Monday, December 24, 2018

Christians in Gaza


There are approximately 1000-3000 Christians living in Gaza.  Although many Christians around the world are allowed freedom to worship during Christmas, there are others who are not.  Such is the case for Christians in Gaza.   The Al-Nasser Salah al-Deen Brigades recently posted flyers warning residence of Gaza (both Christians and Moslems) that it is forbidden to celebrate Christmas.  However, Israel has worked to accommodate Palestinian Christians, including those who live in Gaza, in order to help them celebrate the holy day by allowing them to visit family members in the West Bank and to travel by air through Ben Gurion Airport.    

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