A video showing an alleged attack on a French nun in Jerusalem’s Old City has sparked outrage and renewed concerns over the safety of Christian clergy in the area. The footage, which circulated widely online, appears to show a man spitting at and attempting to assault the nun as she walks through a narrow street.
Church leaders and local officials condemned the incident, calling for greater protection for religious minorities and accountability for those responsible. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said such acts are part of a pattern of harassment faced by Christian clergy and pilgrims in recent years.
Israeli police said they were investigating the incident, though no immediate arrests were confirmed. Authorities have previously pledged to address rising tensions in Jerusalem’s Old City, a site sacred to multiple religions.
The incident has drawn international attention, highlighting ongoing concerns over religious coexistence and security in one of the world’s most sensitive and contested areas.
