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Iraqi Airways to resume Iran flights in October after securing US exemption

The announcement follows Reuters reporting on Monday that the Trump administration was set to grant a one-month US Treasury waiver allowing Iraqi Airways to fly between Iran and Najaf.

Iraqi Airways aircraft are parked at the gates at Baghdad airport on February 20, 2025; Illustrative.
Jewish men in the street during Tikkun HaKlali near the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, on eve of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, September 22, 2025.

Russia spreads AI fakes claiming Jews are being paid to settle in Ukraine

Pilgrims in Jerusalem

The way to Jerusalem: A modern-day pilgrimage in the land’s ‘diverse embrace’

Remains of building believed to be a caravansai (inn) at the previously lost city of Asila in Egypt, August 28, 2026.

Egypt unearths Mamluk-era pilgrim’s inn belonging to lost city along historic Sinai trade route


WATCH: Pilgrims face closed doors at Church of the Holy Sepulchre

"We came here all the way from Chicago, ten thousand miles, hoping to see where Christ died and we were so disappointed," says upset tourist.

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre closed in protest of proposed property taxes, February 2018

Soldier injured in West Bank car ramming attempt near popular baptism site

The driver attempted to flee to the Allenby Bridge, on the border with Jordan, but was arrested by authorities.

Christian Orthodox pilgrims arrive to celebrate Epiphany holiday at Qasr el Yahud

Hundreds commemorate Jewish sage at his tomb in southern Israel

The pilgrimage to the mystic's tomb is held on the Jewish-calendar anniversary of his death and part of the memorial ritual involves faithful prostrating themselves on his grave stone.

A Jewish worshipper throws candles into a fire during an annual pilgrimage to the gravesite of Rabbi Yisrael Abuhatzeira, a Moroccan-born sage and kabbalist also known as the Baba Sali.

Passages – ‘Birthright’ for Christian college students

"The majority come because they are committed Christians, they want to see the Bible come alive."

American Christian college students in Israel as part of a program aimed at Christian students, called Passages, visit the holy site of the Mount Precipice in the Galilee town of Nazareth.

Record breaking 20% increase in Christmas pilgrims to Israel expected

Tourism Ministry: Over 3.5 million tourists in 2017 – 500,000 more than previous year.

Eastern Orthodox pilgrims in Jerusalem

American women war veterans visit Israel for spiritual healing

"Every day is a battle both physically and mentally. Jerusalem has given me a sense of purpose." says Iraq War vet.

Rocio Villanueva, 31, of Escondido, California (second from the right), joins hands with other US women veterans prior to being baptized in the Jordan River

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Try to correctly match each quote to the famous Evangelist who said it.

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Reflection and Prayer in Jerusalem from A Truth Seeker

"Why bring me on this trip? What do you ask of me, Lord? Why did You show these to me?"

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The Israel mission that launched a 'divine journey'

But, what could a business man and his wife, a teaching minister, with children and grandchildren, really do to support Israel from Nashville?

A worshipper holds an opened Bible during a Palm Sunday procession at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City.

Does the rest of the world understand how important Israel is?

This experience and privilege of serving the Jewish people in such a way gave us a great insight to what the world is lacking in the knowledge of Israel.

An Israeli soldier holds a flag next to the grave of a fallen soldier during a ceremony ahead of Memorial Day