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شبكة فلسطين الإخبارية
President Abbas stresses protecting Christians
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas affirmed that protecting the Christian presence in Palestine is a national priority during his meeting with heads and representatives of the churches in the Holy Land. He emphasized that Palestinians, both Muslims and Christians, form one people with a shared national identity and destiny, considering that maintaining the Christian presence—especially in East Jerusalem—is a key part of safeguarding the historical and civilizational identity of the Holy Land. He also highlighted the importance of Christian participation in political institutions, including elections, and rejected measures that restrict access to sacred sites or infringe upon freedom of worship. Abbas condemned the levying of taxes on churches, reaffirming that East Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine. He explained that efforts are underway to halt settlement expansion and settler attacks targeting predominantly Christian areas. He called for a political solution based on UN legitimacy resolutions to end the occupation and establish a Palestinian state on the 1967 borders. Abbas praised the role of the churches in supporting the resilience of Palestinians and expressed their support for peace and justice. The delegation included senior Christian clergy from various denominations, who affirmed their support for Palestinian unity and their commitment to humanitarian and religious efforts to achieve peace.
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