Heads of major Christian denominations in Israel report that local governments are demanding they pay property tax, violating a longstanding arrangement and upsetting the status quo. This move, which affects Catholic and Orthodox churches, is seen as a coordinated attack by the Israeli government. Church leaders argue that the decision undermines the sacred character of Jerusalem and reflects growing intolerance for Christians in the Holy Land. They also face legal action if they do not comply.
Catholic and Orthodox churches in Holy Land say Israel’s government is now demanding they pay property tax or face legal action. Follow: @AFpost https://t.co/Ch2ZTz5ebZ
Israel launches “coordinated attack” against Catholic and Orthodox Church in the Holy Land, demanding they pay property tax or face legal action. Follow: @AFpost https://t.co/lZ3ukIQVbQ
The heads of major Christian denominations in Israel say that local governments across the country are demanding they pay property tax. https://t.co/6pmLrRYRV1
Live Update: Heads of churches say Israeli government demanding they pay property tax, upsetting status quo https://t.co/S0oq50Kko6 via @timesofisrael
Christian churches in Jerusalem said the decision to impose Municipal tax on their properties "undermines the sacred character of Jerusalem." Read more>> https://t.co/uVT7mPMK9k
Leaders of major #Christian denominations in #Israel say that local governments across the country are demanding they pay property tax, violating a longstanding arrangement in a manner they say reflects growing intolerance for Christians in the #HolyLand. https://t.co/R9eMPOwOhV
Heads of churches say Israeli government is demanding they pay property tax, upsetting status quo https://t.co/gyR84eeYT5