In the occupied West Bank, the hilltop village of Taybeh, historically linked to biblical narratives, stands as the last entirely Christian community. Each Sunday, the faithful are called to worship by the bells of its three churches, a testament to its enduring Palestinian Christian identity, encompassing Roman and Greek Melkite Catholics, and Greek Orthodox adherents.
Despite their deep-seated longing for independence and peace in this part of the Holy Land, that aspiration feels increasingly distant. Residents grapple with the persistent threat of violence from Jewish settlers and the tightening movement restrictions imposed by Israel. A growing fear among many is the potential for Islamist radicalisation to escalate across the region, further compounding their anxieties.
