The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem has expressed concern over what it describes as the seizure of Church-owned land in the Silwan district of East Jerusalem following an Israeli operation carried out on June 15.
In a statement issued today, the Patriarchate said its representative in the area had been removed from the site, equipment had been confiscated, trees uprooted and fencing installed around the property. The Patriarchate said the land in question is registered in its name and lies adjacent to the Monastery of St Onuphrius.
