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As the first anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel approaches, Christians across the Middle East find themselves caught in a relentless cycle of conflict. The deadliest attack against Jews since the Holocaust ignited a fierce wave of aggression and heightened tensions between Islamic militant groups and the Israeli Defense Forces.
In Beirut, Christians are reeling from deadly attacks fired by Israel in response to an expected strike from Iran. Lebanon has been caught between Israel and Islamic militant groups for months. In September, Israeli airstrikes left a predominantly Christian village devastated and cut off from the world. Their fears reflect those shared by Christians throughout the region.
“We’re surrounded by four Shia villages that Israel bombs daily,” locals shared. “One of them, Kfar Milke, is almost completely destroyed. Here, we take care of each other; we’re a community. We all support each other. I make sure everything is okay and gather essential supplies. I cross Hezbollah-held areas, and I try not to think about the drones watching us and striking without warning.”
Remarkably, Israel has kept this village safe from direct hits. Due to their status as a port in a storm, the Christians have chosen to open their village to neighboring Muslims looking for safety. Families are sheltering in the local parish, benefactors of the love of Christ in a time of uncertainty.
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In Beirut, Christians are reeling from deadly attacks fired by Israel in response to an expected strike from Iran. Lebanon has been caught between Israel and Islamic militant groups for months. In September, Israeli airstrikes left a predominantly Christian village devastated and cut off from the world. Their fears reflect those shared by Christians throughout the region.
“We’re surrounded by four Shia villages that Israel bombs daily,” locals shared. “One of them, Kfar Milke, is almost completely destroyed. Here, we take care of each other; we’re a community. We all support each other. I make sure everything is okay and gather essential supplies. I cross Hezbollah-held areas, and I try not to think about the drones watching us and striking without warning.”
Remarkably, Israel has kept this village safe from direct hits. Due to their status as a port in a storm, the Christians have chosen to open their village to neighboring Muslims looking for safety. Families are sheltering in the local parish, benefactors of the love of Christ in a time of uncertainty.
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Strength Amid Chaos in the Middle East - International Christian Concern
As the first anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel approaches, Christians across the Middle East find themselves caught in a relentless cycle of conflict.
www.persecution.org
