Media: In Syrian Hama, Islamist militants burned a Christmas tree
International human rights organizations are calling for prayers for Syrian Christians.
On December 23, the Christian Emergency Alliance posted a video on X showing a burning Christmas tree in the Syrian city of Hama. According to the organization, the fire was set by foreign Islamist militants affiliated with Tahrir al-Sham.
It is reported that the arson took place the day after the tree was erected.
The Christian Emergency Alliance has called for prayers for Syrian Christians.
Syria: The day after a large Christmas tree was lit near Hama, it was set on fire.
— Christian Emergency Alliance (@ChristianEmerg1) December 23, 2024
Foreign Islamist fighters associated with HTS reportedly set the blaze.
Pray for the Christians of Syria.
Vile acts like these are all the more painful around this festive time of Christmas. pic.twitter.com/ceQZJ1TtUr
As previously reported, militants in Syria have called on the new authorities to establish Sharia law in the country.
