Dec 22, 2022
Jerusalem Santa wishes all Merry Christmas
The quintessential figure issued holiday greetings to Christians around the world from a hot air balloon against the background of the Old City. By Erin Viner A video and…
Nov 25, 2021
COGAT helps plan Christmas celebrations
In efforts to ensure a safe and happy holiday for Christian residents of the Holy Land, the Head of the Unit for Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT)…
Nov 30, 2020
COGAT helps start of Christmas celebration
Christmastime is an important and festive season in the Holy Land, where traditional holiday events attract significant tourism and help bolster local economies. Sadly, this year’s celebrations take place under…
Nov 26, 2020
COVID-19 spikes as Israel lifts lockdown
The Israeli Ministry of Health reported this morning that 1,069 people tested positive for COVID-19 over the past 24 hours. The latest data reflects the first time daily virus cases…
Nov 24, 2020
Gaza health sector near collapse by COVID-19
Gaza public health officials are warning that a sharp increase in coronavirus infections in the Palestinian enclave could soon overwhelm its limited medical system as soon as next week. The…
Dec 25, 2019
Thousands celebrate Christmas in Holy Land
Christmas cheer rang out as Christians celebrated this year’s festivities throughout the Holy Land. In his annual videotaped Christmas greeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said “The State of Israel is…