Priest of Aleppo: Syrians afraid about Israel's troops entering

The situation of Christians in Aleppo after the fall of the regulation of Bashar al-Assad was addressed by “L’Osservatore Romano” the parish priest of the Catholic parish in this city, Franciscan father Bahjat Karakach.

Joy mixes with anxiety

As Fr. Karaki says, after the first days of euphoria and general chaos in the streets, the situation has normalized, but hope and joy due to the release of the yoke of tyranny mix among Christians with concern for the future.

– Many are besides afraid that Israel is entering Syria with its army, that it has occupied Quneitra and Mount Sheik. any even fear that Israel will attack all Syria! – says Father Karaki.

Christian Hopes

Christians wonder what their situation in the fresh political context will be, whether their attitudes towards their communities will be radical. As Fr Bahjat Karaka says, a gathering of all bishops and any members of the clergy with Aleppo was held in the parish hall of St Francis.

The words of the second have come out of the mouths of optimism. – They were friendly, giving concrete and reasonable answers, but at the same time optimistic about the future of the country – reports Fr. Karabach. He added that the most urgent issue for the fresh authorities present is to guarantee safety and to meet the most urgent needs, and then to join the essential services so that business can return to average mode.

In the coming day, the airport in Aleppo is to be opened so that aid can be received from abroad, as well as those who fled the country before the Assad government can return, see their loved ones.

Promises of fresh authorities

The nun explained that the Christian communities received guarantees from their interlocutors that they could proceed everything they had done so far. – The ecclesiastical property will be returned and private Christian schools will be able to proceed their educational mission, because, as the fresh authorities stated, they were there before Assad and will be there after him. – reports the monk.

He adds that the members of Abu Mohammed al-Jolani's group admitted that at this phase "there is no pre-defined plan for the future of Syria, but everything will depend on the will of the people who have the right to jointly decide the form of government."

– And erstwhile Chaldean Bishop Aleppo Antoine Audo recalled the function of Christians in arabian culture, they reiterated that we are not foreigners, but an crucial part of this country – adds Fr Bahjat Karaka.

Call for Justice

Francisnin besides speaks of the universal desire to bring justice to the crimes committed in the Syrian people. The beginning of prisons, which – like the grim fame of Senday close Damascus – match concentration camps, made people not only look for their missing loved ones for years, but reminded of the powerful wounds they had caused to society. As Fr. Karaka explains, families imprisoned could not even talk about their comparative being a prisoner of the regime.

– All Syrians are now demanding justice, not only towards the people of the regime, but besides towards those who supported it for many years, depriving the population of the most basic rights. We want justice so that the prison that held all Syrians for over 50 years will never repeat itself in history – talks about. Karaki.

Source: Roberto Paglialonga, Vatican News PL / KAI