Originally published in Charisma News President Donald Trump’s decision to pull US troops out of Syria has sparked a movement of urgent prayer and fasting. The fast was initiated by Succat Hallel, a 24/7 house of prayer overlooking the Temple Mount. “There are some urgent developments in the Middle East […]
Middle East
Something good from Nazareth
Arab family links up with Jews to spread Gospel in region When the Israeli town of Nazareth is mentioned, most people immediately think of Jesus. It’s where he came from. But when Nathanael, one of Christ’s first disciples, heard that the Messiah was from Nazareth, he responded rather sceptically with […]
New Palestinian ‘Christian’ president is a fan of Israel
Originally published in Israel Today El Salvador’s new president is an Arab of “Palestinian” descent. He’s also a fan of the Jewish state. The small Central American nation is home to a community of 100 000 Palestinian migrants. While it is unclear how most of them view the Israel-Palestinian conflict, […]
Israeli schoolkid finds ancient coin from king who jailed Peter, killed James
Originally published in CBN News What started out as a fun school trip quickly turned into an ancient discovery. A student stumbled upon a rare Second Temple-era coin during a hike in Samaria last week, according to a statement from the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT). The […]
Archaeologists: Sodom and Gomorrah literally destroyed by fire, brimstone falling from the sky
Originally published in Life Site News A group of archaeologists and other scientists say they have discovered strong evidence that the region of the “Middle Ghor,” where the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah are believed to have existed, were in fact destroyed by a meteor that exploded in the sky […]
Australia poised to recognise Jerusalem as Israeli capital
Originally published in The Tower Australia is set to formally recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, after the country’s national security committee approved the move on Tuesday night, The Times of Israel reported. The Australian government is expected to formally announce the decision on Wednesday, although it remains unclear […]
Iran: ‘staggering’ number of Christians arrested – 114 in a week
Originally published in World Watch Monitor Over 100 Christians have been arrested in Iran in the past week and nearly 150 in the past month, as part of the government’s attempt to “warn” Christians against proselytising over Christmas, according to the advocacy director of religious freedom charity Article 18. Mansour […]
Archaeologists discover 1 500-year-old painting of Jesus being baptised
Originally published in Christian Headlines Archaeologists have discovered a 1 500-year-old painting of Jesus they say is the oldest known depiction in Israel of Christ being baptised. The painting was found inside a church in the Negev Desert of southern Israel and dates to the Byzantine empire. The church was […]
US Christian leaders meet with Saudi crown prince
Originally published in CBN News.com Now might not be the best time to visit Saudi Arabia, but a delegation of US evangelical leaders felt it was a risk worth taking. They met with controversial Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and other Saudi leaders. It was filled with both political controversy […]
Iran’s judges jail believers for affirming basic Christian doctrines
Originally published in Persecution International International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that on September 22 Iran’s judiciary affirmed the jail sentences of two Christians. The verdict wrote that believing in the Bible’s authority and Jesus as Lord are attacks against Islam. Saheb Fadaie was sentenced to 18 months and Fatemeh […]