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‘God is our Protector’ - Israeli Christians cling to hope amid attacks

"It is scary, but there is inner peace that I cannot describe."

Jack Figge
Jun 23, 2025
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Running to a bomb shelter has become a regular fixture in Samer Markarios’ day.

Since Israel attacked Iran a week ago, the 50-year-old Greek Christian has grown accustomed to hearing air raid sirens throughout Jerusalem.

Debris of ballistic missiles fired from Iran toward Israel. Credit: Eddie Gerald / Alamy Stock.

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