Christians held protests across Syria after Islamists burned a Christmas tree, with demonstrators in Damascus vowing to defend themselves with arms if necessary.
Hundreds of protesters holding up crosses gathered in the Christian quarter of Bab Tuma in the capital, Damascus, after news of the fire in Suqaylabiyah, a Christian-majority town.
“Hold up your cross high,” they chanted. “We are your soldiers, Christ — the cross and the rifle are the two options.”
Earlier today, armed extremists set fire to a Christmas tree in Suqaylabiyah in Hama, Syria. Local channels say they were Uzbek militants.
HTS apologized for the incident and promised to deal with any future threats, but many Christians do not believe this will happen. pic.twitter.com/1Op98CUmTB
— The Cradle (@TheCradleMedia) December 23, 2024
Christians marched through Syria's Damascus to demand protection for minorities after a Christmas tree was seen burning near Hama. pic.twitter.com/TSX1rrVIN4
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) December 24, 2024
