Israel

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  Bethlehem's Nativity Church Gets 'World Heritage' Status The ancient Church of the Nativity in the Palestinian town of Bethlehem has been placed on the list of World Heritage sites by the United Nations' cultural arm. Religion Today Jul 02, 2012
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  Presbyterians to Tackle Gay Marriage, Divestment The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has scheduled debates over gay clergy and whether to pull church investments from companies that are involved in Israeli actions against Palestinians. Gregg Brekke Jun 28, 2012
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  Egypt: Election of Muslim Brotherhood's Morsi Sparks Concerns for Christians, Israel The news of Mohammed Morsi’s victory has increased international concerns over the uncertain future of both Christians in Egypt and future relations with neighboring Israel. Russ Jones Jun 26, 2012
• Israel Tourism Continues Record Growth in May 2012 Israel experienced another record month of tourism in May as over 321,000 visitors arrived, representing an increase of 5 percent over the previous high set in 2010. Elisa L. Moed Jun 19, 2012
• Christians March Down Fifth Avenue for Historic Stand in Support of Israel On Sunday, June 3, hundreds of Christians from dozens of churches around the New York City metropolitan area joined with more than 35,000 participants in the Celebrate Israel Parade. Religion Today Jun 05, 2012
• Literal Archaeological Treasure Trove Found in Israel Archeologists uncovered 140 gold and silver coins and a considerable amount of gold jewelry, believed to be hidden by a wealthy Jewish woman during the time of the Bar Kokhba Revolt against Roman rule. Ryan Jones Jun 05, 2012
• Iranian Official Calls for 'Islamic Awakening' to Destroy Israel An Iranian official called this week for an "Islamic Awakening" movement to help Palestinian Authority Arabs "demolish the Zionist regime." Religion Today May 18, 2012
• Egyptians Want to Ditch Peace Treaty With Israel, Poll Shows A new poll finds 61 percent of Egyptians favor abandoning the Egypt-Israel peace treaty, up from 54 percent a year ago. Religion Today May 15, 2012
• Israel: The Eye of the Storm Israelis contemplate a possible war against Iran with little worry but keen knowledge of what's at stake. Jill Nelson May 07, 2012
• Israel a Haven for Christians Amid Islamic Persecution in Middle East As radical Islamic groups are rising to power across the Middle East, many Christians are finding a safe haven in Israel. Religion Today Apr 11, 2012
• Jerusalem, the Capital of Israel... Right? Does our government really believe refusing to recognize Jerusalem as the eternal capital of Israel will pacify Arabs and Muslims? Cal Thomas Apr 02, 2012
• Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood to Electorate: 'No Israel' Egypt's newly elected Islamic-majority parliament has yet to take office, but already says it will never recognize Israel's right to exist. Religion Today Jan 10, 2012