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Lutheran Christian leaders praised Hamas violence against Israel, investigation finds

An investigation alleges that senior Christian figures framed the October 7 Hamas attack as justified, fueling criticism over antisemitism and damage to Jewish-Christian relations.

|ByTPS
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.
Maayan Kitron, head of Arava Development's flower department for the middle and upper Arava

Israel ships 10 million flowers to Europe for Christmas

The number of flowers shipped declined 20%, but an increase in flower prices translated into higher profits for exporters.

|ByZEV STUB
A man dressed as Santa Claus gestures in front of a Christmas tree

Uproar in Ashdod as mayor attacks mall for Christmas tree display

On Monday, a few days after the placement of the tree, a menorah was added to the display.

|ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI