Originally published in Christian Daily A 49-year-old blind Christian in Pakistan has been arrested and charged with blasphemy, punishable by death, after a Muslim accused him of insulting Islam’s prophet, his mother said. Martha Yousaf, the nearly 80-year-old mother of Nadeem Masih, said that Waqas Mazhar and other Muslims often […]
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Could this be a miracle? Archaeologists unearth 1 200-year-old artifact etched with Christ’s Image
Originally published in Charisma Archaeologists just may have made a truly miraculous discovery. According to Fox News, a group of researchers in Turkey just found a 1 200-year-old loaf of bread that was burned with the image of Jesus Christ on it. The Karaman Governorship made the announcement of this incredible […]
‘Sign of hope’: Churches destroyed by the Islamic State reopen in Iraq
Originally published in The Christian Post Two historic churches in Mosul, Iraq, have officially reopened after years of restoration, nearly a decade after their destruction during the Islamic State’s occupation. The reconsecration ceremonies marked a rare moment of revival for the region’s dwindling Christian population. On Wednesday, local residents, clergy […]
Will this Gaza ceasefire hold? Islamic doctrine of hudna may be at play
By Hedieh Mirahmadi — Originally published in The Christian Post As I reflect on this week’s headlines, a familiar mix of cautious hope and unshakeable conviction, rooted in God’s unchanging Word, stirs within me. For those of us who have traded an ideology of fear for the liberating truth of […]
SA pilgrim group leader was in Israel during October 7 attack — and when last hostages freed
Yesterday I spoke to Vivienne Myburgh South African director of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ), who was once again in Israel at a time when history was being made. “It’s amazing that we were here on the 7th of October 2023, an hour and a half away from where […]
Joy, surprises, and spirit: ‘Israel Night’ shines at ICEJ Feast of Tabernacles celebration in Jerusalem
Originally published in allisraelnews The dedicated “Israel Night” at this year’s International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) gathering for the Feast of Tabernacles was surprisingly healing. Tears of joy and relief came unexpectedly as crowds representing 71 countries around the world — including 120 South African pastors — all burst into rejoicing, enthusiastically […]
Trump quotes Scripture as Hamas accepts peace deal ending 2-year Gaza war
Originally published in Charisma In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Hamas has agreed to a peace plan brokered by President Donald Trump that will end the two-year war in Gaza and secure the return of hostages taken during the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel. Trump announced the agreement on Truth Social, […]
SAZF welcomes historic hostage release agreement: A moment of redemption and resolve
Media Statement from The South African Zionist Federation The South African Zionist Federation welcomes with deep relief and heartfelt hope the news that an agreement has been reached for Hamas to release all remaining hostages in Gaza, twenty believed to be alive and forty-eight in total, and to bring the […]
Iranian court upholds sentences for 5 Christians facing a combined 40 years in prison
Originally published in The Christian Post An appeals court in Tehran has upheld the prison sentences of five Christians charged with “propaganda” for engaging in religious activities, a watchdog group reports. The five — Hessamuddin Mohammad Junaidi, Abolfazl Ahmadzadeh-Khajani, Morteza Faghanpour-Saasi and two others who have not been identified — were […]
‘No one will forget, ever’: Israeli archaeologists become October 7 crime scene investigators
Originally published in CBN From the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls to the Pool of Siloam, modern Israel is known for its ancient wonders. For 61 years, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) has been the center of its archaeological efforts and preservation. Then came October 7th, 2023, when a group […]

