The centuries-old Christian presence in the West Bank is under threat

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Rev Dr Fares AbrahamDecember 7, 2025 at 02:31 PM

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A new Israeli settlement outpost near Beit Sahour in the West Bank is threatening the centuries-old Christian community. Established in recent weeks, the outpost is located on land intended for a children's hospital, cultural center, and public spaces, halting these projects. Beit Sahour, near Bethlehem, is one of the last majority-Christian towns in the West Bank, comprised of Orthodox, Catholic, and Evangelical families. The community faces displacement due to land scarcity and the expansion of Israeli settlements. The author expresses concern that this development endangers the continuity of the Christian presence in the Bethlehem area.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Shepherds' Field 50% Beit Sahour ×260% Bethlehem ×370% West Bank ×480%

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christian presence 90% west bank 80% israeli settlements 80% christian community 70% beit sahour 70% displacement 60% palestinian communities 50% occupied territory 50%

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Very Negative

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Al Jazeera

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Classification Confidence

90%

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West Bank

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