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Evangelical Alliance Urges Israel to Protect Christian Village From Settler Violence
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- The World Evangelical Alliance addressed the United Nations Human Rights Council regarding violence in the West Bank.
- The group specifically highlighted Taybeh as the territory’s last predominantly Christian village.
- Evangelical leaders called for an end to settler attacks and settlement expansion in the region.
The World Evangelical Alliance issued a direct appeal to Israel on Tuesday during a session at the United Nations Human Rights Council.
The organization urged Israeli authorities to take immediate steps to halt settler violence and stop settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank.
Representatives from the alliance expressed particular concern for the village of Taybeh.
The group described Taybeh as the territory’s last predominantly Christian village and emphasized the need for its protection.
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