Anti-Christian Attacks in Israeli-Controlled Territories Rose 63% in 2025
Attacks on Christians in Israeli-controlled territories increased by 63% in 2025, according to a report. The majority of these incidents, 83%, occurred in East Jerusalem. The affected group is described as a Christian minority impacted by various factors.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAttacks targeting Christians in territories controlled by Israel increased by 63% during 2025, as reported by @MarioNawfal. Eighty-three percent of these attacks took place in East Jerusalem. The incidents affected a Christian minority in the region.
Region Israeli-controlled territories include areas such as East Jerusalem, where tensions involving religious groups have been reported. The Christian population in these areas represents a small minority, numbering around 180,000 in Israel and the Palestinian territories combined, based on general estimates.
The report attributes the attacks to interactions between state policies and groups described as far-right vigilantes. No specific details on responses or investigations were provided in the report. Further monitoring of incidents in 2026 could provide additional data on trends.


