In fact, Israel is the only state in the Middle East in which the Christian population is growing and flourishing. Israeli Christians by right enjoy full protection under the law including freedom of religion. The Israeli Arab Christian population grows an annual rate of 1.6%. Gaza’s Christian population has decreased by two-thirds (from 3,000 to 1,000) since Hamas seized power there in 2005. This is a true reflection of how Christians in the Holy Land fit into the beautiful tapestry of Israeli society.

Source: The Times March 19, 2026 02:25 UTC