Ahead of Biden's visit:
Following the Supreme Court's decision in the middle of the month, confirming that the Petra and Imperial hotels at the Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem are owned by right-wing elements affiliated with Ateret Cohanim - East Jerusalem is not keeping quiet, and is now trying to involve Americans Felt.
Palestinian officials understand that the transfer of assets from the Greek Orthodox Church to right-wingers is a final decision of the Israeli courts, and that they cannot change it once the proceedings have been completed.
However, they are asking the US administration to intervene and exercise its political influence, in the face of what they define as a "threat to the presence, existence and property of Christians in Jerusalem."
"Biden is coming for a historic visit, and we call on him to meet with us and the heads of the church in Jerusalem so that he can closely assess what is happening with the assets. America's intervention is necessary, and we ask the American president to help us and put pressure on Israel," Abu told Israel Today Alvalid Dajani, one of the managers of the Imperial Hotel.
Abu Al-Walid Dajani, one of the directors of the Imperial Hotel,
"Jerusalem is for all religions, and everyone should live in peace and know what their boundaries are. The settlers are trying to change the current situation, and take over the property of the church in all sorts of ways. An end, and will ensure the existence of the Christians in Jerusalem, "he concludes.
Basma Karesh joined the call, the "Petra" hotel was run by her father, and a group of Jews entered it about two months ago.
"I would appreciate it if the United States would respond to the invitation.
These are the important and great assets that open the gate to the Christian Quarter.
For me, it is not just a family matter, but a heritage of the church, which serves the many tourists and pilgrims to Jerusalem from all over the world, members of the Christian religion. "
A source involved in the details told "Israel Today": "The Greek-Orthodox patriarch is working informatively and communicatively with various international bodies to mobilize public opinion on the church property affair.
He turned to diplomats here, and also asked for the intervention of the Americans.
He is under pressure, both from Palestinian sources and from the community itself. "
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