Over one hundred organizations and individuals have endorsed a letter from the Friends of Sabeel in North America (FOSNA) calling on President Biden to help protect and defend Palestinian Christian presence in Jerusalem and to meet with local Christian leaders,

The two-page letter signed by executive director Jonathan Kuttab specifies the Israeli government’s lack of seriousness in restraining harassment, and insults to Christian clergy, as well as turning a blind eye to Israeli settler groups’ “campaign to take over church properties in the old city of Jerusalem> The letter says that the extremist’s groups “are no longer fringe groups in Israel but are now openly represented in the Knesset and even within the ruling government coalition.”

The letter also called on the US president to ensure that the case of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is seriously investigated and that the culprits are accountable.

The Letter to President Biden also calls for respect for the status quo stating: “The delicate balance enshrined in the historic Status Quo agreements should be meticulously observed

The letter warns of “a disaster” if one group is allowed sole domain in Jerusalem. It must be shared by all”