Christmas

Pope Francis:

'May there be a ceasefire, may the hostages be released'

Pope Francis again relates to the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, uses traditional Christmas message to call for peace in the Middle East.

American Airlines grounds all flights on Christmas eve

Airline announces no flights can take off for multiple hours on the day before major holiday due to unspecified "technical problem."

Netanyahu to Christians:

'You've stood by our side as Israel defends our civilization'

The Prime Minister sent his Christmas wishes to Christians around the world and thanked them for their support.

After antisemitism charges:

TikToker calls to 'Make Christmas Palestinian again'

Fiona Rayan, who just last week was handed a delayed prison sentence for 'grossly offensive antisemitic posts' called on her followers to 'make Christmas Palestinian as much as we possibly can.

At least 140 Christians killed in Nigeria Christmas massacre

Muslim shepherds accused of carrying out 3-day massacre in over 20 Christian villages in Nigeria's Plateau state.

French priest, Shoah scholar:

'If Jesus was born today, he'd be kidnapped by Hamas'

'The Holocaust by Bullets' author Father Patrick Desbois criticizes those who claim Jesus was Palestinian or not Jewish.

Hamas supporters declared war on Christmas

The Hamas supporters took a special delight in ruining Christmas for kids.When they said Christmas is canceled, they meant it. Op-ed.

Democratic Rep. Torres:

'Antisemitic to compare Israelis to Romans who murdered Jesus'

New York Rep. Ocasio-Cortez draws fire for Christmas message comparing Jesus to Gazans.

Trump’s irregular Christmas wishes: “May they rot in hell”

Former US president sent a series of original greetings for Christmas, among them: “crazy, crooked thugs.”

Muslim girl tells Rabbi Shmuley 'go kill yourself' in NYC

Rabbi accosted by Muslim family on Christmas eve shouting antisemitic chants at him as anti-Israel protestors sought to 'cancel Christmas.'

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez:

'Jesus' family would be Jewish Palestinians'

Squad member posts Christmas message attacking Israel and not mentioning Hamas massacre, with ahistorical claims about Christian founder.

Australia store removes ham bag after Jewish group complains

‘Merry Ham-mas’: Australian Kmart removes Christmas ham bag from shelves after Jewish group complains.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Video: PM Netanyahu wishes Christians a merry Christmas

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

Christian-Arab Israeli soldiers celebrate Christmas

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

Calls to arrest campaigner who branded missionaries 'vampires'

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

Ben Gurion to shut down tomorrow as nationwide strike begins

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

Is Christmas the day Diaspora Jews feel most Jewish?

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

Lehava protests Jerusalem Christmas fair

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

Egypt: Police Shot Dead Outside Church on Coptic Christmas Eve

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

Jerusalem 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 and Martyr'

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

PM: Israel the Only Safe Place for Christians in the Middle East

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 Israel Boycott

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

Edelstein: Christmas Trees Bring Back 'Bad Memories' for Jews

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.

Baghdad: Christmas Bombing Targets Iraqi Christians

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

PLO Video Claims Jesus was 'Palestinian'

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

Abbas to Christians Worldwide: Visit PA During Papal Visit

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

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.

Romanian Television Station Airs Anti-Semitic Christmas Carol

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

Video: Netanyahu 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."

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.

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.

Christmas Tree Gone from Jaffa Gate

Report: Jerusalem municipality claimed the tree was "a three-day event."

Catholic Patriarch: Christmas Marks 'Birth of Palestine State'

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

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.

‘O Boycott All ye Faithful’: Christmas Exploited to Bash Israel

Several PA-based Christian organizations are getting in the holiday spirit with attacks on Israel, including ‘Jews killed Jesus’ libel.

PA Claims Jesus was First Shaheed, Mary a Palestinian

The PA booted most Christian residents out of Bethlehem, but claims Jesus was a Shaheed, defying history and the New Testament.

Gov't Announces Holiday Goodwill Towards the PA

New goodwill gestures by the government to the Palestinian Authority herald the start of the Christian holiday season in Judea and Samaria.

IDF’s ‘Xmas Goodwill’ Eases PA Arab Travel into Israel

The IDF is significantly easing travel limits for Arabs during the Christian holidays and is allowing an unlimited number of Arabs to enter Israel