The heads of major Christian denominations in Israel say that local governments across the country are demanding they pay property tax, violating a longstanding arrangement in a manner they say reflects growing intolerance for Christians in the Holy Land.
  • filister@lemmy.world
    16·
    7 days ago

    After they upped their actions to kick off Armenians from their homes in Jerusalem, now they start targeting Christians. The end goal would be for them to control the whole of Jerusalem.

    • emergencyfood@sh.itjust.works
      4·
      5 days ago

      now they start targeting Christians

      By asking religious bodies to pay tax? Why do religious organisations get tax exemptions anyway?

      • filister@lemmy.world
        4·
        5 days ago

        Do you think synagogues are paying any taxes? Because if they force churches to pay the taxes, they should apply the same scrutiny to synagogues but I am sure they don’t. So I dare you to prove me wrong.

        • Daxtron2
          3·
          5 days ago

          This is taxes on commercial properties owned by the church. Commercial properties owned by synagogues are also taxed.