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 […]
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Key pastor, 30 underground church leaders held or missing in wave of persecution in China
Originally published in Relevant A prominent underground pastor in China has been detained along with at least 30 other church leaders in what advocates are calling the most sweeping crackdown on unregistered Christian churches in years. Pastor Jin Mingri, who also goes by “Ezra,” was arrested last Friday evening at […]
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 […]
Spanish priest facing 3 years in prison after Muslims launch case alleging ‘Islamophobia’
Origingally published in Christian Today A Catholic priest in Spain has been found guilty of purported “Islamophobic” remarks and faces up to three years in prison. Father Custodio Ballester was charged after questioning Cardinal Juan José Omella’s 2016 assertion that inter-faith dialogue with Islam was “necessary”. In a letter, Fr […]
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 […]
Elon Musk shares Erika Kirk’s call to ‘go to church’
Originally published in The Christian Post Elon Musk, a man who once quipped that he’s okay with going to Hell because more people will be there, is now encouraging his followers to attend church. Musk, the billionaire founder of Tesla and SpaceX, and CEO of the social media platform X, reposted a message from […]
2 000 accept Christ at University of South Florida event
Originally published in Crosswalk A student-led revival movement that began at Auburn University two years ago continued Thursday at the University of South Florida, where 7 000 students gathered for worship and multitudes prayed to receive Christ. The Unite US event saw some 2 000 salvations, 300 baptisms and thousands of changed lives, according […]

