Palestinian christians

Gaza’s tiny Christian community struggles to survive after war

A population that once numbered in the thousands has dwindled sharply, with the remaining families are split among three active churches.

Palestinian worshippers attend a memorial service at the Greek Orthodox Saint Porphyrius Church, to honor those killed during the war, including victims of the 2023 Israeli strike on the church, in Gaza City, October 24, 2025.
The Nativity scene shows baby Jesus wrapped in a keffiyeh and placed in a rubble to show solidarity with the people of Gaza on December 24, 2023 in the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem, West Bank.

Lutheran Christian leaders praised Hamas violence against Israel, investigation finds

 Preparing the popemobile for its new purpose as a roving medical device for kids in Gaza.

Before his death, Pope Francis gave Popemobile to Gaza children for medical use

 Palestinian Christians attend an Easter Mass at the Greek Orthodox Saint Porphyrius Church, in Gaza City, April 20, 2025.

Gaza's Christians 'heartbroken' for pope who phoned them nightly


Government funded Arab school holds Heritage Day that wipes Israel off map

The Christian El Oscopia in Shfar'am encouraged students to paint a Palestinian flag over the whole of Israel, denying the existence of the Jewish state.

Heritage Day for the Palestinian People celebrated in El Oskopia High School places Palestine on the map instead of Israel, March 2020

Are Evangelical Christians anti-Palestinian?

To the contrary, Scripture teaches us to love both Arabs and Jews.

Evangelical Christians from around the world wave their national flags along with Israeli flags as they march in a parade in Jerusalem to mark the Feast of Tabernacles

In Bethlehem, Trump blamed for dampening Christmas joy

Locals estimated the number of tourists in Manger Square Sunday afternoon as being less than half of last year, as many stayed away, deterred by the clashes and tensions.

A Palestinian marching band takes part in a Christmas parade outside the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, December 2017

In Pictures: See how the Middle East celebrates Christmas

There might not be any snow, but that doesn't stop the Christians of the Middle East from celebrating in their own way.

 Issa Kassissieh, wearing a Santa Claus costume, rides a camel during the annual Christmas tree distribution by the Jerusalem municipality in Jerusalem's Old City December 21, 2017

Parshat Lech Lecha: Modern conflicts and an ancient text

Does not the Torah challenge us to walk in the footsteps of our patriarch Abraham – both his physical and moral footsteps?

‘AFTER ABRAHAM arrives in the Land of Canaan (Genesis, chapter 12), God grants him and his descendants absolute rights to that land.’

Bread of balance

The tourism project represents a joint initiative that offers travelers an insiders’ journey through both Israel and the Palestinian territories.

Lunch in Nablus.

Beer and music liven up Palestinian town

Shepherds, a Palestinian beer producer, holds its second annual festival

Palestinians and foreigners watch popular Palestinian band Apo and the Apostles perform at the Shepherds beer festival in Beit Sahur on August 19, 2017.

‘Anti-Israel comments from Christians must be put in Mideast context’

They are held hostage by the Muslim majority around them, says Nonie Darwish.

Muslim women at the Lions' Gate, Jerusalem, July 2017

Britain's Archbishop of Canterbury concludes Holy Land visit

The leader of the Anglican Church of England visited Israel, the Palestinian territories and Jordan.

ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY Justin Welby prays at the Western Wall.

Texas professors condemn Israel trip for students

Op-ed piece by Southern Methodist University faculty members calls Christian Zionism 'controversial'

The US and Texas State flags fly over the Texas State Capitol in Austin