This year, December 25th marks a rare and extraordinary occasion: the convergence of Christmas Day and the start of Hanukkah. Known as “Chrismukkah,” this unique overlap, occurring for only the fifth time in 114 years, creates an opportunity for interfaith families around the world to celebrate their traditions together in a spirit of unity and […]
Egypt Takes Steps to Foster Religious Tolerance in Education CAIRO (Impact-se) – Egypt has taken a significant step toward improving relations with Jewish and Christian communities by reforming its state-issued textbooks to remove antisemitic and anti-Christian content. This initiative marks a milestone in fostering religious tolerance and inclusivity in Egyptian society. According to a report […]
Baku, December 24 (AZERTAC) – President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan has underscored the significant role of the Christian community in Azerbaijani society in a letter to Pope Francis on the occasion of Christmas. “The Christian community holds a distinctive place in modern Azerbaijani society. Our Christian citizens, who have settled in Azerbaijan and lived here […]
USCIRF Welcomes Senator Schumer’s Appointment of Ariela Dubler to U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Washington, DC – Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) announced on December 20, 2024 the appointment of Ariela Dubler to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). “We enthusiastically welcome Ariela Dubler’s appointment to the Commission,” stated USCIRF Chair Stephen Schneck. “Her […]
With Donald Trump returning to the White House, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has renewed efforts to expand the Abraham Accords, aiming to include Saudi Arabia in Israel’s normalization agreements with Arab nations. During Trump’s first term, the United States brokered normalization agreements between Israel and four Arab nations—UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan—under the Abraham […]
BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA: Rhoda Jatau, a Christian and mother of 5 in Nigeria, has been fully acquitted of any wrongdoing following a two-and-a-half-year legal ordeal on charges of alleged blasphemy. Jatau was imprisoned in May 2022 on blasphemy charges for allegedly sharing a video on WhatsApp condemning the lynching of Deborah Emmanuel Yakubu, a Nigerian university […]
Trump Names Brian Burch as Ambassador to the Holy See WASHINGTON, D.C. – President-elect Donald Trump announced on Dec. 20, 2024, that he has selected Brian Burch, the president and co-founder of CatholicVote, as the United States ambassador to the Holy See. Trump shared the news on Truth Social, describing Burch as a “devout Catholic” […]
Israeli AutoTech and its potential to advance Middle Eastern diplomacy have taken center stage in a thought-provoking blog by Will F. Simon, an expert in Israeli automotive technology and investment sectors. In his analysis, published in Israel Times Simon argues that technological innovation, particularly in the mobility and automotive industries, could play a transformative role […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a leading member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and co-chair of the Abraham Accords Caucus, has reinforced the legacy of the historic Abraham Accords by securing three major provisions in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). These measures aim to strengthen partnerships […]
ADF attorneys favorably settle case with state officials two months after filing suit ATLANTA – To settle a lawsuit brought by Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys representing a Christian college, Georgia officials have agreed to allow Luther Rice College and Seminary to participate in the state’s financial aid programs. ADF attorneys filed the lawsuit Luther Rice College and Seminary v. […]