Christians

Christian priest attacks Jewish minor - in Jerusalem

Christian priest attacks disabled haredi minor - but is not arrested. 'Christian anti-Semites reached new low,' attorney says.

Lockdown eased for Christians; prayer up to 100 people together

Coronavirus Cabinet approves special reliefs for Christian houses of worship. Synagogues on Yom Kippur had much stricter restrictions.

Police close Christian prayer gathering

Group of Christians holds mass prayer gathering, police arrive to enforce Health Ministry regulations.

110,000 shekels for those affected by coronavirus in Samaria

Christian Friends of Israeli Communities in Judea and Samaria donate food coupons to the needy in Samaria.

Replacement theologist antisemitism

Christian students celebrate life-changing journey in Israel

'Passages,' a special program which brings Christian students for a visit in Israel, is celebrating five years of activity.

Rivlin: Israel is committed to religious freedom for all

Pres. Rivlin emphasizes commitment to Christian holy sites, says nearly all mines cleared from Land of Monasteries area.

Christian groups gift Torah scroll to German Jewish community

Jewish Community of Thuringia in central Germany to receive a new Torah scroll from local Christian groups.

ADL: Foster agency's Christians-only policy is discriminatory

ADL protests Christians-only policy at government-funded NC foster care agency.

Directive to label Israeli products an 'anti-Jewish regulation'

Dutch Christians rebuff officials seeking labeling of Israeli settlement goods.

Qatari shari'a Professor:

'Christians may run for office, but Muslims can't vote for them'

Professor of shari'a at Qatar University: Impermissible for Muslims to vote for non-Muslim candidates, as shari'a says ruler must be Muslim.

FBI convenes Muslim, Jewish, Christian leaders over security

FBI convenes meeting of leaders of Muslim, Jewish and Christian groups to discuss means of preventing attacks on religious institutions.

Pope Francis: ‘A Christian cannot be an anti-Semite’

Pontiff laments anti-Semitic attacks, calls to 'ban anti-Semitism' during audience with Jewish emissaries.

Rivlin: Dark times for Christians in Middle East

President speaks with Christian Media Summit about plight of Christians in region, restoration of important Christian holy site in Israel.

Why these Dutch Christians are celebrating Sukkot

Dutch churches build sukkot for their congregants in appreciation of holiday's ecological significance.

Millions of Brazilians hail Israel during annual Christian march

About 2 million people cheer for Israel during annual march, among the biggest religious events in Brazil.

'Christians flee PA oppression'

Islam expert Dr. Ephraim Herrera explains how Christians went from 85% of Bethlehem's population before Oslo to under 10% today.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre remains closed for second day

Christian pilgrims unable to visit their holy site as Church leaders protest tax on non-church related businesses.

Watch: Christian media leaders explain why Israel matters

Christian media members from the US and around the world gather in Jerusalem in 'attempt to help Christians understand why Israel matters.

PA Apartheid against Christians in Bethlehem

Church desecration, harassment, and violence have been causing Christians to move out of Bethlehem since the PA took over the city.

Pro-Israel Asian organization supports survivors and lost tribes

Shalom Israel Asia Pacific held its annual event for the benefit of Holocaust survivors and members of Bnei Menashe. We spoke with founder.

Jewish groups decry church councils' anti-'occupation' statement

Jewish organizations slam statement by leading Christian groups blaming Israel almost entirely for the conflict with the Palestinians.

Analysis: Ceasefire in Syria means time to reload for next round

Dr. Y. Blanga, historian and expert on Syrian affairs at Bar Ilan University, says the ceasefire won’t last.

Netanyahu greeted in Hague with Israeli flags and shofar

Pro-Israel Christians greet PM Netanyahu outside Dutch parliament waving Israeli flags and blowing a Shofar to show support for Israel.

Trump supporter backtracks on suggestion that Sanders convert

Pastor who urged the religious conversion of Bernie Sanders says he hadn’t meant to insult the “Jewish faith.”

Syria: Christian leader escapes suicide bomb assassination

Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II, head of Syriac Orthodox church, targeted in commemoration of Ottoman massacre of Christians; three killed.

Map shows Christians facing violent Muslim persecution

Christian aid group publishes 'Prayer Map' highlighting countries where Christians face violent persecution by Islamic extremists.

'Conflict here not a war against religion, but against hate'

Rivlin meets with Christian leaders in Israel ahead of New Years' to emphasize Israel's value of free speech, religion.

'Price tag'? Palestinians burn down Christmas tree

Suspected Islamists arrested for burning down Christmas tree in Samaria, highlighting silent assault on Christians under PA.

Rivlin: 'Terror is Terror' - Against Jews or Christians

Hosting Christian leaders, Rivlin urges Israel to 'act firmly' after rock attacks, draws parallels to attacks on Christian sites.

Refugee Crisis: US, UK 'Ignoring Christians, Preferring Muslims'

Homeless Christians from Syria and Lebanon who manage to reach Western nations often suffer discrimination, says Gatestone Institute.

Pakistani Muslims to Refugees: Convert, or Become Slaves

Muslim charities tell homeless Christians in Pakistan that they must convert to receive aid, or else become bonded servants.

Rivlin Vows to Protect Christians in Visit with Local Leaders

'Israel, as a Jewish and democratic state [...] holds dear its responsibility to protect, the freedom and safety of all faiths in Israel.'

ISIS Demolishes Ancient Monastery in Syria

ISIS demolishes monastery founded more than 1,500 years ago in central Syria.

ISIS Abducts 60 Christians Who Already Fled Once

Will the Christian world respond? Large number of Christians among 230 total civilians kidnapped in capture of central Syrian town.

Displaced Iraq Christians in Frontline Prayer for Return

Christian clerics pray in ruins of a monastery not far from jihadists, marking a year since Christians driven from ancient centers.

Christian Unity: Poles Provide Refuge for Syrian Christians

Individual efforts of mainly Protestant groups in Poland have opened the door for Christians fleeing the war and bloodshed in Syria.

The Plot Thickens: Did Christian Soldier Really Make Up Attack?

Attorney who represented Christian soldier says he was indeed attacked by Muslims but was warned not to complain.

Syrian Priest Released After a Week in Captivity

Franciscan priest serving in northern Syria released after almost a week in the hands of allegedly jihadist kidnappers.

Pope Condemns 'Third World War' on Middle East Christians

Vatican calls mass exodus, persecution of Christians throughout the region 'genocide' and urges world leaders to act.

Belgium Helps Hundreds of Christians Escape Syria

In recent months, 244 Christians have escaped Syria and received refugee status in Belgium, government reports.

Syrian Christian Leader Feared Kidnapped by Al Qaeda

Father Dhiya Aziz becomes latest Christian leader to be abducted in Syria, after not returning from 'consultations' with Nusra Front leader.

Christians Fight Back Against ISIS's Islamic War

After suffering choice of forced conversion, tax to stay Christian or death, Iraqi Christians are taking up arms to fight for their faith.

PA Ignores ISIS Threat to Rid Jerusalem of Christians

PLO govt. calls for 'Palestinian unity,' failing to note ISIS called for genocide against Christian Arabs in capital city during Ramadan.

ISIS in Jerusalem Threatens Christians

For the first time 'ISIS Palestine' publishes fliers in eastern part of the capital city threatening 'revenge' against Christians.

Syrian Christian Beheads ISIS Jihadist in Act of Revenge

Syrian Christian fighter beheads ISIS jihadist to avenge people executed by the group in northeastern Syria.

Poland to Take in Syrian Christian Refugees

60 families fleeing 'barbaric' Islamist violence to be accepted for asylum, days after Poland rejected EU asylum quota.

Israelis for Jesus?

Israel Welcomes Christian Version of 'Birthright'

Amb. Dermer says student participants will 'strengthen their Christian faith,' as they follow the path of 'the rabbi from Galilee.'

Students Gather Packages for Christian Refugees Fleeing ISIS

Im Tirtzu, Israeli Christian Recruitment Forum team up with Israeli volunteers to aid Christians in Iraq and Syria.

Rabbi Riskin Defends Jewish-Christian Independence Day Prayer

Chief Rabbi of Efrat rejects haredi attack over interfaith Independence Day thanksgiving prayer. 'What could be more appropriate than this?'

ISIS Video Shows Two Mass-Executions of Christians in Libya

Jihadists behead, shoot scores of kidnapped Ethiopian Christians in gory new video; vow more killings until Christians accept Islam.

Americans Help Raise Anti-ISIS Christian Militia in Iraq

As jihadists threaten to wipe out Iraqi Christians, their US coreligionists are backing a controversial private war against ISIS.

Christians Struggle to Maintain Legacy versus ISIS

Decimated by 12 years of war in Iraq and Syria, Christians find refuge in Kurdistan and in a new militia.

In 10 Days: UN Confab on Threats to ME Christians

Conference April 17 will expose the terrible threat Christians face in the Middle East, and will be open to the public.

Christians Celebrate Easter in Jerusalem

1,500 people convene at the Garden Tomb at sunrise Sunday to celebrate the Christian holiday; travelers flock from all over the world.

Expert: Syria is Splitting Apart, And Obama Shouldn't Stop It

Pinhas Inbari says that Syria is breaking apart, despite the desire to end the war with a strong government in Damascus.

WJC Prez: Jews, Christians Must Fight Islamists Together

Lauder says Jews have a responsibility to help embattled Christians in Middle East, as Christians must help fight anti-Semitism.

Israel’s Message to Arab Christians is Missing

One expert feels Christians in cities like Bethlehem would be receptive to a new Israeli outreach effort.

'ISIS Destroyed Christian Civilization and the World Watches'

Silent Christian expulsion from Syria; thousands of traumatized Assyrian Christians flee to harsh conditions in Lebanon.

Iraq's First Christian Brigade Graduates

'Tiger Guards,' formed from Assyrian force, takes on ISIS in Kurdish region of Iraq after graduating training.