Arab Christians

Many Christian Arabs proud to be part of Israeli society, ambassador to Christian World says

Deek’s comments referred to a May public-opinion survey of Arab citizens of Israel published by Tel Aviv University’s Konrad Adenauer Program for Jewish-Arab Cooperation.

|BySAM HALPERN
Israeli envoy to the Christian world George Deek.
George Deek, appointed Thursday as Israel's first Christian-Arab ambassador. He will serve in Azerbaijan

The answer to Mamdani’s Jew-hatred is more George Deeks - opinion

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the city’s second-youngest mayor, sits at the opposite end of the spectrum from George Deek and preaches hate.

|ByFELICE FRIEDSON
‘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. PremiumPremium

'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

|ByDANA BEN-SHIMON
Modified shotgun found at the home of a 51-year-old man in Kafr Kanna on April 26, 2026.

Galilee resident arrested after police seize Palestinian flags, military uniforms from his home

Israeli security forces obtained a search warrant for the 51-year-old man's apartment after receiving a tip that he was in possession of illegal weapons. 

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Int'l Women's Day: Breaking through Israel's cement ceiling - opinion

I’m an Arab. I’m a Christian. I’m a Maronite. And I’m a woman. Each of these is a crucial part of my identity.

MARCH 7, 2023ByMOUNA MAROUN
THE WRITER attends a signing of an MOU involving the University of Haifa, United Arab Emirates University, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, and GEOMAR Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research Kiel, on tackling the consequences of climate change and pollution.

Lebanon's Hezbollah backs Christian politician Frangieh for presidency

Suleiman Frangieh, 56, is heir to an old Lebanese Christian political dynasty and a friend of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

MARCH 6, 2023ByREUTERS
Suleiman Frangieh, leader of the Marada movement, gestures as he speaks after meeting with Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros Al-Rai, in Bkerke, Lebanon, October 30, 2021.

Christian youth see 'future of despair' says Greek Orthodox Patriarch

President Herzog and the Patriarch each emphasized the importance of coexistence, mutual respect and dignity as qualities integral to making peace.

DECEMBER 30, 2022ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilus III, gives a press conference at the Palestinian run Imperial Hotel inside Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem's Old City on March 29, 2022.

Christmas in Jerusalem: The Christian history in Israel's capital

Though a minority in a city with a majority of Jews and Muslims, Christians have a long history in Israel’s capital.

DECEMBER 24, 2022ByJUDITH SUDILOVSKY
A CHRISTMAS tree provides festive cheer at the New Gate, Jerusalem’s Old City.

Levant Christians fear: Is this the end of Middle East Christianity? - opinion

Minorities and human rights issues and the lack of security in the West Bank are usually ignored by human rights groups.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022ByHADEEL OUEIS
An entrance of the Church of the Nativity is seen locked amid coronavirus precautions, in Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank March 11, 2020

Brazilian Jews and Arabs hold hummus championship to celebrate coexistence — and food

Brazilian Jews and Arabs came together in a community event with a favorite common ground: hummus.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022ByMARCUS GILBAN/JTA
A team of three Christian Arab Brazilians, seated in front, won first place at the inaugural Abrahamic Hummus Championship in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sept. 21, 2022

Arab Israeli Christian aims to debunk myths about Jewish state

“They see me and my ideas as a threat to what they are trying to promote."

APRIL 22, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jonathan Elkhoury

One Israeli Christian is on mission to reclaim the identity of his people

Christians in Israel have been swept into a nationalistic agenda.

APRIL 14, 2022ByNICOLE JANSEZIAN / ALL ISRAEL NEWS
Shadi Khalloul

Palestinian Evangelical Pastor Johnny Shahwan released from jail

Breaking: The pastor was arrested for 'promoting normalization'

APRIL 11, 2022ByALL ARAB NEWS STAFF, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rev. Johnny Shahwan

An Orthodox 'settler' visits the family of a Christian Arab Israeli hero

Opinion: Jonathan Feldstein remembers Amir Khoury

APRIL 7, 2022ByJONATHAN FELDSTEIN
Remembering Amir Khoury