The Gaza Strip is currently under the control of [[Hamas]], an Islamic terrorist organization. Christians face persecution and pressure to convert and have next to no rights.<ref>http://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/worldwatch/palestinian_territories.php</ref>
There are three churches in Gaza:BaptistCatholic,Orthodox and CatholicBaptist.
<ref>http://www.worldmag.com/2010/04/tested_by_fire</ref><ref>http://www.explorecorps.org/Reports_From_The_Field/Entries/2009/2/15_Gazas_Church_of_Saint_Porphyrius.html</ref>
<ref>http://www.indcatholicnews.com/news.php?viewStory=25263</ref>