Church leader warn of threatening mass displacement in the Gaza Strip

Church leader warn of threatening mass displacement in the Gaza Strip

Jerusalem, Israel - In the Holy Land, it is bubbling: The church representatives in Jerusalem urge to warn of the impending mass displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. In a joint explanation published by the Catholic News Agency, it is emphasized that this possible displacement is an "injustice that deeply violates human dignity". The leading religious representatives thus support the position of the Jordan King Abdullah II and the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who are clearly against the expulsion of the population. The destruction by the war has transformed the Gaza Strip, which was already unimaginable after an attack by Hamas on Israel to a scenery, into a humanitarian catastrophe, such as .

The general director of the Latin patriarchy in Jerusalem, Sami al-Yousef, describes the situation as extremely critical and describes the totally destroyed Gaza strip as "quasi uninhabitable". He warned that the recently entered into force could only be a "temporary relief" between Israel and Hamas. In addition, the occupation policy in the West Bank continues. There are reports of the destruction of Palestinian houses and the increasing violence of settlers in the room. These developments, such as Vatican News, reported , the blue-eyed hopes could be made and endanger the unstable Social policy situation of the Palestinians.

The Catholic church leaders urgently ask the international community to help with the reconstruction in the Gaza Strip and ensure humanitarian support. In particular, the Palestinian population, which suffers from these devastating conditions, requires unhindered access to offers of help. Al-Yousef emphasizes that the current Israeli government is doing everything possible to undermine the progress of the Oslo Agreement and to destabilize the status quo in West Bank. In this tense climate, the interrupted job opportunities and the closely made economic perspectives for Palestinians, especially for Christians, are the focus of attention.