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Pope Francis presided over a commemoration in the Vatican Gardens Photo: Vatican Media

Holy Land•Justice and Peace

Israel: Israeli judge orders eviction of more Palestinian families

In 2022, the Supreme Court had intervened by «freezing» the expropriations in the neighbourhood long at the centre of high tensions in East Jerusalem. A judge ordered the eviction of three families by July. Behind the decision is said to be pressure from Nahalat Shimon, a pro-settlement group. The army ordered the seizure of land north of Hebron, a UN note against settler violence.

Holy Land•Religious Freedom

Israel: new attack on religious freedom: Israeli army detains young Christian woman in Palestinian area

The number of Palestinians held in prison has doubled since last October to more than 10,000. Most are being held on ‘administrative detention’ – without any charge. Conditions in prison are grim. The Defence for Children International charity, said in January that each year Israel detains between 500 – 700 children, some as young as 12.

Holy Land•Rome

Jesuits speak out on Gaza situation

“It is scandalous that no one has been able to ensure that the residents of Gaza have enough to eat. It is shameful that no one has been able to call the warmongers to account. Sadly, we remember that an ongoing conflict in the land called to be holy has been allowed to continue and fester as an open wound on the face of the Middle East”, says the press release