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Exodus: West Bank hardships drive out Palestinian Christians

Exodus: West Bank hardships drive out Palestinian Christians

  • Faced with growing uncertainty over economic and security conditions, hundreds of Christians have left since the war in Gaza began nearly three years ago
  • About 45,000 Christians live in the West Bank today, slightly over 1 percent of the population, down from 6% in 1967 when Israel began occupying the territory
By AFP ·
Palestinian Authority floats launching petrol company to tackle fuel crisis video

Palestinian Authority floats launching petrol company to tackle fuel crisis

By AFP ·
Ramallah Arts Festival returns for first time since Gaza war

Ramallah Arts Festival returns for first time since Gaza war

By AFP ·
Israel seizes Palestinian land in Sinjil to develop settlements

Israel seizes Palestinian land in Sinjil to develop settlements

By Arab News ·
Israeli settlers attack Palestinian school, kill two individuals

Israeli settlers attack Palestinian school, kill two individuals

By Arab News ·
Israeli forces kill 17-year-old Palestinian boy near Ramallah

Israeli forces kill 17-year-old Palestinian boy near Ramallah

By Arab News ·
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa speaks during a press conference in Ramallah on March 24, 2025. (AFP)

Ramallah talks focus on border crossings

By WAFA ·
Voter registration closes for West Bank municipal elections: Palestinian official

Voter registration closes for West Bank municipal elections: Palestinian official

By AFP ·
Palestinian Authority says Israel tightening control over West Bank with new settlements

Palestinian Authority says Israel tightening control over West Bank with new settlements

By AFP ·
Israeli forces demolish two-story home in Al-Mughayyir near Ramallah

Israeli forces demolish two-story home in Al-Mughayyir near Ramallah

By Arab News ·
Palestinian president meets Israeli peace activists, speaks to Israeli media

Palestinian president meets Israeli peace activists, speaks to Israeli media

By AFP ·
Palestinian man shot dead by Israeli settler in West Bank near Ramallah video

Palestinian man shot dead by Israeli settler in West Bank near Ramallah

By Arab News ·
Palestinian man shot dead by Israeli forces near Ramallah

Palestinian man shot dead by Israeli forces near Ramallah

By Arab News ·

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