Spitting at nuns: Religious harassment by Jewish extremists becomes routine in Jerusalem
Jerusalem's Old City, home to sacred sites of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, is increasingly being marred by religious tensions. The three religions have historically maintained a delicate balance through their respective quarters, but expressions of hostility toward other communities are reaching dangerous levels as Jewish extremist groups gain influence amid what critics say is tacit…
In Jerusalem's Old City, a hub for Judaism, Christianity and Islam, interreligious tensions are escalating. Jewish extremist groups are gaining influence with what critics claim is tacit support from the Israeli government, particularly the right-wing parties. The Christian Quarter is facing the most visible hostility. The Israeli civic group Religious Freedom Data Center recorded 83 cases of harassment against Christians from April to June of this year.
Spitting was the most frequent form of harassment, with 47 incidents, followed by eight instances of verbal abuse. During a recent visit to the Old City, a French nun was spat upon by a Jewish teenager. This incident follows the assault of a French nun in April.
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