Aramean Christians Now Recognized as Official Nationality in Israel
After a short but intense campaign, a small community of Christians in Israel can now identify themselves the way they choose: as Arameans.
First Ever Summer Seminar for Arab Israeli Christians
“Today marks a milestone in the relationship of Christians and Jews in Israel.”
Jerusalem Dateline: Christians in Iraq at the Hands of ISIS
ISIS militants in the Middle East has the entire world on high alert.
Christian Arab IDF Volunteers Mark Historic Moment
Thirty members of Israel’s first ever pre-military course specially designed for Christian Arabs who plan on enlisting in the IDF have reached a major milestone this past week. The group, which includes four women, celebrated their graduation in a formal ceremony in Haifa. The 30 volunteers are part of what Israel describes as a new […]
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.
More than 200 Christian Leaders Call for Protection of Mideast Christians
More than 200 Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant leaders, as well as several secular leaders, joined forces to call on the U.S. government to take action to protect Middle East Christians and other minorities under threat from extremism.
Palestinian Family Denounces Daughter’s Brave Stance Against Christian Mistreatment Under PA
Christy Anastas, a young Palestinian Christian woman originally from Bethlehem, made waves recently when a videotaped speech she delivered in Sweden’s Uppsala University was posted on YouTube.
At Easter, Stark Contrast in Life for Christians in Israel and Rest of Middle East
Millions of Christians celebrated this Easter Sunday on April 20 under threat throughout the Middle East. In recent years, Christians living in countries such as Syria, Egypt, and Iraq have suffered extreme persecution.
Arab Christians No Longer Grouped as Muslims in Israel
The Knesset passed a controversial law this week that now legally differentiates between Israeli Muslim’s and Israeli Christian Arabs. The bill, which was sponsored…
Female Arab-Christian Soldier: “I Came to Serve My Country and My Home”
Monaliza Abdo is Arab, Christian, Israeli and a defender of Jews and minorities alike. She wasn’t required to enlist in the Israeli army, but her determination to protect Israel motivated her to volunteer.