Day: October 17, 2026
853 articles
GwenNew Israel Fund Leader Defends Liberal Democracy Amid Rising Anti-Zionism and Right-Wing Government
Mickey Gitzin, an Israeli national, has taken on the role of acting CEO of the New Israel Fund (NIF), becoming the first Israeli to lead the organization. Gitzin...
JCPA CEO Discusses Liberal Zionist Approach to Israel and Antisemitism in UnXeptable Conversation
Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), participated in a discussion with UnXeptable titled “Championing Democracy: A Liberal Zionist Approach to Israel and Antisemitism.”...
Local Food Banks in Central Virginia Prepare for Potential SNAP Benefit Delays
Local churches and ministries in Central Virginia are stepping up to support those facing food insecurity as the federal government shutdown threatens November SNAP benefits. With over 854,000...
Northern Virginia Food Pantries Offer Help as SNAP Benefits Lapse (Virginia, Australia)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced it will not issue SNAP benefits starting November 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown. This decision has left many families...
Accused Confesses to Killing Priest Simon Shehata by Order of “My Lord” in Cairo Court (Cairo, Egypt)
The court in Cairo heard testimony from the accused, Ahmed Said Ibrahim Al-Senabati, who admitted to killing Reverend Simon Shehateh by order of “my lord.” The accused, a...
Criminal Court Prepares to Address Priest’s Murder Case Involving Accused and Church Leaders
Ahmed Said Ibrahim Al-Senbati, accused of the premeditated murder of Simon Shehata, the priest of Al-Majri, is set for trial as the Criminal Court prepares to review the...
Israeli Settlers Attack European Diplomats and Palestinian Olive Harvesters in Taybeh
Masked Israeli settlers attacked a delegation of European diplomats and public figures, as well as Palestinian olive harvesters, in the Christian village of Taybeh near Ramallah on Saturday....
Masked settlers attack European diplomats in occupied West Bank
Masked settlers attacked a group of European diplomats during a visit to the occupied West Bank on October 17, 2026, according to Belgium’s Foreign Minister, Maxime Prevot. The...
Alabama Megachurch Pastor Announces Abrupt Resignation, Urges Congregation to ‘Pray Like Crazy’
Shades Mountain Baptist Church members were surprised when senior pastor George Wright announced his abrupt resignation, describing the decision as “heartbreaking” for his family. In a video shared...
