Yacoub Shaheen, 23, follows in the footsteps of Mohammed Assaf who won the televised singing competition four years ago.
23-Year-Old Palestinian Christian Wins “Arab Idol” Song Contest (Video)
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De-Mining Operation Begins at Site of Jesus’ Baptism
The Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, Suheil Dawani, has spoken of his “delight” at news that a mine clearance charity has […]
Mine-Clearing Project at the Site of Jesus’ Baptism Aims to Improve Access to Churches
Project aims to remove explosives left after 1967 war, giving pilgrims improved access to churches and monasteries
The Real Reason Palestinian Christians are Leaving Bethlehem
The Jesuit magazine America recently reported that Arab Christians are fleeing in droves from Bethlehem, the hallowed city of Jesus […]
You May Soon Be Able to Drink the Ancient Wines That Jesus Christ and King David Drank
The new crisp, acidic and mineral white from a high-end Israeli winery was aged for eight months — or, depending […]
Jewish Arsonists Attack Palestinian Home in West Bank, Killing a Toddler
Suspected Jewish attackers torched a Palestinian home in the occupied West Bank on Friday, killing an 18-month-old child and seriously […]
What Is the Future of Evangelicals for Israel?
A majority of Americans of all Christian traditions typically tell pollsters they support Israel, with Evangelicals leading the way. A […]
Israeli Military Holds Drills In West Bank for First Time In 3 Years
The Israeli military said it had mobilized some 13,000 soldiers for an unannounced drill on Sunday in the occupied West […]
Palestinians Say They’re Willing to Pay the Price to Take Israel to Court
The Palestinian decision last week to join the International Criminal Court (ICC), through which Palestinians plan to recommend legal action against […]
Violence Heavily Slows Holy Land Tourism During Christmas Time
This holy city is praying for another Christmas miracle.
Bethlehem Marks Holiday Season With Christmas Tree Lighting, Fireworks
The West Bank town of Bethlehem marks the beginning of the holiday season with the lighting a Christmas tree and […]
Israel-Gaza Conflict: 5 Things Christians Need to Know
A dramatic escalation in Hamas rocket fire in recent days has forced Israel to take military action against terrorists in […]
Anger Over Revenge Killing of Arab Teen Spills Out Onto Streets of East Jerusalem; Palestinian, Israeli Police Clash
The abduction and suspected revenge killing of an Arab youth sparked intense clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli security forces […]
Israel Mourns for 3 Kidnapped Teens as Country’s Air Force Carries Out Strikes on 34 “Terror Targets”
The Israeli Air Force carried out what it called “precision strikes” on 34 “terror targets” in the Gaza Strip overnight, […]
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Slams Presbyterian Church (USA) Divestment as ‘Disgraceful’
Israel’s prime minister on Sunday criticized the decision by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to divest from U.S. companies that operate […]
Presbyterian, Methodist Church Denominations Divided Over Israeli Divestment
A decision by the pension board of the United Methodist Church to sell its stock in a company that provides […]
Pope Francis Prays at Israel, West Bank Separation Wall
In what is being characterized as an unprecedented gesture, Pope Francis stopped to pray at a wall that separates Israel […]
Christian Pilgrims Hold “Holy Fire” Ceremony In Jerusalem’s Old City
Thousands of people gathered at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem’s Old City on Saturday for the lighting […]
