Christians
Why would an Israeli soldier use a sledgehammer to smash the face of Jesus? - opinion
The desecration of the statue was wrong and a breach of Jewish morality. But if our response begins and ends with condemnation, we miss the deeper calling.
Netanyahu meets Christians serving in IDF amid controversy over treatment of Lebanese Christians
Israel told US to pressure Lebanon into acting against Hezbollah or risk ceasefire collapse - KAN
Middle Israel: Jesus-statue smasher is product of Jewish fundamentalism - opinion
Disgrace in Debel: A single incident undermines Israel’s reputation for tolerance - editorial
The soldier has been punished, and the statue has been replaced, but the Debel incident should remind us what Israel stands for, what our soldiers stand for, and the basic respect that comes with it.
Israel appoints new envoy to Christian world after Lebanese Jesus statue, Pizzaballa controversies
The new appointment, George Deek, had previously been Israel's ambassador to Azerbaijan. He was also, the Foreign Ministry noted, Israel's first Christian ambassador in history.
Lebanese town, UNIFIL replace IDF-gifted Jesus statue with replica of crucifix smashed by soldier
Local villagers, with the assistance of an Italian battalion of UNIFIL, replaced the IDF’s statue with one identical to the one that was broken.
Pope Leo 'using more politics than he should' amid US-Iran war, say Trump supporters - NBC
Pope Leo has criticized US President Donald Trump's actions against Iran in multiple instances, leading to a social media squabble between the two leaders.
'Deviated from IDF values': Soldiers who smashed Lebanese Jesus statue removed from combat
The IDF expressed its deep regret over the incident, emphasizing that its operations in Lebanon are against Hezbollah and other terror groups alone, and not Lebanese civilians.
Some 150 Jewish leaders denounce, apologize for IDF soldier's defacement of Lebanese Jesus statue
Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform rabbis and other Jewish leaders signed the letter organized by Israel365 Action, an NGO that builds bridges between evangelical Christians and Jewish communities.
Nationwide Bible reading event marks 250 years of scripture in America
The Museum of the Bible hosts "America Reads the Bible," a weeklong event with 500 participants reading Scripture, featuring contributions from figures in politics, media, and entertainment.
IDF confirms image of soldier smashing Jesus statue in southern Lebanon is authentic
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar decried the incident, labeling it “grave and disgraceful” and extending an apology to Christians who felt hurt by the incident.
Lebanese Maronite party leader Geagea denounces Hezbollah as cause of violence, displacement
Meanwhile, Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem told Iranian media five steps that the terror group requires for a ceasefire with Israel.
Tennessee advances ‘Judea and Samaria’ bill, sends measure to governor
The bill, titled the “Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act,” would prohibit Tennessee state agencies from using the term “West Bank” in official products.
