Christmas

Ukraine rejects Putin's 'Christmas truce': 'They're lying'

Zelenskyy called Putin's offer a 'cynical move by a county that cannot be trusted'.

IDF letter to soldiers links Hanukkah to Christmas

Lt.-Col. Tzachi Revivo writes letter to Northern Command soldiers describing Christmas, says like Hanukkah it is a 'holiday of light.'

Prime Minister Lapid sends Christmas greetings

'The friendship we share is not only about our history here in Israel. It is also about the future,' states the Prime Minister.

Minister of Defense wishes Israel's friends a Merry Christmas

On Christmas Eve, Minister of Defense Benny Gantz wishes Israel’s friends around the world a Merry Christmas.

Why are some secular Israelis starting to celebrate Christmas?

Growing number of secular Israeli Jews are celebrating non-Jewish holidays like Halloween and Christmas, with tech sector fueling the trend.

Jewish school in central Israel holds Christmas celebration

Parents protest after Herzliya teacher holds Christmas celebration with students.

Kosher stall closing on Shabbat would be 'detrimental' to market

A kosher food stall was denied a spot at a Christmas market in England because it would not open on Shabbat.

Man takes 6 flights to be with flight attendant daughter

Man books 6 consecutive flights to be able to spend Christmas with his daughter, who worked as attendant on the flights.

Israelis barely celebrate secular New Year, Christmas

A new study by the Jewish People Policy Institute finds only a small minority of Israelis mark the secular New Year, Chrismas.

Christmas sympathy for Palestinian Arabs - wrapped in lies

Thousands at Christmas celebrations in Nazareth

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

'Get a load of this'

PM Netanyahu slams Iran for saying 'Merry Christmas' while jailing Christians, asks world to pray for Christians suffering under Iran rule.

Ukraine: Christmas play turns anti-Semitic

Christmas play at Polish consulate in Ukraine includes anti-Semitic message.

The night the UNRWA stole Xmas

PLO Washington office cancels Christmas reception

Office of PLO says 'difficult decision' to cancel event about Christmas in Bethlehem on same day as Trump's Jerusalem announcement.

Jerusalem Hanukkah event to feature Santa Claus and Mohammed?

Residents fuming after a Jerusalem community center's annual Hanukkah party will also honor Mohammed and Santa Claus.

No investigation against Technion rabbi

State Prosecutor refuses to open investigation against Technion rabbi who told religious students to avoid building with Christmas tree.

How Islamists are celebrating Christmas this year

​​​​​​​The slow-but-steady int'l Muslim advance on Christians, especially this past week, gives Islamists reason to celebrate Christmas.

Christmas tree causes uproar at Technion

Rabbi of Technion forbids students from entering building with Christmas tree, calls tree a pagan symbol and worse than a Christian symbol.

Christian-Arab Israeli soldiers celebrate Xmas

Jerusalem celebrations highlight rise in Christian IDF recruits, with Father Naddaf hoping they can become viewed as patriotic Israelis.

Netanyahu sends Christians Christmas greetings

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu sends Christmas greetings to Christians in Israel and across the world.

Ben Gurion to shut down tomorrow as strike begins

Nationwide public sector strike could spoil travel plans for thousands of Christian pilgrims heading to the Holy Land for Christmas.

Christmas the day that Diaspora Jews feel Jewish

Whether it is the 'Matzoball' or eating Chinese food, Jews have created a counterculture to celebrate their own 'otherness' in the U.S.

Bentzi Gopshtain calls missionaries 'vampires'

Left-wing activists claim Lehava leader Bentzi Gopshtain called all Christians 'vampires' in article calling to ban Christmas.

Lehava protests Jerusalem Christmas fair

Anti-assimilation activists denounce YMCA fair as attempt to steal Jewish souls.

Police Shot Outside Church on Coptic Christmas Eve

Three policemen killed in Egypt as Islamist violence continues; authorities ramp up security in anticipation of more attacks.

J'lem Municipality Hands Out Free Christmas Trees

Jewish capital? Councilman King notes 'no free hanukkiyot,' and wishes rabbis who supported Mayor Barkat 'merry Christmas.'

PA Co-opts Jesus the 'Palestinian Messiah, Martyr'

PA Christmas tradition of rewriting history continues as Jesus claimed as 'first Palestinian' by senior officials and Abbas.

Israel a Safe Haven for Middle East Christians

Netanyahu uses Christmas address to highlight plight of Middle East's Christians; calls on Jews, Christians to unite against common threat.

NGOs Use Christian Anti-Semitism to Urge BDS

NGO Monitor annual report shows how the 'holiday spirit' has NGOs worldwide pushing religious demonization of Israel.

Edelstein: Christmas Trees Reind Jews of Suffering

The reason he did not sanction one in front of the Knesset had nothing to do with Christians, but with Jews, says MK Yuli Edelstein.

Christmas Bombing Targets Iraqi Christians

Terrorist attack targeting worshippers leaving service, as Iraq's Christians face a bleak future.

Abbas to Christians: Visit PA During Papal Visit

PA Chairman, ever the opportunist, uses reports of Papal visit to encourage PA tourism, rally for more international support.

PLO Video Claims Jesus was 'Palestinian'

Video uses Christmas 'magic' to push demonization of Israel; claims Jesus 'was of its own.'

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.

Romania Broadcasts Anti-Semitic Christmas Carol

State-operated station broadcasts carol with anti-Semitic slurs on station to rural communities; officials shirk responsibility.

Video: PM Pledges to Ensure Religious Freedom

Netanyahu: "Israel is proud of its record of religious tolerance and pluralism, and will continue to protect freedom of religion for all."

Catholic Leader: Christmas is 'Birth of Palestine'

The Patriarch of Jerusalem's Roman Catholic Church declared Christmas is also a celebration of … the birth of the state of Palestine.”

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.