Various World Orthodox jurisdictions, Catholics - and a mysterious man in a suit standing at the center of the group [who could THAT be ?- doesn't resemble ANY Patriarch I have ever seen !] met to denounce the pre-planned attacks on Taybeh :
"Cardinal Pizzaballa stood with the other Patriarchs of the churches in the town of TAYBEH today
They CONDEMNED the repeated attacks AGAINST CHRISTIANS by ISRAELIS, saying in a statement:
'Radical Israelis from nearby settlements intentionally set fire near the town’s cemetery and the Church of Saint George, which dates back to the 5th century. Taybeh is the last remaining all-Christian town in the West Bank. These actions are a direct and intentional threat to our local community first and foremost, but also to the historic and religious heritage of our ancestors and holy sites.
In the face of such threats, the greatest act of bravery is to continue to call this your home'
They also stated:
'We ask for the prayers, attention, and action of the world, particularly that of Christians globally' and 'This is clearly part of the systematic attacks against Christians that we see unfolding throughout the region'"
-Catholic Arena
