Dec 22, 2022
Jerusalem Santa wishes all Merry Christmas
The quintessential figure issued holiday greetings to Christians around the world from a hot air balloon against the background of the Old City. By Erin Viner A video and…
Nov 25, 2021
COGAT helps plan Christmas celebrations
In efforts to ensure a safe and happy holiday for Christian residents of the Holy Land, the Head of the Unit for Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT)…
Nov 30, 2020
COGAT helps start of Christmas celebration
Christmastime is an important and festive season in the Holy Land, where traditional holiday events attract significant tourism and help bolster local economies. Sadly, this year’s celebrations take place under…
Nov 26, 2020
COVID-19 spikes as Israel lifts lockdown
The Israeli Ministry of Health reported this morning that 1,069 people tested positive for COVID-19 over the past 24 hours. The latest data reflects the first time daily virus cases…
Nov 24, 2020
Gaza health sector near collapse by COVID-19
Gaza public health officials are warning that a sharp increase in coronavirus infections in the Palestinian enclave could soon overwhelm its limited medical system as soon as next week. The…
Dec 25, 2019
Thousands celebrate Christmas in Holy Land
Christmas cheer rang out as Christians celebrated this year’s festivities throughout the Holy Land. In his annual videotaped Christmas greeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said “The State of Israel is…
Dec 18, 2018
Israel issues 650 entry permits for Gazan Christians ahead of Christmas
The Israeli Military's Civil Administration issued 650 permits for Christian families from the Gaza Strip to visit Israel and the West Bank. According to a military source that informed TV7…
Dec 19, 2016
Gaza’s dwindling Christian community holds Christmas mass
The Hamas-run Palestinian enclave's dwindling Christian community held a mass in Gaza city yesterday, one week ahead of Christmas. Christians make up a minority of about 3,500 people, most of…