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Scholar Commons > Open Access Journals > GSP > Vol. 19 (2025) > Iss. 1 (2025)

 

Abstract

This feature article presents a poignant reflection on the deeply altered reality for Palestinian Christians in Gaza during Christmas amidst the ongoing Israeli bombardment and genocide. Traditionally a time of joy and community, Christmas was marked this year by grief, displacement, and loss for the dwindling Christian population, now estimated at only 600 people due to years of siege and war. The article recounts the destruction of historic churches, the deaths of 26 Christians including children, and the collective mourning of families like that of Ramez Al-Suri, who lost all three of his children in an airstrike. Through personal testimonies, especially from children and displaced families, the piece illustrates the sharp contrast between past joyful celebrations and the present reality of survival under siege. Community leaders and church officials echo the sorrow, noting the suspension of longstanding traditions and the emotional toll of mass displacement. The article ends with a call for peace and international intervention, underscoring the enduring hope of Gaza's Christian community for justice and the return of normalcy.

First Page

55

Last Page

58

DOI

https://doi.org/10.5038/1911-9933.19.1.2044

Erratum

There was an accidental typo for the word "denomination" on the first line, last paragraph of the first page of the manuscript. This has now been corrected. The sentence now reads: Gaza has one of the oldest Christian denominations and the Christian community is considered one of the oldest in the world. We confirm that this is the correct sentence. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

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