Please don’t forget about Palestinian Christians like me
By 
Jack Nassar2024-02-05T15:19:00
The plight of persecuted Palestinian Christians is being forgotten, including among Christians in the West, argues Jack Nasser
In the heart of the Holy Land, where the roots of Christianity are intertwined with ancient landscapes, a stark contradiction demands attention. Amid a tapestry of sacred sites that bear witness to the enduring faith of believers worldwide, Palestinian Christians grapple with a troubling reality. It is not just marginalisation that they face, but the relentless onslaught of systematic oppression, occupation, economic strangulation and targeted persecution.
The history of Christianity in this region is intricately woven into the fabric of ancient cities such as Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Hebron, Gaza and Nazareth. Proud descendants of Jesus Christ’s earliest followers, Palestinian Christians trace their roots back to the first century. Their contribution to shaping the early Christian faith echoes through millennia, a rich heritage extending from the time of Jesus all the way to the present day.
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