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From Conflict to Collaboration: The Role of Innovation in Strengthening the Abraham Accords

TEL AVIV, Israel — In the wake of the October 7, 2023, Hamas onslaught on Israel, Startup Nation Central has adapted its approach to continue fostering international relationships through Israeli innovation. Avi Hasson, CEO of the Tel Aviv-based nonprofit, emphasized that while operations have shifted to a more discreet mode, the organization’s commitment to innovation […]

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2025 Global Persecution Index: A Stark Portrait of Rising Oppression and Unyielding Faith

In a revealing new report of International Christian Concern (ICC), the 2025 Global Persecution Index exposes a rapidly shifting landscape of religious freedom—a tale of escalating authoritarianism, mass displacement, and religious nationalism that is redrawing the global map of faith. A World in TurmoilThe report details how authoritarian regimes and extremist movements have united to […]

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Faithful to the End: New Film Honors 21 Christian Martyrs on 10th Anniversary

MINYA, Egypt – A decade after the harrowing execution of 21 Christian men by ISIS on a Libyan beach, their legacy is being honored in a poignant new animated film titled The 21. This cinematic tribute serves as a powerful reminder of their steadfast faith, resilience, and the lasting impact of their sacrifice on Christians […]

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Hungary’s Azbej Hails Italian Partnership and Reflects on EU Developments

Warsaw, Poland – In a recent Facebook post, Tristan Azbej—the Hungarian Secretary of State responsible for assisting persecuted Christians and implementing the Hungary Helps program—shared highlights from the EU Foreign Affairs Council’s development meeting. The post underscored growing collaboration between Hungary and Italy on addressing crises affecting persecuted Christians worldwide. Meeting with Italy’s Deputy Foreign […]

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US Foreign Aid Programs Under Fire for Funding Terror-Linked Organizations

A recent report by the Middle East Forum (MEF) has revealed that US foreign aid programs have disbursed over $164 million to terror-linked organizations since 2007. The majority of these funds, $152.9 million, came from the US Agency for International Development (USAID), while the US State Department was responsible for $11.6 million. The report highlights […]

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Azbej Tristan: Hungary’s Vision Will Redefine EU Development Policy

Warsaw, Poland – Hungary’s Azbej Champions a New Model of International Partnership at EU Meeting Warsaw, Poland – Tristan Azbej, Hungary’s Secretary of State for Assisting Persecuted Christians and head of the Hungary Helps program, has taken to Facebook to share his latest diplomatic engagement. In his post, marked with the message “✌🏻From Washington ✈️ […]

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Trump’s Return Fuels Momentum for Abraham Accords Expansion, Says Expert

Washington, D.C. – January 2025 – The return of President Donald Trump to the White House is already generating positive momentum for the Abraham Accords, according to Asher Fredman, a Senior Fellow at the Misgav Institute for National Security and Director for Israel at the Abraham Accords Peace Institute. Fredman shared his insights during a […]

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Evangelicals Praise Trump for Gaza Ceasefire Agreement and Hostage Release Plan

January 17, 2025 Washington DC: President-elect Donald J. Trump’s assertive stance against Hamas has been credited with catalyzing the recently announced Gaza ceasefire agreement and the phased release of hostages, according to American evangelical leader Mike Evans. “Donald Trump is the reason the hostages are going home,” said Evans, founder of the Friends of Zion […]

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European Ministers Press Syria’s New Leadership on Inclusion and Minority Rights

Damascus, Syria – In a landmark visit, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot met with Ahmed al-Sharaa, the de facto leader of Syria, marking the first visit by European ministers since rebels seized control of Damascus on December 8, 2024. The ministers emphasized the crucial need for inclusion of all […]

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Morgan Ortagus: A New Chapter in U.S. Middle East Diplomacy

Morgan Ortagus Appointed as Deputy Special Presidential Envoy for Middle East Peace Washington DC: In a move that highlights the Trump administration’s focus on Middle Eastern diplomacy, President-elect Donald Trump announced Morgan Ortagus as the Deputy Special Presidential Envoy for Middle East Peace. The announcement, made on Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, has been […]