West Bank & Jerusalem
US denies visa to Bethlehem church priest for American speaking event
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Father Issa Thaljieh, Palestinian parish priest at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, has been denied a US visa to participate in a speaking engagement alongside American clergy, Middle East Eye reported. No reason for the denial was disclosed in the initial report.
The Church of the Nativity, located in the occupied West Bank, is one of Christianity's holiest sites and has served as a center for interfaith dialogue and community engagement.
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