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, religious tensions are escalating due to the rise of Jewish extremist groups. The Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right parties, is accused of tacitly accepting and encouraging this extremism. This trend is most evident in the Christian Quarter, where interreligious tensions are particularly pronounced.
According to the Israeli civic group Religious Freedom Data Center (RFDC), 83 cases of harassment against Christians were reported from April to June of this year. Spitting was the most common form of harassment, with 47 incidents reported. Verbal abuse followed with eight cases. A reporter from Hankook Ilbo accompanied nuns on their way home through the Old City on August 4th and witnessed a Jewish teenager spitting towards them. This incident occurred after a French nun was assaulted in April.
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