuse to abandon churches before Israeli attack

Two of Gaza City's churches are in areas where Israel has ordered Palestinians to leave before a planned attack.

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Leaders of Gaza’s Christian community said in a joint statement released on August 26 that the forced displacement would amount to “nothing less than a death sentence”.“Among those who have sought shelter within the walls of the compounds, many are weakened and malnourished due to the hardships of the last months,” the patriarchs wrote. “For this reason, the clergy and nuns have decided to remain and continue to care for all those who will be in the compounds.”

Clergy to stay in their churches​

“This decision came with complete freedom,” Farid Gibran, the Holy Family Church’s spokesperson, explained, saying those sheltering at the church have the liberty to leave if they want to.

The decision of the church leaders to stay in Gaza City has inspired many of those residing at the Holy Family Church to remain despite growing fears of Israeli attacks. Many, like Moussa Saad Ayyad, 41, a father of four children aged six to 14, believe the church’s relationship with the Vatican could guarantee relative safety.

“They took my home and my loved ones, but they won’t take my right to remain here on my land no matter how dark it gets,” Fouad told Al Jazeera as he watched his daughter sleep.

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[Delvianna]

I understand they're trying to be noble and stuff but I think that's a dumb move. Refusing to leave almost guarantees you will die by bombing. It's kind of like a no win situation but there are countries that are accepting refugees and it would be better to pick the best option, than a 100% death sentence for staying. Specially if you're Christian, you could have a church from anywhere sponsor you for asylum.

 

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Churches unite in prayer, fasting and protest for peace in Gaza​

Churches unite in prayer, fasting and protest for peace in Gaza

Will there ever be peace in the Middle East?

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If I had only 1% of their faith, their devotion, their humility, their conviction.

Lord, shine your light down on them and preserve them.