Approximately 184,000 to 185,000 Christians live throughout Israel and the occupied territories, making up about 1.9% of the country's population. The majority are Arab Christians, who constitute around 75.8% of the Christian population in Israel.

"The late Pope Francis called the Holy Family Church in Gaza City almost every day in 2024 to check on the Catholic community there amid the difficult conditions caused by Israel's vicious pogrom the Palestinian people. This daily call became a regular ritual for him, showing his close connection and concern for the people in Gaza."