Israel accused of destroying Christian convent in Lebanon in latest attack on Christians

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L'Oeuvre d'Orient, a French Catholic charity, condemned Israeli forces for demolishing a convent belonging to the Salvatorian Sisters in Yaroun, southern Lebanon, describing it as a deliberate attack on a place of worship. The Israeli military acknowledged damaging a "religious building" in the village during operations, amid broader reports documenting 155 incidents of violence against Christians in 2025, including physical assaults and attacks on church property.

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Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Sat, 05/02/2026 - 21:23 Church leaders warn of growing pattern of Israeli attacks on Christian communities in Lebanon, Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories Cardinal Bechara al-Rai, Maronite Patriarch of Antioch, prays behind an icon of the Virgin Mary with Child at a church at the predominantly-Christian village of Jdeidet Marjeyoun near the border with Israel in southern Lebanon on April 8, 2026. (AFP) Off A Catholic charity has condemned Israel after its

Israel accused of destroying Christian convent in Lebanon in latest attack on Christians

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