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International Delegations Converge on Taybeh Over Escalating Settler Violence

Church leaders joined foreign envoys in calling for investigations into arson at a fifth-century church followed by the killing of two villagers to counter growing impunity against Taybeh’s Christian minority.

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Church leaders and diplomatic envoys visit the town of Taybeh, a Chrisian village in the Israeli-Occupied West Bank, following settler attacks, July 14, 2025. REUTERS / Mohammed Torokman
Latin Patriarch in Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa walks during the visit of the town of Taybeh, a Christian village in the Israeli-Occupied West Bank, following settler attacks, July 14, 2025. REUTERS / Mohammed Torokman TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Church leaders and diplomatic envoys visit the town of Taybeh, a Chrisian village in the Israeli-Occupied West Bank, following settler attacks, July 14, 2025. REUTERS / Mohammed Torokman

Overview

  • Church leaders and envoys from more than 20 countries visited Taybeh to demand accountability for recent settler violence.
  • Settlers set fires near the fifth-century Church of St. George and burned several homes as Israeli police did not respond to emergency calls.
  • A confrontation on Friday left two men, including a U.S. citizen, dead and heightened fears of unchecked attacks on Christian Palestinians.
  • Greek Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III and Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa accused Israeli authorities of enabling settler impunity and urged transparent investigations.
  • Facing daily provocations and a lack of protection, many Christian families in Taybeh are considering emigration over concerns for their community’s future.