Middle East

ICEJ helps more Ethiopian Jews reach Israel, but thousands still stranded amidst conflict

Originally published by ICEJ As Israel recently marked the festival of Shavuot, 27 new Ethiopian Jewish immigrants landed at Ben-Gurion Airport, among them a 92-year-old grandfather who had waited a lifetime to reach the Promised Land. The group arrived on flights sponsored by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ), in […]

Best-preserved early image of Jesus unearthed in Turkey

Originally published in The Christian Post Archaeologists working across Turkey have uncovered a series of discoveries that are offering new insight into the earliest centuries of Christianity, including what researchers describe as the best-preserved early image of Jesus ever found. The discoveries, made in recent years throughout Anatolia — modern-day […]

Global antisemitism casts shadow as Israel marks Holocaust Remembrance Day

Originally published in CBN As Israel pauses to remember one of history’s darkest chapters, new concerns are emerging about the future. Rising antisemitism and growing global tensions are casting a shadow over Holocaust Remembrance Day.  Israel’s observance of the event began yesterday with solemn ceremonies at the Yad Vashem Holocaust […]

‘God is good’: Wounded US airman’s faith echoes after miraculous 36-hour survival in Iran

Originally published in Thrive News Severely injured and hunted in enemy territory, one American soldier’s declaration of faith is reminding the world where true strength is found. In the chaos of war, when survival hangs by a thread, and hope seems distant, a simple declaration of faith is capturing hearts […]

Iranian Christian convert plans return as fighter

Originally published in Worthy Christian News An Iranian Christian convert who fled a deadly crackdown on anti-government protests in early January says he plans to return to his homeland as a fighter, underscoring growing concerns over the safety of minority Christians amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic. […]