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 12, 2021
Israel declares unwavering partnership with Christians worldwide
The proclamation came at the 5th annual Christian Media Summit hosted by the Israel Government Press Office (GPO). By Erin Viner “We know that we can count on you, dear…
Sep 15, 2021
Herzog welcomes new Bahrain envoy
The first-ever Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the State of Israel, H.E. Mr. Khaled Yusuf Al Jalahma, has presented his letter of credence to Israeli President Isaac Herzog.…
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)…
Jun 08, 2017
PM Netanyahu: ‘Israel provides all religions freedom of worship’
In a special joint session of Israel's Parliament, the Knesset, and the United States congress, both Jerusalem and Washington marked the 50th year to the 1967 Middle East war, in which…