There are allegations that while in custody, several were mistreated. There were no other reports of religious detainees or prisoners. Foreign missionaries operate in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza. These include a handful of evangelical Christian pastors who seek to convert Muslims to Christianity. While they maintain a generally low profile, the PA is aware of their activities and generally has not restricted them.
Christians participate in Palestinian official life.
A number of PLO Chairman Yasir Arafat's senior advisors are Christians. Occasionally, the PA takes steps to protect Christians. The Israeli Government permits all faiths to operate schools and institutions. Religious publications are subject to the Publications Laws. In accordance with Orthodox Jewish practice, men and women pray separately at the Western Wall, Judaism's most sacred site.