Christians in middle east

'I refuse to hide my cross': Jerusalem's Christians describe a climate of fear

Clergy, residents, and business owners say assaults against Christians in Jerusalem are becoming more frequent – and more tolerated

‘We were taught to love each other, not to hate. Christians are a peaceful community,’ says Naji Mansour, owner of Mansour Money Change in the Old City. Premium
 PRESIDENT’S ROOM with Dormition Abbey in the background.

WATCH: Israel Police arrest man for attacking nun near King David's Tomb

The essential position of head of the National Information Directorate has been vacant since May 2024. The directorate is responsible for shaping the Israeli hasbara (public diplomacy) response in all fields.

No plan, director, or strategy: Israel's hasbara breakdown and how it can be saved - analysis

IRAN’S PRESIDENT Masoud Pezeshkian addresses the United Nations General Assembly in September. Every time Washington issues sanctions without follow-through, Tehran learns that defiance pays, the writer argues.

Iran's Pezeshkian says republic won’t bow to external demands as domestic unrest resurfaces


Delving into the ‘different, but familiar’

Now celebrating its 10th year, Jewish National Fund’s Faculty Fellowship program provides American educators with an authentic Israel experience

From left to right: Profs. Amalia Leicester, Norma Alcantar and Tyrell Carr pose in Jerusalem’s Old City as part of their Faculty Fellowship trip in Israel

Franciscan clergyman assaulted in Bethlehem

Two unidentified men harassed a group of tourists entering the holy site.

Milk Grotto in Bethlehem

Cardinal to Saudi Arabia: Christians should not be second-class citizens

"All religions are faced with two dangers: terrorism and ignorance."

Pope Francis greets Christian children in the Middle East

Presenting an Israel for everyone

The Jewish National Fund's interfaith mission demonstrates Israel is a place for all.

Alon Ben-Gurion poses with Sheryl Buchholtz and her daughters Jessica (left) and Melissa (right)

‘Rise Nineveh’: Christians in Iraq celebrate Assyrian New Year and Easter

The Easter holiday and Palm Sunday celebrations across Nineveh and in Mosul and Duhok seem to show a drive for reconstruction and energy being put in to the post-ISIS future.

Assyrian Christians celebrate during the anniversary of Akitu, which marked the beginning of the new year in the ancient Assyrian age, in Dohuk, Iraq April 1

Pilgrims flock to Jerusalem to celebrate Easter

Orthodox Christians waving palm fronds and branches, mark their Palm Sunday at Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Christian worshippers take part in a Palm Sunday ceremony in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City of Jerusalem

Churches and municipality in game of chicken: ‘Who will swerve first?’

‘We have no one influential to talk to in the government,’ church insider says

Worshippers hold candles as they take part in the Christian Orthodox Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old city May 4, 2013.

Increase in January pilgrimages to the Holy Land

Improved visa process has been a boon for Israel.

Christian pilgrims dip in the waters of the Jordan River during a baptism ceremony at the Qasr el-Yahud site, near Jericho, in January.

Christians plant trees in Israel on Tu Bishvat

Israel365 helps evangelicals fortify West Bank settlements.

The Seven Species, whose fruits are traditionally eaten on Tu Bishvat

1 in 12 Christians worldwide persecuted, report shows

Palestinian worshipers face enormous amount of pressure

Syriac Christian women pray during mass at the Saint Efram Syriac Orthodox Church in Qamishly, Syria