Nun is attacked in streets of Jerusalem, sparking outcry
A French nun was attacked in Jerusalem, prompting condemnation from Christian leaders and a pledge from Israeli police to enforce zero tolerance for anti-Christian violence. The incident, captured on CCTV near King David's Tomb, led to the arrest of a suspect accused of a racially motivated assault. Christian representatives expressed concern over rising targeted attacks and criticized inconsistent enforcement and accountability in such cases.
- ▪Israeli police released CCTV footage showing a man shoving and kicking a French nun in Jerusalem before arresting a suspect on suspicion of racist assault.
- ▪The attack occurred near King David's Tomb on Mount Zion, a site sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
- ▪The victim is affiliated with the French Biblical and Archaeological School of Jerusalem, and injuries were visible in images released by police.
- ▪Christian leaders, including Farid Jubran and Wadie Abunassar, denounced the attack as a hate crime and highlighted a pattern of underprosecution in similar incidents.
- ▪The Israeli foreign ministry condemned the attack, while recent incidents involving Christian sites in Israel and Lebanon have heightened tensions.
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IsraelNun is attacked in streets of Jerusalem, sparking outcry Israel's police force said it would take a "zero tolerance" approach to anti-Christian violence, but some Christians say targeted attacks are a growing phenomenon.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00 body:has(.jw-flag-floating) .article-hero__container, body:has(.jw-flag-floating) .article-hero__media-holder, body:has(.jw-flag-floating) #content { z-index: auto; } Add NBC News to GoogleIsraeli police release video showing the moment a French nun was attacked in Jerusalem00:24Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 1, 2026, 1:47 PM EDTBy Yuliya TalmazanFootage of a man assaulting a French nun in Jerusalem has generated outcry and condemnation from Christian leaders who have raised concerns about a…
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