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Tehran is “vulnerable both internally and externally,” having suffered a series of blows in quick succession.
Scholars and historians have concluded that Jesus Christ was a Jew from Judea who lived under Roman rule.
Francis has been increasingly critical of Israel.
More Druze have applied for Israeli citizenship since the fall of Assad.
The religious minority makes up 1.8% of the country’s total population.
“At a time when Israel is fighting on seven fronts, we deeply appreciate the steadfast support of our Christian friends around the world,” said the Israeli premier.
Pontiff claims children are being “machine-gunned” by the IDF.
“This is cruelty. This is not war,” the Roman pontiff said of Israel’s strikes against Hamas terrorists in Gaza.
Some 44% of European Jewish youth have faced antisemitic harassment.
The Jerusalem Municipality “extends its best wishes to its Christian residents and visitors for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”
A fifth-grade history textbook presents Jews as “merciless.”
“The terrible tragedy that took the lives of 12 youngsters, who were simply enjoying the sport they loved most, demands mobilization for rehabilitation and growth,” said the CEO of the Israel Football Association.
