The war reinforces the temptation of exile among the Christians of Jerusalem. According to the Latin Patriarchate, several dozen families have recently chosen to leave the Holy Land.

The absence of pilgrims, driven out successively by the Covid crisis, then by the tragedy of October 7, deprives the community of a large part of its income. “With this terrible crisis, many Christians are losing hope, ” laments Jihane. Every Sunday, with family or friends, everyone only talks about… This article is reserved for subscribers. You have 86% left to discover.