Christians in middle east

Lebanon's Christians face mounting hostility as sectarian divisions deepen

“The sentiment is ‘If you are not 100% with 'us,' then you must be 100% with 'them,'’ Help The Persecuted CEO Joshua Youssef explained.

Christian children displaced from Tyre, southern Lebanon, pray at the Greek Melkite Catholic Patriarchate in Rabweh, Lebanon, June 10, 2026.
Christian children displaced from Tyre, southern Lebanon, pray at the Greek Melkite Catholic Patriarchate in Rabweh, Lebanon, June 10, 2026.

Lebanese priest’s murder sparks sectarian outrage, calls to deport Syrians

Israeli Arab Christians take part in a procession in Haifa Sunday, 11th May 2014

Haifa resident arrested after vandalizing church, spitting on police officer

A memorial service is held at Sayyidet al-Najaat Church for five Christians, including a priest, who were killed in attacks in Rumiyeh, north of Beirut, Lebanon, on March 15, 2026.

Lebanese Forces chief welcomes JD Vance’s support for Lebanon’s Christian community


Christians will stand with Jews so they are not alone - opinion

Pastors and rabbis stand together on Capitol Hill 

 PASTOR LARRY HUCH speaks at an Israel Embassy event showing footage of the Hamas October 7 massacre.

Turkey arrests 25 suspects over church shooting - minister

The two main suspects were foreign nationals, one from Tajikistan and the other Russian, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said previously.

 The Italian Santa Maria Catholic Church is pictured after two masked gunmen were shooting during Sunday service, in Istanbul, Turkey January 28, 2024.

'No strings attached': In response to ‘Uncovering Christian missionary efforts’ - opinion

The idea that Israeli soldiers are so weak that they’ll sell their souls for a helmet is an insult to the intelligence of the IDF.  

Thousands of Christian supporters of Israel march in Jerusalem in the annual Feast of Tabernacles parade in 2019

Christian combat soldier sacrifices life for Israel: Sgt.-Maj. Urija Bayer

Sergeant-Major (Sgt.-Maj.) Urija Bayer was a Christian combat soldier in the IDF who lost his life in battle on Sunday. He was proud to serve in the IDF and defend Israel.

 Sergeant first class Urija Bayer z"l

Christians supporting Israel and the Jewish people - opinion

Christians around the world stand against antisemitism in rallies and embrace the bond that they share with Jewish people.

PASAGES STUDENTS attend a rally in Washington to show their support for Israel

Thousands mourning in Christian town in Iraq after wedding hall fire

The fire happened in a Christian town that has been recovering since the war on ISIS. ISIS expelled Christians from Mosul, Nineveh, and Christian towns like Hamdaniya.

 People gather at the site following a fatal fire at a wedding celebration, in the district of Hamdaniya in Iraq's Nineveh province, Iraq, September 27, 2023.

Tourism Ministry convenes to address harassment of Jerusalem Christians

The Tourism Ministry-led forum included leaders from across Israel's government and focused on the recent spike in attacks against Christians in the historic Old City.

 CHRISTIAN WORSHIPERS take part in a Good Friday procession in Jerusalem’s Old City. With the confluence of Passover, Easter and Ramadan earlier in 2023

Concerns grow over rising attacks against Christian sites in Israel

Dozens of incidents, ranging from spitting to vandalism to assault, have been committed by extremist Jews against Christians and their sites this year.

Jerusalem Church (Illustrative)

Luxury hotel lease sparks controversy in Jerusalem’s Armenian quarter

Concerns grow over the proposed lease for a luxury hotel in Jerusalem's Armenian Quarter, which could displace residents, businesses, and religious institutions, irrevocably changing the landscape.

 INSIDE THE Armenian Quarter, festooned with flags.

From Iranian Muslim to Israeli Christian priest: The life of Daniel Dana

How did Jamshid Hassani, a Shi’ite Muslim born in Iran, become a Christian priest living in Israel, who only recently discovered his Jewish roots?

 ‘I am a simple soldier of my people’ – Dr. Daniel Dana