Orthodox Christians mark the crucifixion of Jesus according to the Julian calendar — impressions from Jerusalem’s Old City. Photos: Aliza Ashkenazi.
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Bethlehem is emptying while Iran’s underground churches grow. These are twin responses to states that impose identity instead of protecting freedom.
In ‘Anticipating the Afterlife’, Paul Luckraft emphasises the significance of the bodily resurrection.
Coverage of the Cardinal Pizzaballa saga overlooks the reality of religious freedom in the Holy Land.
Middle East expert and Israel Today correspondent Edy Cohen on the growing persecution of Christians in Syria and the failure of international promises to protect religious minorities.
What possible reason could Israel have for blocking Easter celebrations? The obvious answer–Iranian missiles–was ignored by Israel’s detractors.
Ex-army commander rebukes British govt over weak response to war.
Critics accused Israel of persecuting Muslims and Christians, but ignored critical wartime context.
A small group of volunteers from the Netherlands came to help rebuild an animal therapy center near Gaza. In the process, they confronted the reality of Israel’s war—and the distortions shaping opinion back home.
‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God’ (Deuteronomy 8:3)
