A prayer for America from Jerusalem
Reflecting on Independence Day Every year, on July 4th, I find myself reflecting on the country of my birth. This nation is built on deep-rooted faith, courage, and the belief that all people are made in the image of God. Independence Day comes with fireworks, parades, and family gatherings. But beyond that, it serves as […]
U.S. and Israel finalize deal for a permanent embassy in Jerusalem
U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem: A New Chapter During a recent ceremonial event, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee presented Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar with a single $1 bill. This gesture symbolized the formalization of a land lease agreement between the two nations, now extended for 99 years. At the event held at the Israeli […]
Christian leaders gather for urgent summit in Jerusalem to combat antisemitism
Emergency Summit on Anti-Semitism in Jerusalem JERUSALEM — This week, the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem (ICEJ) held an emergency summit. The focus? The alarming rise of anti-Semitism globally, particularly following the Hamas-led massacre on October 7, 2023. The three-day event brought attention to an issue that’s been intensifying, especially with social media influencers spreading […]
Protest against Israel organized by activists at NYC Jerusalem Real Estate Expo
Violent Anti-Israel Protest Outside Brooklyn Synagogue A pro-Palestinian demonstration in Brooklyn intensified on Monday as protesters shouted anti-Semitic remarks and clashed with law enforcement outside a synagogue. Video footage captured a mob targeting a Jewish girl and the destruction of an Israeli flag. This incident raises alarms about increasing anti-Semitism in New York City and […]
See: Large Explosion Near Jerusalem as Israel Claims Beit Shemesh Blast Was ‘Intended Experiment’
Explosive Incident Near Jerusalem Triggers Online Speculation A significant fireball and explosion near Jerusalem caught social media’s attention late Saturday, particularly around the Israeli state-owned Tomer Defense Company facility, amid rising tensions regarding Iran. This explosion strikingly came less than a day after another explosion. The U.S. government and Israeli officials are reportedly ramping up […]
Israel Reopens Religious Holy Sites in Jerusalem During Fragile Ceasefire
Israel Reopens Major Holy Site After Prolonged Closure On Thursday, officials in Israel announced the reopening of the country’s largest holy site, which had been closed for over six weeks. This decision came after the Israeli police, following a two-week ceasefire declared on Tuesday, relaxed previous restrictions. The closure had been instated on February 28, […]
Police in Israel justify the choice to shut down sacred locations in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
Closure of Holy Sites on Palm Sunday Amid Ongoing Conflict On Palm Sunday, Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulcher and several other major religious sites were closed due to Israeli wartime regulations, marking a significant interruption of one of Christianity’s most sacred observances as the war involving Iran continues into its fifth week. The Catholic […]
Catholics in Jerusalem Call Off Traditional Celebrations Amid Ongoing War in Iran
Jerusalem Clergy Postpones Religious Events Amid Conflict The Catholic leadership in Jerusalem has decided to cancel or delay several religious events due to escalating security concerns linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran. This announcement came from Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. He indicated that the Palm Sunday procession would not occur […]
Missile Debris from Iran Falls Close to Temple Mount in Jerusalem
Iran’s Missile Incident on Eid al-Fitr On Friday, Iran launched what was termed an “Eid al-Fitr gift” by the Israeli Foreign Ministry. This ballistic missile landed dangerously close to some of the most contested and sacred sites—namely, Jerusalem’s Old City and the Western Wall. Dramatic footage captured the moment fragments struck the area during the […]
Ancient workshop discovered near Jerusalem pilgrimage route following arrest of looters
Ancient Workshop Discovered During Sting Operation in Jerusalem Israeli authorities recently uncovered a significant archaeological find—a 2,000-year-old workshop believed to have supplied materials to pilgrims heading to Jerusalem. This discovery came about during a sting operation targeting antiquities thieves. The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) made the announcement on February 16th, revealing that the workshop was […]