religious freedom
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GwenFormer IDF Soldier Henry Maaravi Transforms from Combat Role to Guiding Christian Pilgrims in Holy Land
Henry Maaravi’s journey from serving as an IDF combat soldier to guiding Christian pilgrims through the Holy Land reflects a personal transformation rooted in faith and heritage. Born...
Man Indicted for Spitting Toward Church Door in Jerusalem’s Old City
Avraham Antman, a 19-year-old from the Yitzhar settlement, has been indicted by the State Attorney’s Office for allegedly spitting toward the door of a church in Jerusalem’s Old...
Release of Pastor Ezra Jin Confirmed Following Discussions Between Chinese and American Heads of State
Pastor Ezra Jin, founder of the Beijing Zion Church, was released from detention in China after nine months, according to the Family and Human Rights Organization. Chinese officials...
Baptist Pastor Released After Two Weeks in Detention Without Charge
Pastor Nihad Hassan, a Kurdish Baptist leader of Muslim origin, was released from detention on 3 August after two weeks of being held without charge. He was arrested...
Christian Families in Bethlehem Grapple with Uncertain Future as Tourism Collapses
Elias and his family have lived in Bethlehem for generations, their lives intertwined with the city’s history and traditions. The olivewood shop, passed down through his grandfather and...
Israeli Settlers Attack Christians; Jewish Boys Pelt Stones At Jerusalem Church, Abuse Woman
Israeli settlers were recently captured on camera attacking Christians in the West Bank, according to footage shared by the Times of India. The video shows individuals from the...
Jordan’s Latin Patriarchal Vicar Proposes Unified Pilgrimage Route Across the Holy Land
Bishop Iyad Twal, the Latin patriarchal vicar for Jordan, has called for a unified pilgrimage route across the Holy Land, emphasizing the spiritual significance of the region. He...
The Colony Bombs Christian Woman’s Home in Palestine, Killing Her and Daughter
A recent incident has raised concerns among local Christians in Palestine, as a Christian woman and her daughter were killed in a bombing that targeted their home. The...
West Bank anti-feminist group alleges Catholic school restricted hijab wear
A Palestinian Islamist group has raised concerns about a Catholic school in Bethlehem, alleging that it has imposed restrictions on a female student’s ability to wear the hijab....
