Israel
In first Christmas message, Pope Leo decries Palestinians in Gaza forced to shelter in tents from ‘rain, wind and cold’
Middle East
December 25, 2025
In first Christmas message, Pope Leo decries Palestinians in Gaza forced to shelter in tents from ‘rain, wind and cold’
Rome — Pope Leo XIV celebrated the first Christmas since his election by denouncing the suffering of people of Gaza…
Christmas celebrated once again in Bethlehem but West Bank suffering persists
Middle East
December 25, 2025
Christmas celebrated once again in Bethlehem but West Bank suffering persists
Christmas celebrations have returned to the birthplace of Jesus after a two-year hiatus, but the joy remains overshadowed by another…
Israel’s approval of new West Bank settlements condemned by 13 European countries and Japan
Middle East
December 25, 2025
Israel’s approval of new West Bank settlements condemned by 13 European countries and Japan
Thirteen European countries and Japan have condemned Israel’s decision earlier in the month to approve 19 new Jewish settlements in…
Greta Thunberg arrested for pro-Palestinian protest under UK terrorism law
World
December 24, 2025
Greta Thunberg arrested for pro-Palestinian protest under UK terrorism law
Reuters — Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was released from custody after being arrested on Tuesday in London at a pro-Palestinian…
From AI to Venezuela: Why 2026 is a hinge year for global power
World
December 24, 2025
From AI to Venezuela: Why 2026 is a hinge year for global power
One year ago this week, Joe Biden was president. I was in Doha, Qatar, negotiating with Israel and Hamas to…
Women’s rights are on a sharp decline in Israel. Advocates blame Netanyahu’s far-right government
Middle East
December 24, 2025
Women’s rights are on a sharp decline in Israel. Advocates blame Netanyahu’s far-right government
Jerusalem — They called themselves the “Women in Red.” Dressed in crimson robes and white caps, they marched with faces…
Christians in Egypt do not recognize Israel as the ‘Promised Land’: Coptic Pastor
Egypt
December 24, 2025
Christians in Egypt do not recognize Israel as the ‘Promised Land’: Coptic Pastor
Reverend Amir Tharwat, pastor of the Evangelical Church in al-Faggala, Cairo, said on Tuesday that Christians in Egypt do not…
Israeli government approves controversial closure of Army Radio after 75 years
Middle East
December 23, 2025
Israeli government approves controversial closure of Army Radio after 75 years
Jerusalem — The Israeli government has approved the closure of the country’s Army Radio after 75 years of broadcasting, in a…
‘We are still here.’ Catholic patriarch leads Christmas Mass at Gaza church bombed by Israel during the war
Middle East
December 22, 2025
‘We are still here.’ Catholic patriarch leads Christmas Mass at Gaza church bombed by Israel during the war
The most senior Catholic cleric in the Holy Land urged Palestinians “not just to survive” but to “rebuild life” in…
Israeli soldiers shot and killed a West Bank teen they say ‘hurled a block.’ Video shows them shooting him point blank
Middle East
December 22, 2025
Israeli soldiers shot and killed a West Bank teen they say ‘hurled a block.’ Video shows them shooting him point blank
The Israeli military said it shot dead a Palestinian “suspected of hurling a block” at soldiers on Saturday during an…