Key facts
- Israeli extremists are increasingly targeting Palestinian Christians, pilgrims, clergy, and holy sites.
- These attacks are fueled by Religious Zionist ideology.
- Individuals within Israeli police and military are involved in these attacks.
- Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed three Palestinians in the past 24 hours.
- 43 Palestinians were wounded in Gaza airstrikes in the past 24 hours.
- The total death toll in Gaza since an October 2025 ceasefire announcement is 1,041.
- Israeli air and ground campaigns have damaged or destroyed heritage sites in southern Lebanon.
- A full damage assessment in Lebanon is pending.
- Israeli troops occupy a zone in southern Lebanon off-limits to Lebanese personnel.
Attacks by Israeli extremists targeting Palestinian Christians, including pilgrims, clergy, and holy sites, are on the rise. These incidents are reportedly fueled by Religious Zionist ideology and involve individuals who are part of the Israeli police and military. Sources describe these actions as premeditated crimes rather than isolated occurrences.
In parallel, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in significant casualties over the past 24 hours. Gaza's health ministry reports that three Palestinians were killed and 43 others were wounded. This recent toll contributes to a larger figure, bringing the total death toll since a ceasefire was announced in October 2025 to 1,041.
Separately, Lebanon reports that Israeli air and ground campaigns have caused damage or destruction to revered heritage sites across southern Lebanon. Lebanese Culture Minister Ghassan Salame stated that a complete picture of the damage is still emerging. This is partly due to Israeli troops continuing to occupy a zone that is currently off-limits to Lebanese personnel, hindering a full assessment.