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Middle East Conflict
The Middle East has long been the site of religious and ethnic animosities, often erupting into outright warfare. Christians have tended in the past to view these events through the prism of biblical prophecies regarding the End Times. Today, they watch the Middle East with a wary eye, worried about the safety of resilient Christian minorities seeking to carve out a precarious existence for themselves amid a hostile climate of persecution. Many fear that the wave of revolutions touched off in 2011, and dubbed by some as the “Arab Spring,” will empower Islamist elements that will drive Christian communities from their ancient homelands.
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News
Gaza’s Hunger Crisis Is Worsening. On the Ground, Complexities Abound.
Desperation, attacks, and looting lead to a “tough situation,” says Samaritan’s Purse.
News
Israeli Strike on Gaza Church Leaves Three Dead
“Everyone I talk to in Gaza from the Christian community asked me to find a way for them to get out.”
News
Muslim Militants Went on a Syrian Rampage
One Alawite survivor turned off the lights. One was too heavy to kidnap. One quickly showed a surprising ID.
A War of Choice—the Wrong Choice
A case that the recent US strikes on Iran are unlawful, unnecessary, unpopular, and risky—especially for persecuted Iranian Christians.
The Bulletin
‘No Kings’ Protests, Israel-Iran Conflict, and Gen Z Questions Parenting
The Bulletin discusses No Kings protests, Israel and Iran, and the reasons young adults are choosing to not have kids.
The Bulletin
Israel Strikes Iran, Political Violence, and the Economics of Aging
The Bulletin discusses Israel’s strikes on Iran, the assassination of a Minnesota politician, and a conversation with Sita Slavov about the economics of aging.
News
In Gaza, Empty Markets and Unaffordable Canned Lentils
A Muslim-background believer describes the worsening hunger crisis, blaming both Israel and Hamas.
The Bulletin
The Abortion Pill, Israel-Iran Clash, and Popularity of Hasan Piker
The Bulletin discusses the abortion-pill court case, this week’s Israel-Iran clash, and the popularity of Twitch influencer Hasan Piker.
News
The Middle East’s Favorite Christmas Carol Is About War and Hate
Traditional melody suggests it is only when Christians realize the holiday comes with “hard realities” that the spirit of Nativity dwells in their hearts.
Wire Story
Most US Christians Back Israel’s ‘Bold Measures’ to Combat Hamas
But they still want to see civilian casualties minimized, negotiations, and political solutions for lasting peace, according to a new survey.