Christian Arabs

‘A big lie’:

Netanyahu rejects claims of Christian persecution

At memorial ceremony for fallen Arabic-speaking Christian IDF soldiers, Netanyahu rejects claims Israel persecutes minorities and calls the country an ‘island of tolerance.’

Leading Eurovision candidate?

Meet Valerie, the Arab Christian who wants to represent Israel

Valerie Hamaty, a young and talented Arab Christian from Jaffa, joined the March of the Living, performed at Memorial Day ceremonies, and regularly visits hospitalized IDF soldiers who were wounded in Gaza.

Dear stupid Europeans, after Saturday comes Sunday

Christian suffering cannot be attributed to Israel and thus poses a serious problem for Woke Westerners who see the world through a neo-Marxist lens of the struggle between the oppressed and their oppressors. Op-ed.

Old wine in new bottles: Today's replacement theology

Palestinian Arab Bethlehem is at war with Christians and Jews

Thousands at Christmas celebrations in Nazareth

Israeli Arab Christians celebrate Christmas in parade that took place in northern city of Nazareth.

From 10000 to 900 Christians: The Arab Spring

Christian Arab from Nazareth joins 'Zehut' party

'Israel is a Jewish state and should remain so. In order for it to be good for all of us, we must agree on this point.'

An inside look at Israel's Christian minority

170,000 Christians held Israeli citizenship as of 2016. 76% were Christian Arabs and the rest were immigrants, most from the former USSR.

Indictment: Ramle man killed daughter over affair with Muslim

Christian Arab man allegedly murdered teenage daughter after she declared her intent to convert to Islam.

'Churches may not sell land to Jews or Zionists'

Churches which sell land to Jews are 'harming stability' and 'betraying the Palestinian nation,' Christian Arab priest says.

40 percent more Arab teachers in Israeli public schools

Over three years, the number of public Israeli-Arab teachers has jumped from 420 to 588 - though not everyone is applauding the achievement.

For Christians, it is a choice between Israel and Islamic State

Western silence has condemned Christians to death

Advocate for Christian IDF Soldiers Receives Death Threats

Lawyer Eyal Paltak, who works for Christian soldiers in Nazareth, is receiving rampant death threats from those opposed to IDF service.

The Extinction of Eastern Christianity May Figure Europe’s Own Future

Activist: Prosecute Arab List Head for Inciting Against IDF

Amit Barak of Im Tirzu accuses Ayman Odeh, head of the United Arab List, of inciting Israeli citizens not to serve in the IDF.

How Christians are Persecuted in the PA

Iraqi Christians Flee for Their Lives after ISIS Ultimatum

Islamists tell Christian community to convert, pay hefty tax - or die.

Sudanese Government Denies Imprisoned Pregnant Woman to be Freed

Rumors of a sudden reversal false, several officials close to the case say.

Sudanese Woman Sentenced to Death to be Freed

A Christian Sudanese woman sentenced to hang for apostasy will be "freed within days", according to Sudan's foreign ministry.

Abbas Accuses Israel of 'Judaizing' Jerusalem in Papal Meeting

'Religious, not political' visit takes decidedly political turn Sunday, after PA accuses Israel of 'judaization' and Pope calls PA a state.

Sudan Says Death Sentence for Pregnant Woman Not Final

Sudanese parliament speaker says the death verdict for woman who converted to Christianity is in the hands of the judiciary.

Sudanese Woman Sentenced to Death for Being Christian

Pregnant Sudanese woman who married a Christian man sentenced to death for refusing to recant her Christian faith.

Muslims Stone, Attack Christians at Church Near Bethlehem

Christian Arabs in the village of El-Khader savagely attacked by local Muslims as they celebrated a Christian holiday.

Church Fires Arab Priest Who Backed IDF Service

Greek Orthodox church dismisses Father Gabriel Nadaf from his post in Nazareth without bothering to summon him.

Liberman Calls for Investigation Against Arab MK

Foreign Minister says MK Basel Ghattas should be investigation over call on Christian Arabs to refuse to enlist.

Jewish Home Buys Balad MK 'A Ticket to Iran'

Young leadership of the Jewish Home suggested the anti-draft MK move to a place where he feels more comfortable.

IDF to Send Voluntary Draft Notices to Christian Arab Recruits

Israel reaches out to Christian Arab recruits by sending optional draft notices - a move with significant political and social potential.

Christians Celebrate Good Friday in Jerusalem

Annual pilgrimage to the Holy Sephulcre commences along the Via Dolorosa.

Christian Suffering Stands in Way of Middle East Peace

Report: Syrian Rebel Forces Extorting Christian Population

Document surfaces showing Al Qaeda group charging 'protection tax' for Christians stuck in war-torn Raqqa.

Arab MK Pleads with Pope to Stop Christians Enlisting in IDF

MK Basel Ghattas submits plea to Vatican to stem rise in Christian Arab recruitment to IDF before upcoming visit.

Christian IDF Recruits Say Arab MK Acting 'Like a Mafia Member'

Forum for Christian IDF Soldiers files complaint against MK Hanin Zoabi, after threats against their representative in Knesset.

Edelstein Nixes Knesset Christmas Tree

Edelstein nixes Christian Arab MK’s request for an official Christmas tree in Knesset entrance.

IDF, PA Coordinate Christmas Merriment

IDF agrees to relax security so Christians living under PA can celebrate with family in Israel.

Iran: Christian Man Jailed for Distributing Gospel

An Iranian Christian has been sent to jail for proselytizing and ‘illegal’ home worship.

Egypt's Islamist Rage Targets Christians

Pro-Morsi rioters set fire to Christian youth center, church.

Christian Leader: 'We Want to Defend the State'

In meeting with PM, Father Gabriel Nadaf reaffirms his commitment to Christian Arab integration into Israeli society.

Hamas Bans Co-Ed Schools, Christians Concerned

A new law passed banning co-ed schools in Gaza leaves Christians fearful that their schools are in danger of closure.

Sabeel Christian Anti-Zionist Organization Gains Power

Christian Arabs, You are Next

The Palestinian Grinch Who Stole 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

Foreign Ministry Rushes to Apologize over 'Jesus' Post

Israel on defensive after embassy in Ireland posted: if Jesus and Mary were alive, they would probably be lynched in Bethlehem.

Israel Eases Security Restrictions for Holiday Season

Israel began to ease security restrictions Monday in its annual holiday tradition of expanding visitor permits across its PA border.