GAZA CITY, GAZA - OCTOBER 20: A view of the damaged historical Greek Orthodox Saint Porphyrius Church, where civilians took shelter, after Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, Gaza on October 20, 2023. At least eight people were killed in an overnight Israeli airstrike on the Greek Orthodox Saint Porphyrius Church in Gaza city, which was sheltering hundreds of Palestinians, local media reported on Friday. Civil defense teams and residents continue search and rescue efforts in the church. (Photo by Ali Jadallah/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Gaza’s Historic St. Porphyrius Church Struck Again by Israeli Missile

The Church of St. Porphyrius, a famed structure in Gaza that is thought to be the world’s third-oldest church, was struck by an Israeli missile that did not detonate on July 29. This is the second strike suffered the historic structure has weathered since October 7, and once again, it sustained damage but avoided destruction …

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