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AJC Condemns 'Bestiality' of Attack Against Nigerian Christians

Two terrorist attacks shook the besieged Nigerian Christian community on Christmas Eve, resulting in 12 Christian deaths.

AJC Condemns 'Bestiality' of Attack Against Nigerian Christians

The Last Christmas in Muslim Middle East?

Militant Islam is wiping out Christianity in the Muslim Middle East, according to a new study by the British think tank Civitas.

The Last Christmas in Muslim Middle East?

Syrian Christian Nightmare of a Black Christmas

Dreams of a white Christmas have turned to nightmares of a black one for those in Syria observing the December 25th holiday.

Syrian Christian Nightmare of a Black Christmas

Christians in Israel Well-Off, Statistics Show

Christians in Israel are prosperous and well-educated - but some fear that Muslim intimidation will cause a mass escape to the West

Christians in Israel Well-Off, Statistics Show

Malaysia Lifts Restrictions on Christian Pilgrimage to Jerusalem

Malaysia has removed quotas and other restrictions on Christians making their pilgrimage to Jerusalem.

Malaysia Lifts Restrictions on Christian Pilgrimage to Jerusalem

Thousands of Texas Christians Rally in Support of Israel

Thousands of Christian Zionists gathered at a Texas megachurch on Sunday night to rally in support for Israel.

Thousands of Texas Christians Rally in Support of Israel

10 Dead in Damascus Car Bomb

At least 10 people were killed and 41 others were wounded Monday in a car bombing on the outskirts of the Syrian capital of Damascus.

10 Dead in Damascus Car Bomb

School Expels Teenager Subjected to Anti-Semitic Taunts

A Jewish teenager from Fort Mill, South Carolina said he was beaten and subjected to anti-Semitic taunts by teammates on his football team.

School Expels Teenager Subjected to Anti-Semitic Taunts

7 Jewish Groups Withdraw from Dialogue Demonizing Israel

Seven Jewish groups pulled out of a interfaith dialogue, in response to letter sent to Congres accusing israel of human rights violations.

7 Jewish Groups Withdraw from Dialogue Demonizing Israel

Traitor or Hero? Christian Arab in IDF Makes History

Mona Abdo becomes the first female Arab commander of a combat unit.

Traitor or Hero? Christian Arab in IDF Makes History

‘Iran’s Gestapo' Rounds Up Christians

Iranian police, termed “Iran’s Gestapo” by a Christian news site, has arrested between 100 and 400 Christians and thrown them into prisons.

‘Iran’s Gestapo' Rounds Up Christians

Armenian Church Leader Dead at 93

Torkom Manoogian, the Armenian patriarch of Jerusalem is dead, Arutz Sheva has learned.

Armenian Church Leader Dead at 93

ADL Pulls Out of Interfaith Dialogue Due to 'Outrageous Bias'

ADL has withdrawn from a national interfaith dialogue in response to “a serious breach of trust” by Christian leaders attending meeting.

ADL Pulls Out of Interfaith Dialogue Due to 'Outrageous Bias'

AJC Outraged by Christian Call for Congressional Probe of Israel

Christian call for congressional probe of Israel is attempt to penalize Jewish state for defending its citizens, AJC announced.

AJC Outraged by Christian Call for Congressional Probe of Israel

Video: 3,000 Christians Support Israel

The International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem hosts 3,000 Christians from around the world who come to express their support for Israel.

Video: 3,000 Christians Support Israel

New Evidence on Whether Jesus Was Married

Scrap of ancient papyrus written in Egyptian Coptic reveals the words "Jesus said to them, my wife…”

New Evidence on Whether Jesus Was Married

Pope's Message of Peace in Lebanon Marred by Muslim Protest

In Lebanon, Pope Benedict XVI issues a call for reconciliation between Christians, Jews and Muslims, as Muslims riot in Tripoli.

Pope's Message of Peace in Lebanon Marred by Muslim Protest

Judge Overrules Jewish Mother, OKs 10-Year-Old Child's Baptism

A British judge has allowed a 10-year-old Jewish child to convert to Christianity against her Jewish mother’s wishes.

Judge Overrules Jewish Mother, OKs 10-Year-Old Child's Baptism

Ben-Ari Unapologetic: I Stood Up for the People of Israel

MK Ben-Ari does not regret ripping Christian Bible, and criticizes Rivlin and the ADL for their silence on similar issues.

Ben-Ari Unapologetic: I Stood Up for the People of Israel

Gaza Christians Protest 'Forced Conversions'

Dozens of Christians in Gaza staged a public protest, claiming two congregants were forcibly converted to Islam.

Gaza Christians Protest 'Forced Conversions'

Christians Flood Knesset with ‘New Judaism’

Knesset Members are furious after finding in their mail boxes what many called missionary propaganda promoting the New Testament.

Christians Flood Knesset with ‘New Judaism’

Christian Missionaries Using Israeli Government Materials

Missionary activity in Israel and abroad appears to continue to be alive and well -- and Yad L'Achim continues to fight it.

Christian Missionaries Using Israeli Government Materials

'Palestinians' Continue Bid for Church of Nativity Heritage Site

‘Palestinian’ delegation to UNESCO is hoping to gain recognition for Church of Nativity as an endangered world heritage site.

'Palestinians' Continue Bid for Church of Nativity Heritage Site

'Warning! Your Salad May Be Turning You Into An Infidel!'

An Egyptian Salafist group warned that eating tomatoes are "forbidden because they are Christian."

'Warning! Your Salad May Be Turning You Into An Infidel!'

US Group Launches ‘African Voices for Israel’

American Voices in Israel, promoted by major US Jewish groups, launches Africa’s Voices in Israel to widen support for the Jewish State.

US Group Launches ‘African Voices for Israel’

Body of Missing American Tourist Found Near Beit She'an

The body of an American tourist who went missing early Friday afternoon was discovered near Beit Shean.

Body of Missing American Tourist Found Near Beit She'an

Iran Puts Off Execution of Christian Pastor

Iran has put off the execution of Christian Pastor Yousof Nadarkhani, but it is not clear for how long.

Iran Puts Off Execution of Christian Pastor

6 Arrested in Stabbing of Jaffa Christian Leader

Six Christian suspects arrested in connection with the murder of the leader of Jaffa (Yafo) Christian community, Gabriel Cadis.

6 Arrested in Stabbing of Jaffa Christian Leader

U Texas Grad Student on Trial in Tehran

An Iranian graduate student at the University of Texas may face years of prison in his homeland. He is now on trial in Tehran.

U Texas Grad Student on Trial in Tehran

Christians Fleeing Egypt, NGO Reports

An Egyptian NGO reports mass Christian flight following Mubarak’s downfall. Up to 250,000 could leave this year.

Christians Fleeing Egypt, NGO Reports

Lebanon's Maronite Christians: Who Will Replace Syria's Assad?

Lebanon's Maronite Christian community is worried that Syria's brutal president will be replaced by a worse regime: radical Islamists.

Lebanon's Maronite Christians: Who Will Replace Syria's Assad?

'Religion and Peace Should be Researched'

A special conference was held this past week on the subject of peace in monotheistic traditions. INN TV was there.

'Religion and Peace Should be Researched'

Egypt: 12 Dead in Muslim Attack on Church

Twelve die as Muslims in Cairo attack a church, vowing to “defend Islam.” Second church burned.

Egypt: 12 Dead in Muslim Attack on Church

Christians Speak Out Against Muslim Mistreatment in Mideast

American Christians are speaking out against Muslim mistreatment of their brethren in the Middle East.

Christians Speak Out Against Muslim Mistreatment in Mideast

Dutch Christians Give Book to Yesha Leaders, Show Solidarity

Yesha leaders meet with Dutch Christian Zionist leaders, and members of Christian Friends of Israel, who express their solidarity with Yesha towns.

Dutch Christians Give Book to Yesha Leaders, Show Solidarity

This Chaplin Does not Like Tramps

The Russian Orthodox Church, newly empowered under Putin, is becoming increasingly influential.

This Chaplin Does not Like Tramps

Pope: Christians Replace Jews as ‘Most Persecuted Minority'

Christians – not Jews – are the world’s most persecuted minority, says the pope. The US declines to point fingers at Muslims. Iran blames Jews.

Pope: Christians Replace Jews as ‘Most Persecuted Minority'

Israel Launches Tours in the Footsteps of Mary

Israel's Tourism Ministry has launched a new campaign offering tours to spots where it is thought that Mary, mother of Jesus, traveled and lived.

Israel Launches Tours in the Footsteps of Mary

Persecution of Christians Hits Radar

Christian churches continue to be targeted and Church leaders increasingly abandon quiet diplomacy and speak out.

Persecution of Christians Hits Radar

Visitors from Congo Declare: "Africa Loves Israel"

36 Christians from the Congo are here for their church's annual trip to Israel, saying, "We love Israel, and all Africa loves Israel!"

Visitors from Congo Declare: "Africa Loves Israel"

Egypt: Polls Open Despite Boycott, Fraud Allegations

Polls opened in Egypt for the second round of parliamentary elections despite opposition boycott. Christian, Islamist representation to decline.

Egypt: Polls Open Despite Boycott, Fraud Allegations

PA Seeks to Build Roads in Israel

PA blurs the Oslo Accord lines, building roads illegally in Israeli territory and criticizing Christians for not supporting its attempts to do so.

PA Seeks to Build Roads in Israel

Egyptian Christians in Danger as Muslim Threat Grows

Muslim mobs seething since Al-Jazeera claimed that Christians were stockpiling weapons to fight Muslims on Israel's behalf.

Egyptian Christians in Danger as Muslim Threat Grows

PA Seeks European Money to Restore Nativity Church

The PA plans a major EU-funded restoration project at the Nativity Church, which was damaged by PA terrorists in 2002.

PA Seeks European Money to Restore Nativity Church

Italy's MP Fiamma Nirenstein:"Islam Does Not Like Christians"

Getting to know Italian MP Nirenstein: straight talk on Christian attitudes to Islam and Israel, and on multiculturalism in Europe..

Italy's MP Fiamma Nirenstein:"Islam Does Not Like Christians"

Bishops Discuss Middle East Threats to Christians

Two-week Vatican conference of bishops underway to discuss the future of the dwindling Middle East's Muslim-threatened Christian communities.

Bishops Discuss Middle East Threats to Christians

First Female Arab Combat Soldier in IDF

First female Arab combat soldier in IDF says she is proud to serve Israel.

First Female Arab Combat Soldier in IDF

Israel Works to Restore Christian Pilgrimage Site

Site of Jesus’ baptism on border with Jordan under threat of pollution from Jordan River.

Israel Works to Restore Christian Pilgrimage Site

Churchgoers Heading to the Holy Land in Droves

South Florida churchgoers are heading to the Holy Land in droves, just as the best part of summer gets underway in Israel.

Churchgoers Heading to the Holy Land in Droves

Pro-Israel Christians Targeted by New Anti-Israel Movie

A new evangelical film will try to persuade pro-Israel Christians to support the Palestinian cause.

Pro-Israel Christians Targeted by New Anti-Israel Movie

Jordan Says Israel Threatens Christian Sites in Jerusalem

Jordan has warned that Israel wants to evict non-Jews from Jerusalem, but statistics show the number of Christians dropped during Jordanian rule.

Jordan Says Israel Threatens Christian Sites in Jerusalem

Arabs Attack Christian Evangelists in Samaria

Five Christian volunteers were lightly wounded by Arab rock-throwers in Har Brachah; the town’s security officer fired in response.

Arabs Attack Christian Evangelists in Samaria

Polish Bishop Claims He Was 'Misquoted' on Holocaust

A Polish bishop claims he was misquoted by an Italian Catholic website that said he believes the Holocaust was a Jewish invention.

Polish Bishop Claims He Was 'Misquoted' on Holocaust

Vatican to Study Christian Exodus from Middle East

Christian exodus from PA-controlled area continues, religious freedom under Moslems unlikely – yet Vatican document blames “occupation.”

Vatican to Study Christian Exodus from Middle East

Christians Rally to Support Greek Jews

Christian citizens in the small Greek town of Ioannina massed just before their biggest holiday to demonstrate their support for Jewish neighbors.

Christians Rally to Support Greek Jews

Christian Allies to Be Honored in Jerusalem

A Hungarian pastor whose newspaper helped change attitudes towards Israel during the war in Gaza will be honored by the Knesset Christian Caucus.

Christian Allies to Be Honored in Jerusalem

Video of Sukkot March: Praise the L-rd and Pass the Israeli Flag

“Love” was the keyword in Jerusalem Tuesday, where thousands of Christians marched in the annual Sukkot parade under the threat of Arab riots.

Video of Sukkot March: Praise the L-rd and Pass the Israeli Flag

Christian Zionist 'Feast' to Draw Tens of Thousands to Jerusalem

An annual Christian event during Sukkot promoted as an international celebration in support of Israel has anti-missionary activists concerne

Christian Zionist 'Feast' to Draw Tens of Thousands to Jerusalem

Rabbi Riskin Explains 'Resurrection' Remarks

A Christian Embassy video features Rabbi Shlomo Riskin using language that some Jews charge is theologically problematic. Rabbi Riskin explains.

Rabbi Riskin Explains 'Resurrection' Remarks

Revisiting New Testament: Was Jesus Just a Normal Human Being?

In a new book, Prof. James Tabor of the University of North Carolina says that history clearly shows Jesus never claimed to be G-d in his lifetime.

Revisiting New Testament: Was Jesus Just a Normal Human Being?