This is not the heartland, but the Holy Land. The Baraka Bible Presbyterian Church, led by Awad, sits off the main road in the West Bank village of Beit Sahour, near Bethlehem. It’s an evangelical church that is proudly, defiantly Palestinian.
Palestine
Israel Moves to Strengthen Control of Jerusalem
Recent legislation highlights the stalemate between Israel and Palestine.
Protests Erupt Across Middle East in Response to Trump’s Jerusalem Announcement
Protests broke out across the Middle East in response to President Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Demonstrators took to the streets of Cairo, Istanbul, Amman, Bethlehem, Ramallah, and other cities.
Israel Forced to Cancel Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit due to Palestinian Claim
Israel will not go ahead with its planned exhibit of the Dead Sea Scrolls in Frankfurt, Germany because the German government has said it cannot guarantee that the scrolls will be returned if the Palestinians or Jordanians claim them.
John Kerry Accuses Israel of Failing to Work for Peace
Former Secretary of State John Kerry has said that he doesn’t believe the nation of Israel truly wants to achieve peace with their Palestinian neighbor.
Israelis and Palestinians Engage in Worst Clash in Years: 8 are Killed
Israelis and Palestinians clashed over the weekend in what is being called the worst display of Israeli-Palestinian violence in years.
Why Palestine Bears the Blame for the Arab-Israeli Conflict
The Palestinians, on the other hand, have consistently insisted that there is only one valid claim to the land: their own.
Seattle Seahawks Player Refuses to Join Other Athletes on Israel Trip
An NFL player for the Seattle Seahawks says he will not be participating in a trip to Israel due to his sympathy for Palestinians.
Obama Administration Released $221 Million to Palestinian Authority in Final Hours in Office
In the last hours of the outgoing administration, Obama’s office sent $221 million to the Palestinian Authority despite Republican opposition.
Israeli Supporters Protest Meeting of World Leaders Committed to Two-State Solution
A conference of world leaders was held in Paris on Sunday with efforts aimed at seeking a solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict.
