An empowered Christian minority will be important in building a modern and democratic Palestinian society and state. Palestinian Christians and their churches, schools, and health services often play peace-keeping roles between the Israelis and Palestinians. Enabling Christians to continue to live in Jerusalem is crucial to strengthening Jerusalem as a city of peace shared by Jews, Christians, and Muslims and to promoting peace and reconciliation among Jews, Christians, and Muslims around the world.

These housing units will be leased to Christian couples and families at subsidized rates, providing an affordable housing solution within Jerusalem. This solution will enable many Palestinian Jerusalemites to maintain their Jerusalem residency that holds with it many rights, including the right to work and live in Jerusalem and to move freely within its boundaries. Jerusalemites also receive health care and pensions that are critical to maintain family life. But without adequate housing, these families are being forced to leave the city of their heritage and to relinquish their rights.