By Charles Gardner, UK Correspondent Will President Trump’s long-awaited ‘Deal of the Century’ bring peace to the Middle East? Most critics are bound to write it off as a dead letter before the ink has dried, but I’m not so sure. Predictably, it is regarded by the mainstream media as heavily […]
Middle East
Trump peace plan can restore biblical heartland says ambassador Friedman
Originally published in CBN News US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman tells CBN News that the newly unveiled Middle East Peace Plan is a proposal that will both preserve Israel’s democracy and give Palestinians a chance to flourish. “There’s a lot here for everybody,” Friedman tells CBN News during an […]
World leaders attend antisemitism, Holocaust forum in Jerusalem
Originally published in Fox News More than 40 world leaders and dignitaries, including Vice President Mike Pence, French President Emmanuel Macron, Britain’s Prince Charles and Russia’s Vladimir Putin, descended on Jerusalem today to rally against antisemitism at the World Holocaust Forum. The forum, considered the largest event dedicated to remembering […]
Christian TV channel getting around Iran’s internet blackout
Originally published in Premier A Christian broadcaster in the Middle East and North Africa said it has been catering its programming for viewers in Iran as the country suffers violent anti-government protests. It is believed at least 208 people had been killed in the protests and the crackdown that followed, […]
Jesus stopped honour killing of girls raped by ISIS
By Mark Ellis — Originally published in God Reports In the honour-shame culture of the Middle East, if a woman is raped it brings shame upon the family and they have a duty to kill her. “She is killed twice, once by rape and once by her family,” says Brother […]
UK Government challenges Iran on treatment of Christians
Originally published in Christian Today The UK Government has challenged Iran on the treatment of Christians and other minority faith groups. In a statement to the UN during its 34th Periodic Review on human rights, Miriam Shearman, representing the Government in Geneva, said that it was “deeply concerned” about Iran’s […]
Syrian Christians urge Trump to hold Turkey accountable ahead of meeting with Erdogan
Originally published in CBN News Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet with President Trump at the White House on Wednesday. Some eye-witnesses tell CBN News that Turkey’s 34-day invasion in northeast Syria is at a turning point that could lead to the fall of a major US ally, the […]
Iconic church desecrated by ISIS restored
Originally published in Premier News An iconic church in Iraq that was vandalised by terror group ISIS has been repaired in what has been described as an encouraging turning point for Christians in the country. Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) repaired e Great Al-Tahira Church (Church […]
9 Iranian Christians sentenced to 5 years in prison
Originally published in Christian Today Nine Christians, including a church pastor, have been sentenced to five years in prison by the Iranian authorities. Church leader Matthias Haghnejad and eight members of the Church of Iran denomination received the sentence after a short trial on September 23. They were all arrested […]
Thousands of Christians flock to Jerusalem for Feast of Tabernacles
Originally published in Charisma News Thousands of Christians have come from around the world to Jerusalem to take part this week in the annual Feast of Tabernacles celebration, sponsored by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem. For the past 40 years, the Feast has been the largest gathering of Christian […]