who received permission from Israel to visit the parish of the Holy Family in the embattled enclave. JERUSALEM — Last year, Israelis marked Hanukkah and Christmas mostly quietly in their homes ...

"My dear Christian friends, as you gather with your family and friends this Christmas, I wish the Christian community in Israel and around the world blessings for a Merry Christmas from the Holy ...

Israel: A Beacon of Religious Tolerance In ... Chanukah inspires resilience, while Christmas shines as a beacon of peace and goodwill. However, history reveals a stark contradiction: while ...

Orthodox Christians have marked a sombre Christmas in war-torn Gaza, with worshippers saying there would be no gifts for ...

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Israel says the wall is a necessary security ... “That’s why I didn’t put up the Christmas tree,” the widowed grandmother said. “I would not feel well if I did that while they’re ...

The cancellation of Christmas festivities is a severe blow ... There are about 182,000 in Israel, 50,000 in the West Bank and Jerusalem and 1,300 in Gaza, according to the U.S. State Department.