Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu led a chorus of outrage and condemnation Thursday for the apparent arson attack on the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes at Tabgha on the Sea of Galilee discovered early in the morning. The attack made international headlines with Catholic officials warning that it would damage Israel’s image and Tourism industry, as graffiti discovered at the site, in Hebrew, implied that Christianity is an idolatrous religion. “Freedom of worship in Israel is one of our core values and is guaranteed under the law,” Netanyahu said. “We will bring to justice those responsible for this crime. Hate and intolerance have no place in our society.” Israel’s Police have called the attack a “hate crime” and have vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. Read More
