Tag: Jerusalem, Israel

“NRB President Troy Miller Discusses Israel’s Role in Global Religious Freedom and Information War”

August 20, 2026

In a recent visit to Israel, NRB President & CEO Troy A. Miller engaged with key Israeli officials and diplomats, highlighting the intersection of global political and religious dynamics. During his trip, Miller emphasized the…

“Shift in American Right’s Stance on Israel: Iran Deal Highlights Growing Anti-Zionist Sentiment”

August 20, 2026

In recent developments, a memorandum of understanding announced after US President Donald Trump’s meeting in Versailles on June 17 has been described by some as a capitulation. Chuck Schumer referred to it as “the art…

Jerusalem Statement Against Christian Zionism Raises Concerns Over Political Influence and Church Representation in Holy Land

August 18, 2026

In a recent development, the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in the Holy Land, including the Latin Rite Roman Catholic Church, issued a statement condemning “Christian Zionism.” This declaration highlights three main concerns: the representation…

“Global Surge in Antisemitism Post-October 7 Attacks: Examining the Rise and Responses”

August 18, 2026

In the wake of the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023, the world has witnessed a troubling resurgence of antisemitism, a form of hatred that some describe as the world’s oldest racism. This resurgence has…

Rising Anti-Christian Incidents in Jerusalem: Report Highlights Doubling of Attacks, Including Spitting and Assaults, Amidst Calls for Greater Recognition of Christianity in Public Spaces

August 17, 2026

In the second quarter of 2026, the Religious Freedom Data Center reported a concerning increase in anti-Christian incidents in Israel, with recorded assaults nearly doubling compared to the first three months of the year. According…

“Report: Attacks Against Christians in Israel Nearly Double, Majority in Jerusalem”

August 17, 2026

In a concerning trend, attacks against Christians in Israel and its occupied territories have nearly doubled in the first half of 2026, according to a report by the Israeli Religious Freedom Data Centre (RFDC). The…

“Rise in Religious Harassment: Jewish Extremists Target Nuns in Jerusalem’s Old City”

August 17, 2026

In Jerusalem’s Old City, a place revered for its sacred sites shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, tensions have escalated, casting a shadow over the historical harmony among these faiths. The delicate balance that once…

EU Calls Israel’s Barring of Patriarch from Jerusalem Church a Violation of Religious Freedom

August 17, 2026

The European Union has expressed significant concern over Israel’s decision to prevent the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre during Palm Sunday celebrations. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas…

New Israeli Policy Threatens Christian Education and Presence in Jerusalem: Church Leaders Warn of Impact on Historic Schools

August 17, 2026

A recent policy shift in Jerusalem’s education system is causing significant concern, particularly among Christian communities. The Israeli Ministry of Education’s new directive, effective from September 2026, mandates that school directors in Jerusalem can only…

“Israel Imposes 40-Day Ban on Muslim and Christian Worship at Jerusalem’s Holy Sites Amid Security Concerns”

August 17, 2026

In a significant and unprecedented move, the historic alleyways of Jerusalem’s Old City fell into a forced silence last month, marking the first time in over fifty years that these pathways were devoid of their…