Christians in middle east

Grapevine, January 16, 2026: Christian ‘Who’s Who’ in Israel

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Greek Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III shares a laugh with President Isaac Herzog.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 5, 2026.

Netanyahu discusses Middle East geopolitics, Iran threat in Dr. Phil interview

FOR IRAN’S Christian community, the postwar crackdown has been particularly severe, with at least 50 members detained by authorities. Here, Iranian Christians take part in the New Year prayer ceremony at a church in Tehran last January.

When faith comes under fire: How Iran’s repression of religious minorities has increased

The Nativity scene shows baby Jesus wrapped in a keffiyeh and placed in a rubble to show solidarity with the people of Gaza on December 24, 2023 in the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem, West Bank.

Lutheran Christian leaders praised Hamas violence against Israel, investigation finds


Christians will stand with Jews so they are not alone - opinion

Pastors and rabbis stand together on Capitol Hill 

 PASTOR LARRY HUCH speaks at an Israel Embassy event showing footage of the Hamas October 7 massacre.

Turkey arrests 25 suspects over church shooting - minister

The two main suspects were foreign nationals, one from Tajikistan and the other Russian, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said previously.

 The Italian Santa Maria Catholic Church is pictured after two masked gunmen were shooting during Sunday service, in Istanbul, Turkey January 28, 2024.

'No strings attached': In response to ‘Uncovering Christian missionary efforts’ - opinion

The idea that Israeli soldiers are so weak that they’ll sell their souls for a helmet is an insult to the intelligence of the IDF.  

Thousands of Christian supporters of Israel march in Jerusalem in the annual Feast of Tabernacles parade in 2019

Christian combat soldier sacrifices life for Israel: Sgt.-Maj. Urija Bayer

Sergeant-Major (Sgt.-Maj.) Urija Bayer was a Christian combat soldier in the IDF who lost his life in battle on Sunday. He was proud to serve in the IDF and defend Israel.

 Sergeant first class Urija Bayer z"l

Christians supporting Israel and the Jewish people - opinion

Christians around the world stand against antisemitism in rallies and embrace the bond that they share with Jewish people.

PASAGES STUDENTS attending last week's rally in Washington to show their support for Israel

Thousands mourning in Christian town in Iraq after wedding hall fire

The fire happened in a Christian town that has been recovering since the war on ISIS. ISIS expelled Christians from Mosul, Nineveh, and Christian towns like Hamdaniya.

 People gather at the site following a fatal fire at a wedding celebration, in the district of Hamdaniya in Iraq's Nineveh province, Iraq, September 27, 2023.

Tourism Ministry convenes to address harassment of Jerusalem Christians

The Tourism Ministry-led forum included leaders from across Israel's government and focused on the recent spike in attacks against Christians in the historic Old City.

 CHRISTIAN WORSHIPERS take part in a Good Friday procession in Jerusalem’s Old City. With the confluence of Passover, Easter and Ramadan earlier in 2023

Concerns grow over rising attacks against Christian sites in Israel

Dozens of incidents, ranging from spitting to vandalism to assault, have been committed by extremist Jews against Christians and their sites this year.

Jerusalem Church (Illustrative)

Luxury hotel lease sparks controversy in Jerusalem’s Armenian quarter

Concerns grow over the proposed lease for a luxury hotel in Jerusalem's Armenian Quarter, which could displace residents, businesses, and religious institutions, irrevocably changing the landscape.

 INSIDE THE Armenian Quarter, festooned with flags.

From Iranian Muslim to Israeli Christian priest: The life of Daniel Dana

How did Jamshid Hassani, a Shi’ite Muslim born in Iran, become a Christian priest living in Israel, who only recently discovered his Jewish roots?

 ‘I am a simple soldier of my people’ – Dr. Daniel Dana