Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar establishes a dedicated working group, headed by Ambassador George Deek, Israel's Special Envoy to the Christian World, to strengthen dialogue with churches and Christian leaders worldwide and lead Israel's preparations for the arrival of millions of Christian pilgrims.

Eight pilgrims from different regions - Evangelical Christians, Catholics, and Jews - walked side by side through the Way to Jerusalem pilgrimage route as one united group.

For the first time in 2,000 years, visitors can walk the ancient main street of Jerusalem that once led millions of pilgrims to the Temple Mount.

Israel’s economy enters the second half of the decade at a critical inflection point.

The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem shared a 2025 Christmas message that affirmed a message of hope amid times of hardship.

With the end of the "Swords of Iron" War, reduced travel warnings, and the return of international flights, Israel's Ministry of Tourism is preparing for the arrival of about 130,000 tourists in December, including about 40,000 Christian pilgrims coming to celebrate Christmas.

At 6:30 a.m. on October 7, 2023, explosions shattered the quiet of Kibbutz Nir Oz near the Gaza border, beginning hours of fire, killings, and kidnappings that left Israel’s hardest-hit community in ruins.

Ditsa Or, the mother of Avinatan Or, who was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, 2023, delivered a speech at the seventh Christian Media Summit in Jerusalem. Addressing an audience of Christian journalists and media professionals, she shared her personal story of loss, resilience, and unwavering faith in God.

Metula remains a half-empty border town in northern Israel two years after October 7, 2023, but 31-year-old Ortal Israel is among the few who have returned, choosing home, community, and resilience over fear.

The Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees (DSPR) warned that the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains "extremely fragile" despite a declared ceasefire, as the ecumenical organization rushes to provide winter aid and medical care after losing four staff members and multiple facilities to the conflict.