Arab Christians

'I refuse to hide my cross': Jerusalem's Christians describe a climate of fear

Clergy, residents, and business owners say assaults against Christians in Jerusalem are becoming more frequent – and more tolerated

|ByDANA BEN-SHIMON
‘We were taught to love each other, not to hate. Christians are a peaceful community,’ says Naji Mansour, owner of Mansour Money Change in the Old City. Premium
Modified shotgun found at the home of a 51-year-old man in Kafr Kanna on April 26, 2026.

Galilee resident arrested after police seize Palestinian flags, military uniforms from his home

Israeli security forces obtained a search warrant for the 51-year-old man's apartment after receiving a tip that he was in possession of illegal weapons. 

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Maronite Father Pierre al-Raei, in an undated picture.

Lebanese Maronite priest killed by IDF tank fire targeting suspected Hezbollah terrorists

Father Pierre al-Raei was a Maronite parish priest in a Christian village near the border who reportedly spoke out against Hezbollah terrorists and coordinated with Israeli authorities.

|ByYOAV ETIEL, JAMES GENN
People gather next to the Christmas tree at Manger Square on the day of Christmas events with Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, on Christmas Eve, in the Old City of Bethlehem, December 24, 2025.

Israeli authorities prevented PA VP from attending Christmas Eve mass in Bethlehem - report

Israeli authorities prevent PA Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh from attending Bethlehem's Christmas Eve mass, the Palestinian Authority-run WAFA claimed, as celebrations resume after two years.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Christian youth see 'future of despair' says Greek Orthodox Patriarch

President Herzog and the Patriarch each emphasized the importance of coexistence, mutual respect and dignity as qualities integral to making peace.

DECEMBER 30, 2022ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilus III, gives a press conference at the Palestinian run Imperial Hotel inside Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem's Old City on March 29, 2022.

Christmas in Jerusalem: The Christian history in Israel's capital

Though a minority in a city with a majority of Jews and Muslims, Christians have a long history in Israel’s capital.

DECEMBER 24, 2022ByJUDITH SUDILOVSKY
A CHRISTMAS tree provides festive cheer at the New Gate, Jerusalem’s Old City.

Levant Christians fear: Is this the end of Middle East Christianity? - opinion

Minorities and human rights issues and the lack of security in the West Bank are usually ignored by human rights groups.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022ByHADEEL OUEIS
An entrance of the Church of the Nativity is seen locked amid coronavirus precautions, in Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank March 11, 2020

Brazilian Jews and Arabs hold hummus championship to celebrate coexistence — and food

Brazilian Jews and Arabs came together in a community event with a favorite common ground: hummus.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022ByMARCUS GILBAN/JTA
A team of three Christian Arab Brazilians, seated in front, won first place at the inaugural Abrahamic Hummus Championship in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sept. 21, 2022

Arab Israeli Christian aims to debunk myths about Jewish state

“They see me and my ideas as a threat to what they are trying to promote."

APRIL 22, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jonathan Elkhoury

One Israeli Christian is on mission to reclaim the identity of his people

Christians in Israel have been swept into a nationalistic agenda.

APRIL 14, 2022ByNICOLE JANSEZIAN / ALL ISRAEL NEWS
Shadi Khalloul

Palestinian Evangelical Pastor Johnny Shahwan released from jail

Breaking: The pastor was arrested for 'promoting normalization'

APRIL 11, 2022ByALL ARAB NEWS STAFF, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rev. Johnny Shahwan

An Orthodox 'settler' visits the family of a Christian Arab Israeli hero

Opinion: Jonathan Feldstein remembers Amir Khoury

APRIL 7, 2022ByJONATHAN FELDSTEIN
Remembering Amir Khoury

Haredi Bnei Brak considers naming street after Christian 'hero of Israel'

Ultra-Orthodox Jews mourn Christian-Arab officer who halted Bnei Brak terror attack.

APRIL 4, 2022ByTAL HEINRICH / ALL ISRAEL NEWS
Amir Khoury

Christian community must take responsibility for promoting reconciliation

Opinion: Six stages for building peace for Israel, the Palestinians and other nations

MARCH 17, 2022ByDANIEL MUNAYER
Palestinian Authority and Israeli flags (illustrative)