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Vatican News portal reports that the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has denounced Israeli settler encroachments on Church-owned land in the Tayasir and Hamam Il-Maleh areas of the Tubas Governorate, in the northern Jordan Valley of the occupied West Bank. According to the article, dated 24 April 2026, representatives from the so-called Patriarchate’s Endowment Department met with Israeli military authorities and Civil Administration officials following a formal complaint documenting damage to Church property and impact on local residents. The Patriarchate described the encroachments as “a clear violation of Church properties,” called for “the immediate removal of all damage caused,” and reaffirmed its support for local residents to “remain steadfast, protect their dignity, and live in safety and stability.” Authorities reportedly committed to pursuing those responsible and seizing heavy machinery used for land destruction. The article frames the incident within broader concerns over settlement expansion, describing such developments as contributing to “de facto annexation” contrary to international law and an obstacle to a “negotiated two-state solution.” This report, however, is a masterclass in the conciliar sect’s characteristic diversion: it weaponizes a legitimate grievance about property violations to launder the credibility of the post-conciliar structures while remaining utterly silent on the far greater spiritual devastation wrought by the same “Church” apparatus against the souls entrusted to its care.