Religion
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About half of Republicans and nearly 90% of Democrats think that the U.S. president isn’t too religious or at all religious, according to the Pew Research Center data.
“Will someone please tell Pope Leo that Iran has killed at least 42,000 innocent, completely unarmed, protesters,” the president wrote.
“The military at large is not systemically antisemitic,” but there is “definitely a lack of concern for religious needs,” said Rabbi Elie Estrin of the Aleph Institute.
Another visit is planned after the conclusion of Passover, a spokesman for Ben-Gvir said.
“Religious liberty is foundational to our Constitution, and the freedom to practice one’s faith openly and in community is central to the American story,” said Scott Bessent, the U.S. treasury secretary.
“In our region, Israel alone protects our Christian community which is growing and prospering,” said the Israeli premier.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog highlighted concerns over the safety and security of Christian communities in the Middle East.
The Islamist terror group framed the call as a response to Israel’s closing of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.
Israel temporarily asked people of all faiths to avoid worship at major religious sites in Jerusalem’s Old City, the prime minister said.
Prime Minister’s Office announced effort to allow Christians access to places of worship on Easter despite emergency measures due to Iran war.
The congresswoman from New York received the Eishet Chayil Award from the Chabad of Stamford, Conn.
Dani Dayan said that he and the pontiff “addressed the alarming rise in antisemitism worldwide and the urgent need for coordinated, decisive action to confront it.”
