Christmas

Four Tomahawk missiles fired at Nigeria by US on Christmas failed to explode

The US strikes were conducted on Christmas night, December 25, 2025. US President Donald Trump declared the attack a "Christmas present" for ISIS, claiming that they were persecuting Christians.

A PERSON stands amid a destroyed building after US forces had launched a strike against Islamic State militants in Nigeria at the request of Nigeria's government, as US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social on December 25, in Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria, December 26, 2025.
People attend a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the New Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City, on December 14, 2025.

Tis the season to flog Israel - opinion

Turkish gendarmerie special forces team leaves the site where Turkish security forces launched an operation on a house believed to contain suspected Islamic State terrorists, in Yalova province, Turkey, December 29, 2025

Turkey detains 357 Islamic State suspects nationwide after three police officers killed

The newly added lettering for US President Donald Trump's name is displayed at the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, US, December 19, 2025

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'We are there for them': IFCJ doubles aid to NIS 26.6m. for Israel's needy amid war

Since October 7, the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews has distributed over 132 million dollars towards enhancing the security of the civilian home front.

 IFCJ Representatives Deliver to Rivka Krichevski

A Jewish experience of Christmas and the power of inclusion - opinion

For Jews, Christmas can feel isolating. Small acts of recognition and kindness can create space for everyone to feel seen and celebrated.

Zach Margs.

Liturgical Festival to be held in YMCA Jerusalem

Originally set in Nazareth, this year, due to security concerns for the musicians and audience, the event was moved to Jerusalem.

 GALILEE ORCHESTRA conductor Saleem Abboud Ashkar.

How often does the first day of Hanukkah fall on Christmas?

In just over a century, the first day of Hanukkah, which begins at sundown, has coincided with Christmas Day four other times.

Menorah in the window on the eighth night

Christmas in Jerusalem: Take a last-minute trip to the Holy City for some much-needed festive cheer

Here’s how to celebrate the merriest of seasons in the most magical city in the world.

THE WINTER Dreams exhibit at the Botanical Gardens

Baby Jesus in keffiyeh unveiled in Vatican nativity

Bethlehem artists' Christmas display in St. Peter's Square features Palestinian symbolism amid Pope Francis' calls for peace in the Holy Land.

Pope Francis holds an audience with donors of the St. Peter's Square Christmas tree and Nativity scene, at the Vatican

Just in time for Christmas? Sarcophagus possibly belonging to Saint Nicholas discovered in Turkey

Archaeologists assume the sarcophagus was covered by a layer of gravel and sand brought by a flood or tsunami.

 Church of Saint Nicholas, Myra.

Aleppo’s Christians celebrate Christmas amid changing leadership

After opposition factions take control of Aleppo, the city’s Christian community prepares for the holidays while navigating newfound freedoms and lingering uncertainties.

A Syrian man cycles past a Christmas tree being decorated in the Christian-majority neighbourhood of Hamidiyeh in the old city of Homs

Grapevine: Enchanting cantors & choir

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Jerusalem Great Synagogue

German authorities arrest Iraqi man suspected of planning ramming attack on Christmas market

The individual had allegedly shared videos promoting and praising Islamic State on his social media.

 Christmas Market, Munich