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National Pentecostal Forum tells Israeli Deputy FM that SA government does not speak for them — SAFI

The National Pentecostal Forum (NPF), an inter-denominational umbrella organisation representing over three million South African Pentecostals, has returned from a trip to Israel hosted by South African Friends of Israel (SAFI). The trip, which brought together leaders of various churches in the NPF, included a visit to the Garden Tomb, the […]

At memorial, Australian prime minister admits failure to protect Jews in Bondi Beach massacre

Originally published in All Israel News Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday that he is “profoundly sorry” for failing to prevent the antisemitic Bondi Beach massacre in Sydney last month. “You came to celebrate a festival of light and freedom and you left with the violence of hatred. […]

Arab media highlights Houthi crackdown on Yemen’s Christian converts

Originally published in All Israel News Voices in Arab media have been criticising the escalation in Houthi oppression of Yemen’s minorities, highlighting the organized persecution of Muslim-background believers. An article published in Aawsat on Wednesday announced: “After the deportation of the Jews and the Baha’is… the Houthis oppress the converts […]

Armenian tycoon installs world’s tallest Jesus statue

Originally published in My christian Daily An Armenian tycoon has been involved in installing the world’s tallest Jesus statue, which stands at 33 metres. The initiative, led by Armenian businessman and political figure Gagik Tsarukyan, saw crews start assembling the colossal 33m sculpture of Jesus Christ this week onto a […]

Cheers and jeers as Australia begins world-first social media ban for children under 16

Australia today became the first country in the world to prohibit children under 16 from using social media — ordering 10 major social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X and Snapchat to enforce the ban or face fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars (R565 million). The […]

Xhosa king criticises SA government, media for downplaying October 7 attack

Originally published in All Israel News Xhosa King Ahlangene Sigcawu, a traditional South African king, visited Israel this week, where he met with October 7 survivors and toured the Israeli border communities and the Nova music festival site attacked by Hamas terrorists two years ago. He sharply criticised the South […]