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7 Jewish Groups Withdraw from Interfaith Dialogue
Rachel Hirshfeld , 10/18/2012, 3:02 PM (Yoni Kempinski)

Traitor or Hero? Christian Arab Makes History

Annie Lubin ,10/18/2012, 2:14 AM

‘Iran’s Gestapo' Rounds Up Christians

Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu ,10/15/2012, 4:26 PM

Armenian Church Leader Dead at 93

Torkom Manoogian, the Armenian patriarch of Jerusalem is dead, Arutz Sheva has learned.Scott Krane, U.S., 10/12/2012, 11:19 PM

ADL Pulls Out of 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ADL has withdrawn from a national interfaith dialogue in response to “a serious breach of trust” by Christian leaders attending meeting.Rachel Hirshfeld, 10/11/2012, 2:02 PM

AJC Outraged by Call for Investigation of Israel

Christian call for congressional probe of Israel is attempt to penalize Jewish state for defending its citizens, AJC announced.Rachel Hirshfeld , 10/9/2012, 11:52 AM

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.Elad Benari & Yedidya Ben Or, 10/4/2012, 6:12 AM

New Evidence on Whether Jesus Was Married

Scrap of ancient papyrus written in Egyptian Coptic reveals the words "Jesus said to them, my wife…”Scott Krane and AFP, 9/19/2012, 5:29 PM

Pope's Message of Peace Marred by Muslim Protest

In Lebanon, Pope Benedict XVI issues a call for reconciliation between Christians, Jews and Muslims, as Muslims riot in Tripoli.Elad Benari, Canada, 9/14/2012, 11:22 PM

Judge Overrules Jewish Mother,OKs Child's Baptism

A British judge has allowed a 10-year-old Jewish child to convert to Christianity against her Jewish mother’s wishes. Rachel Hirshfeld , 8/5/2012, 10:26 AM

Ben-Ari Unapologetic: I Stood Up for Israel

MK Ben-Ari does not regret ripping Christian Bible, and criticizes Rivlin and the ADL for their silence on similar issues. Maayana Miskin, 7/18/2012, 1:48 PM

Gaza Christians Protest 'Forced Conversions'

Dozens of Christians in Gaza staged a public protest, claiming two congregants were forcibly converted to Islam.Rachel Hirshfeld, 7/17/2012, 12:38 PM

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.Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu, 7/16/2012, 4:35 PM

Christian Missionaries Use Israeli Gov't Material

Missionary activity in Israel and abroad appears to continue to be alive and well -- and Yad L'Achim continues to fight it.Chana Ya'ar, 7/1/2012, 2:35 PM

'Palestinians' Continue Bid for Church of Nativity

‘Palestinian’ delegation to UNESCO is hoping to gain recognition for Church of Nativity as an endangered world heritage site.Rachel Hirshfeld , 6/29/2012, 3:14 AM

'Warning! Salad Turning You Into An Infidel!'

An Egyptian Salafist group warned that eating tomatoes are "forbidden because they are Christian." Rachel Hirshfeld, 6/25/2012, 7:13 AM

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.Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu, 6/17/2012, 11:05 AM

Body of Missing American Tourist Found in Israel

The body of an American tourist who went missing early Friday afternoon was discovered near Beit Shean. Rachel Hirshfeld, 5/29/2012, 3:04 PM

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.Chana Ya'ar, 2/27/2012, 11:44 PM

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.Chana Ya'ar, 1/7/2012, 7:04 PM

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.Chana Ya'ar, 10/5/2011, 8:49 AM

Christians Fleeing Egypt, NGO Reports

An Egyptian NGO reports mass Christian flight following Mubarak’s downfall. Up to 250,000 could leave this year.Maayana Miskin, 9/27/2011, 11:53 AM

Maronite Christians Worry: Who Will Replace Assad?

Lebanon's Maronite Christian community is worried that Syria's brutal president will be replaced by a worse regime: radical Islamists.Chana Ya'ar, 9/14/2011, 9:48 AM

Peace in Monotheistic Traditions

A special conference was held this past week on the subject of peace in monotheistic traditions. INN TV was there.Elad Benari & Yoni Kempinski, 6/3/2011, 5:15 AM

Egypt: 12 Dead in Muslim Attack

Twelve die as Muslims in Cairo attack a church, vowing to “defend Islam.” Second church burned.Maayana Miskin, 5/8/2011, 9:02 PM

Palestine: A Monster State

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Christians Defend Brethren in ME

American Christians are speaking out against Muslim mistreatment of their brethren in the Middle East. Chana Ya'ar, 3/17/2011, 10:18 AM

Book Launch: Judea and Samaria

Yesha leaders meet with Dutch Christian Zionist leaders, and members of Christian Friends of Israel, who express their solidarity with Yesha towns.Gabe Kahn., 3/17/2011, 2:17 AM

Russian Prelate Wants Dress Code

The Russian Orthodox Church, newly empowered under Putin, is becoming increasingly influential.Amiel Ungar, 1/20/2011, 10:40 PM

Pope: Christians are Persecuted

Christians – not Jews – are the world’s most persecuted minority, says the pope. The US declines to point fingers at Muslims. Iran blames Jews. Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu, 1/17/2011, 5:57 PM

Israel Tours in Mary's Footsteps

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.Chana Ya'ar, 1/12/2011, 10:13 AM

Plight of Christians in Sermons

Christian churches continue to be targeted and Church leaders increasingly abandon quiet diplomacy and speak out.Amiel Ungar, 12/27/2010, 12:11 PM

Congo Visitors "Love 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!", 12/16/2010, 12:05 PM

Egypt Votes Despite Boycott

Polls opened in Egypt for the second round of parliamentary elections despite opposition boycott. Christian, Islamist representation to decline.Maayana Miskin, 12/5/2010, 9:35 PM

PA Seeks Foot in Israeli Door

PA blurs the Oslo Accord lines, building roads illegally in Israeli territory and criticizing Christians for not supporting its attempts to do so.Hillel Fendel, 12/2/2010, 11:09 AM

Egyptian Christians 'in Danger'

Muslim mobs seething since Al-Jazeera claimed that Christians were stockpiling weapons to fight Muslims on Israel's behalf.Gil Ronen, 10/27/2010, 9:44 PM

PA to Restore Bethlehem Church

The PA plans a major EU-funded restoration project at the Nativity Church, which was damaged by PA terrorists in 2002.Maayana Miskin, 10/26/2010, 7:04 PM

"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..Elad Benari, 10/22/2010, 2:16 AM

Middle East: Bad for Christians?

Two-week Vatican conference of bishops underway to discuss the future of the dwindling Middle East's Muslim-threatened Christian communities.Hillel Fendel, 10/18/2010, 6:25 PM

Christian Arab Female Combatant

First female Arab combat soldier in IDF says she is proud to serve Israel.Hillel Fendel, 7/27/2010, 2:31 PM

Israel Restores Christian Site

Site of Jesus’ baptism on border with Jordan under threat of pollution from Jordan River. Elad Benari, 7/26/2010, 5:43 AM

Churchgoers Heading to Holy Land

South Florida churchgoers are heading to the Holy Land in droves, just as the best part of summer gets underway in Israel. Hana Levi Julian, 7/4/2010, 10:24 AM

Christian Aid made to apologise for sex abuse claim

, 6/1/2010, 12:00 AM

Anti-Israel Film for Christians

A new evangelical film will try to persuade pro-Israel Christians to support the Palestinian cause.Hillel Fendel, 4/6/2010, 12:39 PM

Cross-Blogging

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Pastor John Hagee: The Torah Way and the Wrong Way

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Jordan to Bishop: Beware Israel

Jordan has warned that Israel wants to evict non-Jews from Jerusalem, but statistics show the number of Christians dropped during Jordanian rule.Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu, 2/22/2010, 5:19 PM

Arabs Stone Christians

Five Christian volunteers were lightly wounded by Arab rock-throwers in Har Brachah; the town’s security officer fired in response. Hillel Fendel, 2/10/2010, 12:22 PM

Polish Bishop 'Misquoted'?

A Polish bishop claims he was misquoted by an Italian Catholic website that said he believes the Holocaust was a Jewish invention.Hana Levi Julian, 1/27/2010, 11:48 AM

Studying Local Christian Exodus

Christian exodus from PA-controlled area continues, religious freedom under Moslems unlikely – yet Vatican document blames “occupation.” Hillel Fendel, 1/20/2010, 10:01 AM

Christians Back Jews in Greece

Christian citizens in the small Greek town of Ioannina massed just before their biggest holiday to demonstrate their support for Jewish neighbors.Hana Levi Julian, 12/30/2009, 12:34 PM

Christian Allies to be Honored

A Hungarian pastor whose newspaper helped change attitudes towards Israel during the war in Gaza will be honored by the Knesset Christian Caucus.Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu, 12/8/2009, 2:38 PM

Video: Sukkot 'Love' March

“Love” was the keyword in Jerusalem Tuesday, where thousands of Christians marched in the annual Sukkot parade under the threat of Arab riots. Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu, 10/6/2009, 10:27 PM

Christian Zionist Feast in J'lem

An annual Christian event during Sukkot promoted as an international celebration in support of Israel has anti-missionary activists concerneNissan Ratzlav-Katz, 9/29/2009, 10:45 PM

R. Riskin Retracts, Explains

A Christian Embassy video features Rabbi Shlomo Riskin using language that some Jews charge is theologically problematic. Rabbi Riskin explains.Hillel Fendel, 6/29/2009, 12:36 PM

Was Jesus Just a Normal Human?

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.Susan Wolf, 6/14/2009, 4:09 PM