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…
Feb 08, 2022
IDF holds earthquake drill
Sirens sounded across several Israeli cities on Monday as part of the first test of the nation’s earthquake early warning system. By Erin Viner Israelis are unfortunately used to run…
Jan 24, 2022
Israel shaken by 2 earthquakes
Two separate tremors rattled the northern sector of the country within 24 hours over the weekend. By Erin Viner A 3.6 magnitude earthquake in the Jordan Valley region yesterday was…
Dec 22, 2021
Christmas 2021: Christians in Israel
On the eve of Christmas, Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) released statistics on the Christian population in the country. By Erin Viner About 182,000 Christians live in Israel, compromising…
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…
Sep 08, 2020
COVID curfews placed on 40 Israeli cities
Israel’s governmental Coronavirus Cabinet announced that beginning this evening, restrictions will be implemented in 40 cities, towns, communities and neighborhoods where the disease is prevalent. The official body, tasked with…
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…