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Map reflects the 30 most recent Persecution Reports.  Click HERE for the Map Legend.

 

 

US report shows Israel’s religious freedoms violations

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

Jerusalem Post notes the violations of religious freedom committed in Israel according to the U.S. State Department’s annual religious freedom report.

Church Building in Israel Set Ablaze

Saturday, November 6th, 2010

Unidentified arsonist guts bottom floors of Jerusalem ministry center.

What Is Driving Christians Out of the Middle East?

Thursday, October 14th, 2010

Christian communities in Middle East

Sunday, October 10th, 2010

“What reason is there for our presence?” synod’s fateful question for Mideast Christians

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Alleged Bomber of Christian Boy in Israel to Stand Trial

Monday, September 6th, 2010

Messianic Jewish Church Won’t Appeal Israeli Court Ruling

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

"A congregation of Messianic Jews in Israel who recently lost a lawsuit against an ultra-orthodox Jewish group that allegedly incited a riot against them has decided not to appeal their case," reports Compass Direct News.

Persecuting Christians in Gaza

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

The U.S. has pledged to help rebuilding efforts in Gaza, yet Christians and others continue to be heavily persecuted under the authority of terrorist organization Hamas.

Israel arrests Arabs wanted for Qaeda-inspired attacks

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Seven Arab citizens were arrested on suspicion of planning attacks against Jews and Christians that were inspired by the speeches of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden

Israeli Messianic Pastor speaks out

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

Messianic Pastor Meno KaLisher talks about persecuted believers in Israel

Vatican says world ignores Christians in Mideast

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

In preparation for the crisis summit of Middle East bishops to be held in October, the Vatican released a 46-page document explaining the persecution Christians face throughout the Middle East.

Messianic Jews in Israel Seek Public Apology for Attack

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Christians await court decision on assaults on services by ultra-orthodox Jews.

Arab Christians from Jordan risk all for Easter Sunday pilgrimage to Israel

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Jordanian Christians pay a high price to worship in Jerusalem on Easter.

Jerusalem police step up safety measures ahead of Easter

Saturday, April 3rd, 2010

Israeli police heighten security around Christian holy sites as Easter approaches. Palestinian Christians find it difficult to enter Jerusalem to worship and attend ceremonies.

What do Palestinians want?

Saturday, March 27th, 2010

Christian Palestinians in Bethlehem have suffered under radical Islamic leadership and terrorism, are often unable to find work, and are restricted from traveling to nearby Jerusalem due to Israel security measures. Christian Palestinians are truly the forgotten people within the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

PA backtracks over Christian channel

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

A Christian radio station near Bethlehem that was shut-down by the Palestinian Authority, is now allowed to reopen. However, radio director, Samir Qumsieh, demands an apology before reopening, condemning the Palestinian Authority of suppressing religious expression.

More Details Revealed About Assasinated Hamas Founder’s Christian Son

Monday, March 1st, 2010

New book tells story of Hamas founder’s son who became a Christian — and spied for Israel

Suspected Jewish terrorist admits to anti-missionary activities

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

The Bnei Brak-based ultra-Orthodox group has gained notoriety in recent years for its actions against Messianic Jews, whom it perceives as a "sect" seeking to convert Jews to Christianity.

Arab Christians try reviving town of Jesus miracle

Monday, January 25th, 2010

In this small Galilee town [Kufr Kana] where tradition says Jesus turned water to wine, an ambitious priest hopes to perform his own miracle - revive a shrinking flock.

Vatican blames Israel for driving out Christians

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

But locals say Muslim intimidation, persecution is main factor

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