Netanyahu to meet with Pompeo in London to discuss Iran
Israeli premier plans to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and European leaders on the sidelines of NATO’s 70th anniversary event.
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Archaeologists announce discovery of the biblical city of Ziklag
After years of searching and speculation, researchers think they have finally located the Philistine city where David hid from King Saul prior to ascending the monarchy.
Jews flock to Temple Mount for Jerusalem Day, despite Arabs riots
Arab riots on the Temple Mount have not discouraged hundreds of Jews from ascending to their holiest site, as thousands arrive in the Old City of Jerusalem to take part in Jerusalem Day celebrations.
Hollywood's Revisiting of Exodus Story a Part of Throwback 'Year of the Bible'
In a throwback to the golden age of cinema, Hollywood has declared 2014 the "Year of the Bible." From Ridley Scott's "Exodus" starring Christian Bale as Moses, to Russell Crowe playing Noah, Hollywood is gambling on new innovations in technology and star power to revisit some of the most popular stories ever told.
Syria Jihadist Group Forces Christians to Submit to Islam or Face Death
A powerful Syrian jihadist group with links to al-Qaeda has forced Christian leaders in the northern Syrian city of Raqqa to sign a contract of submission and enter into the medieval Islamic term as "dhimmis" in exchange for their protection.
Mike Huckabee: Israel Has 'License' to Act Independently on Iran
Now that the U.S. and other P5+1 powers made an interim nuclear deal with Iran without Israel's involvement, the Jewish state is free to act as it sees fit on the Iranian issue without consulting America, former Arkansas governor and 2008 presidential candidate Mike Huckabee said in an exclusive interview with JNS.org.
Pope Francis Prays for Safety and Religious Liberty of Mid-East Christians
During a Mass with Egypt's Catholic leader, Pope Francis prayed for the safety and religious liberty of Middle East Christians.
With Sharia Law De-Emphasized, Egypt Christians Call Draft Constitution a Positive Step
Egypt's new draft constitution, to be voted on in a national referendum in January, is being hailed for its improvements over the 2012 Islamist-backed constitution. But the new constitution still has a number of shortcomings on religious and personal freedoms, according to concerned Egyptian Christians and human rights groups.
As Western Powers Debate Military Action, Syria Christians Face Uncertain Future
Caught between the larger Sunni-Shi'a battles for supremacy in Syria, Christians are forced to contemplate an uncertain future as Western powers debate action against the government of Bashar al-Assad.
Christian Persecution Continues in Mideast, Asia and Africa
Christians continue to be persecuted in the Middle East, Asia and Africa through church attacks, blasphemy accusations and murders, states a summary by the Gatestone Institute of such incidents during January 2013.
