Christians in West Bank and Gaza Mark Second Easter Amid Ongoing Violence, Israeli Operations, and Movement Restrictions

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Published Apr 16, 2025, 07:09 PM

Christians in the Holy Land are preparing to observe Easter for the second consecutive year amid ongoing violence and conflict, particularly in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip. The Christian Palestinian community in the West Bank town of Zababdeh faces heightened anxiety due to nearby Israeli military operations that have increased alongside the Gaza war. In Gaza, nearly 700 Christians remain trapped in an enclave experiencing continued hostilities, with the Israeli military campaign described as a genocide by some sources. The escalation has also led to increased restrictions on freedom of movement for Christians in the region. The traditional spirit of Easter celebrations, which once brought together Muslim and Christian communities in joy and unity, has been overshadowed by the conflict and violence, with many marking the holiday under the threat of Israeli bombings for a second year in a row.

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The New Arab

@The_NewArab

“Easter was a time when Muslim & Christian friends came together, for fireworks... for joy. That spirit of celebration, spirit of togetherness—the war has stolen it." Palestinian Christians in Gaza mark Easter under Israeli bombs for a second year ⬇ https://t.co/SrrVQ9Pi1e

The New Arab

@The_NewArab

For nearly 700 Christians trapped in the enclave, this Easter marks the second year in a row they observe the holiday under Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza 👇 https://t.co/SrrVQ9Pi1e