Bethlehem Christians Reject Netanyahu's Claims
The article relies on refuting the claims made by the Israeli Occupation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding an increase in the migration of Christians from Bethlehem since the Palestinian Authority took power. It confirms that these statements are false and misleading. Palestinian Christian officials and leaders clarify that the main reasons for the decline in the Christian population are primarily linked to occupation measures such as movement restrictions, settlements, attacks on lands and holy sites, and disruptions to daily life—not Palestinian policies or attitudes. They responded to Netanyahu's allegations that Christian migration is due to demographic decline, affirming that the decline began after the Israeli occupation in 1967. They noted that the Christian percentage was up to 85% before the occupation and fell to about 2.8% afterward due to occupation policies, not because of the Palestinian Authority's actions. Ultimately, they emphasized that Christian migration has occurred because of ongoing violations and threats to their existence. They stated that protecting their presence requires halting assaults and settlements, and that Palestinian Christians are committed to their land and holy sites. The Israeli claims are seen as an attempt to distort the facts and undermine confidence in the Palestinian Christian presence.
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