Christians in Israel fear rising harassment amid violent assaults
- Wearing her traditional black veil and habit, Sister Mayela travels to work near the site of a violent assault on another Catholic nun in Jerusalem’s Old City — now accompanied by a Jewish volunteer for her protection.
- Christians account for under two per cent of Israel’s population, and many fear that visible expressions of their faith draw harassment, which has worsened as regional conflict deepens.
- "I’m scared after the sister was beat up," said Sister Mayela, a Mexican nun who has lived in Jerusalem periodically for more than 20 years.
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- Wearing her traditional black veil and habit, Sister Mayela travels to work near the site of a violent assault on another Catholic nun in Jerusalem’s Old City — now accompanied by a Jewish volunteer for her protection.
- Christians account for under two per cent of Israel’s population, and many fear that visible expressions of their faith draw harassment, which has worsened as regional conflict deepens.
- "I’m scared after the sister was beat up," said Sister Mayela, a Mexican nun who has lived in Jerusalem periodically for more than 20 years.
Sources: The Independent