Young Men's Christian Association Library Bombed in Gaza
by Staff
February 26, 2008
(christiansunite.com) - Unidentified assailants bombed the library of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) compound in the Shajaiyeh neighbourhood of Gaza City on February 16. Shortly after midnight, at least 12 gunmen entered the YMCA compound and kidnapped two guards at gunpoint after asking them why they worked for "infidels." The men stormed the building and detonated two homemade explosive devices inside the library. All 8,000 books in the library were destroyed and the floor, walls and ceiling were damaged. The attackers also stole computers and other equipment from other YMCA offices. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.
However, sources in Gaza reportedly believe that the perpetrators were Muslim militants acting in response to the reproduction of cartoons "ridiculing" Muhammad in a number of Danish newspapers last week.
Thank the Lord that no one was injured in the explosion. Ask Him to give Christians in Gaza wisdom as they consider the future in light of this attack. Pray that those responsible will find the healing grace of Jesus Christ and be drawn into a personal relationship with Him (John 4:16).
For more information on the persecution of Christians in Palestine, go to www.persecution.net/country/palestine.htm.
