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Greek Orthodox Patriarchate denounces Israeli seizure of church land in Jerusalem

The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem has condemned an Israeli seizure of its property in occupied East Jerusalem, describing the action as 'unlawful and illegitimate.' The Patriarchate reported that during the operation, its representative was forcibly removed, equipment was confiscated, trees were uprooted, and the property was fenced off. The disputed land, located near the Monastery of St Onuphrius, is registered under the Patriarchate's ownership, and they warn that the seizure sets a dangerous precedent for Church rights in Jerusalem.

The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem has denounced the “unlawful and illegitimate”  Israeli  seizure of its property in occupied East Jerusalem.

In a statement on Wednesday, the Patriarchate said that it "expressed grave concern over the Israeli raid and land grab targeting its Church property in Silwan".

During the operation, which took place on Monday, “the Patriarchate’s representative was forcibly removed, his equipment was confiscated, trees were uprooted, and the property was enclosed with fencing and gates”.

It said that the disputed land, which is adjacent to the Monastery of St Onuphrius, is registered under its ownership, and warned that this seizure “sets a dangerous precedent for Church rights in Jerusalem”.

Read more:  Greek Orthodox Patriarchate denounces Israeli seizure of church land in Jerusalem

A nun walks past Israeli police on Via Dolorosa in the Old City of Jerusalem (AFP/Menahem Kahana)

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Source document: Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem Statement

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Greek Orthodox Patriarchate denounces Israeli seizure of church land in Jerusalem

The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem has condemned an Israeli seizure of its property in occupied East Jerusalem, describing the action as 'unlawful and illegitimate.' The Patriarchate reported that during the operation, its representative was forcibly removed, equipment was confiscated, trees were uprooted, and the property was fenced off. The disputed land, located near the Monastery of St Onuphrius, is registered under the Patriarchate's ownership, and they warn that the seizure sets a dangerous precedent for Church rights in Jerusalem.

Bias read (Left): The article presents the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate's condemnation of the Israeli seizure of church land in East Jerusalem without counterpoints or alternative perspectives. It uses terms like 'unlawful,' 'illegitimate,' and 'dangerous precedent' to frame the event negatively toward Israel, aligns

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