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Arthur's Precept Ministries is still inviting participants to an April tour of Jerusalem, Galilee, and surrounding areas. Others in the Middle East are turning to additional markets to boost tourism. Resourceful Arab Christians are looking beyond the United States in search of fellow believers willing to visit. Habib Khoury, co-owner of Shepherds Tours & Travel Co. Ltd., says he is working with a Christian group from Uganda for an Easter tour. A passionate Christian, Khoury urged more Christians to travel to the Middle East.

"Christians of the Holy Land can be Palestinians, and we are suffering the same as our Palestinian Muslim brothers," Khoury says. "Occupation does not differentiate between Christian and Muslim, and a pilgrimage to the Holy Land at this time is very important."

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Strengthen Christian Presence In The Holy Land, Carey PleadsMiddle-East leaders asked to help tone down violence that has killed 650 in 10 months. (August 2, 2001)

Violence Puts Archaeologists Between Rocks, Hard PlacesAbout half of the planned excavations in the Holy Land this summer have been canceled. (June 27, 2001)

Pilgrimages Drop and Workers Lose Jobs as Middle East Violence ContinuesSilence fills places normally crowded with pilgrims, reports British group. (April 11, 2001)

Previous Christianity Today articles on violence in Israel:

Activists well acquainted with terror"Jerusalem Women Speak" tour gains relevance for audience members struggling with new fears. (September 27, 2001)

Palestine's Christians Persist Despite PressuresWith escalating violence in Israel, ministries face a "sad and scary" situation. (September 19, 2001)

Sleepless and 'Terrified', Orphans, Staff Dare to Hope Truce Will HoldAfter three days of fighting in Beit Jala, the Israeli army withdraws but warns it may return. (September 5, 2001)

Despite Israeli Objections, Irineos Is New Greek Orthodox PatriarchProtesting under a sixth century law, Israeli objections overturned by supreme court. (Aug. 23, 2001)

Amid Fears for Future, Jerusalem's Churches Embark On Prayers for PeaceWeek of prayer launched with services held in various congregations. (Aug. 22, 2001)

Amid Fears for Future, Jerusalem's Churches Embark On Prayers for PeaceWeek of prayer launched with services held in various congregations. (Aug. 22, 2001)

Greek Orthodox Priest Falls Victim to Middle East ConflictMonks worry they may appear as threats to each warring side. (June 21, 2001)

Holy Land RoadblocksChristian pilgrims learn about Palestinians' everyday indignities. (Apr. 9, 2001)

Christian Zionists Rally for Jewish StateMore than 600 Christians from around the world flock to Jerusalem to show solidarity with Israel as peace process collapses. (Apr. 9, 2001)

Between a Rock and a Holy SiteMuslims have stepped up their efforts to take control of places revered by Jews and Christians. (Feb. 13, 2001)

The Peace RegressWhat's behind the current outbreak of hostilities in the Holy Land? (Jan. 11, 2001)

Conflict in the Holy LandA timeline of trials for the most contested piece of real estate in the world.

Christmas in Palestine: Hunger and WarStarvation threatens Palestinian villages if U.N. aid continues to be delayed, Vatican official warns. (Dec. 13, 2000)

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