The Book of Matthew in the Bible tells us the story of the Wise Men, the Magi, who came from the East to Jerusalem, asking, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews?"
Against the backdrop of rising antisemitism, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar is calling on Jews from a number of countries to make “Aliyah” (immigrate to Israel). “We stand for the right of every Jew to live in security anywhere. But today, I am calling on Jews in the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Canada, and Belgium to immigrate to Israel,” Sa’ar told participants at the “J-50” Forum.
In Bethlehem, the city known as the birthplace of Jesus, there's something else to celebrate this Christmas. The Nativity Encounter is a new project designed to share the story of Jesus with those who live where the story began.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Mediterranean allies on Monday to promote economic advancement and regional security. Netanyahu warned that Israel is closely monitoring Iran. In Jerusalem and Bethlehem, Christmas celebrations have returned after the two-year war.
A unique prayer gathering is drawing believers from Capitol Hill to humble themselves and pray for their nation in the heart of the Holy City. CBN News looked into what is fueling this movement and why it's being held in Jerusalem.
The Israeli government is signaling it may not be finished with Iran, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to meet with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Concerns are growing over terrorist groups rearming and renewed Israeli and U.S. military action in the Middle East.
During Advent, many Christians sing the beloved hymn, 'O Come, O Come Emmanuel.' But most don't realize that this hymn was composed to be an Advent song, not a Christmas carol.
Australian authorities say they moved quickly to prevent another possible violent attack as the country continues to process last weekend’s deadly terror assault in Sydney. Australian police arrested seven men Thursday after receiving intelligence that a violent act may have been planned.
Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of the Second Jewish Temple in Jerusalem after the Maccabean Revolt and a victory over their Greek-Syrian oppressors. The revolt allowed the Jewish people to reclaim their Temple and practice their faith. A recent archaeological revelation highlights the Maccabean-Hasmonian era and much more.
Egypt and Israel agreed to a huge natural gas deal on Wednesday that will hopefully calm strained relations after two years of war. In Australia, meanwhile, the first victim of Sunday's anti-Semitic Hanukkah terror attack was laid to rest.