🧵1948: A top Catholic Archbishop publicly accused a “deliberate Jewish effort to decimate the Arabs and destroy Christianity in Palestine.”

🧵1948: A top Catholic Archbishop publicly accused a “deliberate Jewish effort to decimate the Arabs and destroy Christianity in Palestine.” Archbishop Arthur Hughes said the refugee crisis was being prolonged on purpose and reported church desecrations. 1/3⬇️

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Hughes wrote: "I am appalled by the callousness with which the public accepts the intention to expose to death and hardship 600,000 Arabs, including thousands of Christians, in order to make room for 600,000 Jews.” He said 20% of the refugees were Christians. 2/3 ⬇️

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He cited desecrated churches in Haifa, a bombarded seminary at Beit-Jala, occupied Salesian property at Cremisan, and “particular hatred” against Catholic institutions. Original 1948 Catholic Bulletin & NCWC reports attached. More reports of desecrations and attacks below ⬇️

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