‘Some hide their crosses’: Jerusalem nun attack highlights Israel’s growing anti-Christian problem
Summary
A foreign nun was violently attacked in Jerusalem, raising concerns about increasing anti-Christian incidents in Israel. Most attacks come from a small group of ultra-religious or ultra-nationalist Jews, and such incidents have been rising in recent years.Key Facts
- Anti-Christian incidents in Israel have increased in recent years, including spitting, vandalism, and harassment.
- Most perpetrators are from small ultra-Orthodox or nationalist Jewish groups, not the majority of Israeli Jews.
- In 2024, 107 anti-Christian incidents were recorded; in 2025, the number rose to 181.
- Victims often do not report smaller attacks like spitting, so the true numbers might be higher.
- The act of spitting has historical roots as a form of religious defiance linked to conflict between Jews and Christians.
- Some religious Jews may be unaware that many Christian churches have changed their views and now oppose anti-Semitism.
- In 2023, Israel’s national security minister controversially said spitting at Christians was not a crime.
- The recent violent attack on a French nun in Jerusalem has caused alarm among the Christian community.
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