In Birthplace of Jesus, Evangelicals Gather to Reject Israel, Embrace Palestinian Cause
Evangelicals are the strongest supporters of Israel, so it is particularly disturbing when a group from within their midst aligns with the Palestinians.
Holiday Marred by Palestinian Extremists Burning Christmas Tree
Two Palestinians were arrested on Wednesday by Palestinian Authority security forces for arson after allegedly burning down a Christmas tree in the Christian-majority town of Zababdeh, near Jenin, in the Shomron.
Abbas Appeals to World to Protect Palestinians from Israel in Christmas Message
In his annual Christmas message, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas called on the international community to protect Palestinians from the Israeli “Apartheid” regime.
In Christ’s Birthplace, Christmas Cheer is on the Decline
As the Christmas season reaches full fervor around the world, holiday spirit is sadly lacking in the place where it all started – the Biblical city of Bethlehem, which Christians revere as the birthplace of Jesus.
Christian Monastery Burned Down in Biblical City of Bethlehem
In an anti-Christian incident which has largely gone unnoticed, the St. Charbel (Maar Charbel) Monastery in Bethlehem was burned down on September 26th.
6 Things to Do in Bethlehem Around Christmas Time
Celebrating Christmas in Bethlehem is an experience unto itself. Here are some soul inspiring things to do in the ancient city during the Christmas holiday!
Pope’s Upcoming Visit has Israeli Security on High Alert
The upcoming visit of Pope Francis to Israel is proving to be a major headache for local Israeli security forces tasked with overseeing the pontiff’s security.
Christians Worshipers Stoned by Muslim Attackers During Holiday Celebration (Video)
The Feast of Saint George, an important holiday celebrated by Arab Christians, ended recently. However, it did not end well for those celebrating at the festival’s focal point, the Monastery of Saint George near Bethlehem.
Evangelical Conference in Israel Twists Truth
This week marks the third Christ at the Checkpoint conference, a biennial event which purports to “respect the equity and rights of Israel and Palestinian communities.”
Pope Francis Announces Trip to Holy Land in May
This week, Pope Francis officially announced that he would be making his way to the Middle East in 2014, visiting Israel and Jordan. The trip is scheduled to take place May 24-26. In Israel, Pope Francis is to visit holy sites in Bethlehem and Jerusalem as well as make a stop in the West Bank. […]
