On his visit to Israel this week, Ambassador-Designate for International Religious Freedom Mark Walker said meeting families of hostages and survivors of Hamas captivity left him “overwhelmed,” reaffirming what he called the “spiritual and historic bond” between the United States and Israel. Walker, a former Republican congressman and Baptist pastor …
Read More »Ancient synagogue uncovered in Israel reveals Jewish life alongside rise of early Christianity
A 1,500-year-old synagogue was recently uncovered in northern Israel — a discovery that sheds light on the enduring Jewish presence in the region that also gave rise to early Christianity. The synagogue was found in the Yehudiya Nature Reserve in the Golan Heights, known in the Old Testament as Golan. …
Read More »IOC suggests no major sports competitions in Indonesia after country bars Israeli gymnasts from championships
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is recommending that no international sporting events be held in Indonesia after the country barred the Israeli national gymnastics team from the world championships in Jakarta. Additionally, the IOC is ending any discussions with Indonesia about hosting the Olympics in the future. “These actions deprive …
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