Why Are Palestinian Christians Leaving Jesus’ Birthplace? [Pt. 1]

Palestinian Christians have been disappearing from the Holy Land for decades, even though this region is where Christianity began. So what’s going on? Dena Takruri goes to Bethlehem to ask the Palestinian Christians who remain.
1:35 Why have so many Christians left Bethlehem?
2:21 How Israel’s occupation affects Christians
5:53 What the West gets wrong about the Holy Land
7:17 This Christian family is fighting Israel to keep their land
11:18 A pastor’s prayer to end the occupation
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Watch part 2 in this series on Palestinian Christians in the Holy Land:

[@blanchetv]

As a Palestinian Christian myself, I am always astounded that so few people know that Bethlehem is a Palestinian town. It is sad how many Christian pilgrims I know have traveled to the holy land, yet did not visit Bethlehem to see Jesus’s birthplace, with their tour groups. The Christians living there need the tourism so badly in order to survive. If any Christians decide to visit the holy land, please go to Bethlehem and support the Palestinians there. They are trapped by this hideous wall from the outside world- But I can assure you they are so friendly to tourists and would love to see you there. Thank you Dena for an excellent report.

[@sabrinemukarkerzeidan3961]

Very important report. I am a Christian Palestinian and we are fighting for our existence. International awareness is very important .. thank you for sharing.

[@l2-4upphysicaltrainingover40]

I am Catholic since birth. I can’t get through one of your videos without crying. I’m A retired United States, Marine Corps officer. Half of my adult life, I spent in the Middle East These oppressors, who I have seen with my own eyes…in all of their forms…from all their countries, have lost connection to God, regardless of how they pronounce HIS name.

[@peacehope7365]

Thank you so much for this. I'm a Christian in the UK, and very ashamed to admit that I used to be pro-Israel. I was very ignorant about the plight of Palestinians, and was told Christians should support Israel. I've educated myself now, thanks to videos like this.

[@User-s868]

I’m a Palestinian Muslim and I highly appreciate this report to shed light on the suffering of our fellow Palestinian Christians

[@gunsandlotus]

As an Indian Christian, i support my sisters and brothers in Palestine, both Christians and Muslims ❤

[@pacificbob24]

As a Canadian and an atheist, I am saddened by the plight of all Palestinian people. I couldn't help but notice the humility displayed by the Palestinian Christians and the heartless arrogance of American evangelicals. The rise of Christian nationaism in the USA and the belief in 'end times' prophecies, which is based on ignorance, is very troubling. At times evangelicals sound like a death cult.

[@dessbasco6914]

as a christian, this is just so heartbreaking to watch

[@mohamedalphabah9378]

I am a Muslim.

[@pauleungsookim8985]

I am a Christian from South Korea. I pray that Israeli's oppression against the Palestinian people will cease and their misery will end as soon as possible. May God's blessing be on the Palestinian people.

[@kenjohnson4423]

i am ashamed of myself for supporting Israel without learning about the occupation. I didnt know there were Christians living there. How ignorant of me, i hope i am forgiven one day. Happy i found this channel, thank you.

[@julissalafontaine9023]

Thank you for this report. I’m an American Christian and I appreciate this insight. Watching what Palestinians are going through these past weeks has been so painful. I pray the Lord will show great compassion to the Palestinians. Our brothers and sisters in Christ need our prayers.

[@MrJunadekhan]

As a British Christian I went to Jerusalem about 5 years ago, thankfully I did do a tour of bethlehem and the west bank. The amazing tour guide who invited us all to his house and his family cooked us a wonderful meal. That was one of the highlights of the trip. The tour guide was Christian and we saw their struggles but yet he had so much love despite the restrictions and daily battles to lead a normal life. Everyone on the tour were from different parts of the world and we're deeply touched, I feel truly blessed to have shared that experience. I hope he and his family are all safe ❤

[@johnnynazzal3665]

I’m a Palestinian and a Christian, I live in the US now for the same reasons mentioned, the land that’s been in my family for hundreds of years is slowing getting taken away piece by piece. The occupation goal is to make life so miserable that the only way to have a decent life is to to move. Sadly it’s working and no one cares .. sad

[@rachelsmith3230]

"If He was born today, Jesus would be born on our side of the wall." What an incredible thought. Selah.

[@user-nf5py7fm6g]

This is truly an eye opener. My heart breaks for our brothers and sisters in Palestine. May God protect you and free Palestine, both Christians and Muslims 🙏🏻

[@shareeve7597]

As a Muslim myself, kinda disappointed all these medias didn't show much the suffering of Christian Palestinian and Jewish Orthodox under Zionism rules...

[@godfreyfortuin1504]

I am a coloured south African and your struggle in Palestine is very similar to ours under the apartheid regime.Christian and Moslem s fought against the evil apartheid which is the same in Israel. All the laws of oppression Palestinians face we also suffered under..The apartheid regime also took our land and made us beggars in our country. We support you Palestine in your quest for freedom

[@Dodo_hanna]

I’m Christian Palestinian lives in Europe ☦️ it’s so painful to see what’s happening in Palestine 💔😭