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Jerusalem’s Santa Claus Spreads Hope And Joy Amidst War And Pandemic

Issa Anis Kassissieh, the only certified Santa in the Holy Land, brings cheer to a stressed city

Zenger · Dec 21, 2023

OPINION - These awful killings in a Gaza church show how Israel is losing the strategic war

Measured, is how you might describe the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pizzaballa, whom I’ve met twice now. He’s a clever, thoughtful Italian – a potential future pope – and the last person you’d expect to indulge in excitable hyperbole.

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2023

School's Out: Freed Palestinian Teens Unable To Return To Class

Like many other imprisoned Palestinian teenagers released as part of an exchange deal with Israel, Mohamed al-Salaymeh hoped to regain a semblance of normality after months in detention.

International Business Times · Dec 16, 2023

Israelis and Palestinians warring over a homeland is far from unique

The ongoing horrors unfolding in Israel and Gaza have deep-rooted origins that stem from a complex and contested question: Who has rights to the same territory?

The Conversation · Dec 12, 2023

8 vegetables to harvest in December for delicious and hearty winter meals

Winter crops can taste all the sweeter after a few frosts and are perfect for Christmas plates

Homes & Gardens · Dec 9, 2023

Jerusalem Biennale Goes International Amidst Postponement

Israeli artists showcase exhibitions abroad to maintain solidarity and support amidst security tensions.

Zenger · Dec 8, 2023

Israel police stop settlers march in Jerusalem after ‘racist chants’

The march had initially been approved despite concerns over potential violence during the war on Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2023

Treasures destroyed and masterpieces in vaults: War's toll for art in Israel and Gaza

After the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, curators in Israel raced to lock their most precious museum items into safe storage. In Gaza, the fighting has caused damage to more than 100 cultural landmarks.

WEKU · Dec 8, 2023

Israeli right-wing extremists intimidate Armenian protesters in Jerusalem

Israeli right-wing extremists have been harassing members of Jerusalem’s Armenian community protesting the razing of an important historic site. An Australian businessman purchased the area, called Cows' Garden, back in 2021 to build a hotel there but there has been fierce opposition from the Armenian community. In recent weeks, the…

France 24 · Dec 3, 2023

Hamas frees more Israeli hostages as truce in Gaza lasts another day

Hamas freed two Israeli women Thursday afternoon and more hostage releases were expected to follow, the Israeli military said. At least 10 Israelis a day, along with other nationals, have been released during the truce, in return for Israel’s release of at least 30 Palestinian prisoners.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 30, 2023