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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.
“Facts can never be a criminal offense,” said Deputy Prime Minister Mona Keijzer, who has appealed after being charged with incitement to intolerance in July.
The meeting followed reports of some Druze community leaders seeking to come under permanent Israeli control.
It might be possible to negotiate permanent recognition of Israel’s control of the Israeli Golan from the Syrian government, TAU’s Joel Parker tells JNS.
Historically loyal to the Assad regime, the ethno-religious minority fears retribution by Islamist forces that ousted the dictator.
