News for Christmas Israelis barely celebrate secular New Year, ChristmasA new study by the Jewish People Policy Institute finds only a small minority of Israelis mark the secular New Year, Chrismas. Thousands at Christmas celebrations in NazarethIsraeli Arab Christians celebrate Christmas in parade that took place in northern city of Nazareth. Christmas sympathy for Palestinian Arabs - wrapped in liesThose bemoaning the Palestinian Arabs deprived of Christmas peace "through no fault of their own" might remember that 90% are Muslims to whom the holiday is a reason for jihad. And that's not all. '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-SemiticChristmas play at Polish consulate in Ukraine includes anti-Semitic message. The night the UNRWA stole XmasThere is a new version of the story of the beginning of Christianity, author UNRWA. PLO Washington office cancels Christmas receptionOffice 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 rabbiState Prosecutor refuses to open investigation against Technion rabbi who told religious students to avoid building with Christmas tree. How Islamists are celebrating Christmas this yearThe slow-but-steady int'l Muslim advance on Christians, especially this past week, gives Islamists reason to celebrate Christmas. Christmas tree causes uproar at TechnionRabbi 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 XmasJerusalem celebrations highlight rise in Christian IDF recruits, with Father Naddaf hoping they can become viewed as patriotic Israelis. Netanyahu sends Christians Christmas greetingsPrime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu sends Christmas greetings to Christians in Israel and across the world. Ben Gurion to shut down tomorrow as strike beginsNationwide 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 JewishWhether 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 fairAnti-assimilation activists denounce YMCA fair as attempt to steal Jewish souls. Police Shot Outside Church on Coptic Christmas EveThree policemen killed in Egypt as Islamist violence continues; authorities ramp up security in anticipation of more attacks. J'lem Municipality Hands Out Free Christmas TreesJewish 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 ChristiansNetanyahu 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 BDSNGO Monitor annual report shows how the 'holiday spirit' has NGOs worldwide pushing religious demonization of Israel. Edelstein: Christmas Trees Reind Jews of SufferingThe 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 ChristiansTerrorist attack targeting worshippers leaving service, as Iraq's Christians face a bleak future. Abbas to Christians: Visit PA During Papal VisitPA 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 TreeEdelstein nixes Christian Arab MK’s request for an official Christmas tree in Knesset entrance. IDF, PA Coordinate Christmas MerrimentIDF agrees to relax security so Christians living under PA can celebrate with family in Israel. Romania Broadcasts Anti-Semitic Christmas CarolState-operated station broadcasts carol with anti-Semitic slurs on station to rural communities; officials shirk responsibility. Video: PM Pledges to Ensure Religious FreedomNetanyahu: "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. Christmas Tree Gone from Jaffa GateReport: Jerusalem municipality claimed the tree was "a three-day event." Syrian Christian Nightmare of a Black ChristmasDreams of a white Christmas have turned to nightmares of a black one for those in Syria observing the December 25th holiday.Foreign Ministry Probe over 'Jesus' PostIsrael 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’: Anti-Israel ChristmasSeveral PA-based Christian organizations are getting in the holiday spirit with attacks on Israel, including ‘Jews killed Jesus’ libel. PA Plays Jesus CardThe PA booted most Christian residents out of Bethlehem, but claims Jesus was a Shaheed, defying history and the New Testament.PA Christian Holiday MeasuresNew goodwill gestures by the government to the Palestinian Authority herald the start of the Christian holiday season in Judea and Samaria. IDF Eases Arab Travel for XmasThe IDF is significantly easing travel limits for Arabs during the Christian holidays and is allowing an unlimited number of Arabs to enter Israel |
