Jan 10, 2022
Israel helps hold historic baptism
For the first time in a century, a large procession of over 1,000 worshippers participated in the holding of a traditional baptismal ceremony by the Franciscan Order in the Land…
Nov 09, 2021
Pelicans invade Israel
Flocks of some 45,000 of the migrating birds have touched down in Israel, as one of their favorite layovers during their journey south to Africa to spend the winter. By…
Jan 19, 2021
COGAT facilitates Christian baptisms
Israel’s Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) helped to facilitate baptism ceremonies for Christian worshippers from the Greek Orthodox and Ethiopian Orthodox denominations in the West Bank yesterday,…
Jan 11, 2021
Israel helps end 54-year wait for Epiphany
After a years-long effort to remove landmines near the site revered by Christians as where Jesus was baptized, Israel facilitated the marking of the Epiphany holiday on Sunday (January 10)…