Israel and Hamas Reach Agreement for Ceasefire and Hostage Release

Israel and Hamas Reach Agreement for Ceasefire and Hostage Release

Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal that is expected to halt fighting in the Gaza Strip temporarily. The agreement aims to secure the release of hostages taken by the terror group since October 7, 2023. A U.S. official informed The Jerusalem Post that both parties agreed to the ceasefire and hostage arrangement, while an Israeli official confirmed that “differences in negotiations” had been resolved.
  • Eternal Wall: A New Christian Monument to Document Global Answered Prayers
    The largest Christian monument, the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer is one step closer to being established in the United Kingdom. With initial wind tunnel testing planned for February, designers envision the monument as an “ongoing testimony to God’s faithfulness,” inviting Christians globally to share their stories of answered prayers.
  • Archaeologists Find Byzantine Monastery with Deuteronomy Mosaic Near Kiryat Gat
    An ancient Christian monastery has been discovered north of Kiryat Gat, as announced by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). The IAA stated, “The monastery is dated to the Byzantine period (fifth to sixth centuries CE), and it is part of an ancient site that already existed during the Roman period and continued for approximately 600 years.” 

10-Year-Old Boy Discovers 100-Year-Old Cross Medallion in Jerusalem

A remarkable discovery was made by a 10-year-old boy during a school field trip to Ein Kerem in the Judean Hills. Nehorai Nir discovered a golden medallion with a micro-mosaic technique, which was later examined by Amit Re’em, the Jerusalem District Archaeologist for the Israel Antiquities Authority, according to the Jerusalem Post.
  • Discovery of 1,700-Year-Old Lamp with Jewish Temple Symbols Found in Jerusalem
    A rare 1,700-year-old lamp featuring Jewish Temple symbols has been uncovered in Jerusalem, as announced by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) on Thursday. According to All Israel News, Excavation Director Michael Chernin emphasized the significance of the ancient artifact, which he called the Mount of Olives lamp.
  • Hamas and PA Governance Leads to Drastic Decline of Christians
    A new study suggests that the Christian population in areas governed by the Palestinian Authority and Hamas has drastically decreased by up to 90% in some communities, citing violence, discrimination, and economic hardships as threats to the survival of Christianity. Over the past century, the Christian demographic in Palestinian territories has experienced a dramatic reduction.
  • Protests Erupt in Syria as Christians Respond to Burning of Christmas Tree
    Thousands of Christians in the Syrian capital of Damascus protested regarding the burning down of a large Christmas tree in the town of Al-Suqalabiyah, located near the city of Hama. This incident occurred on Monday, just weeks after the fall of longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad.
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  • Tragedy at Germany Christmas Market: 5 Dead and More Than 200 Injured

    The death toll from a terror attack at a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg has risen to five on Saturday. In the early evening, a man identified as Taleb Al, a Saudi-born psychiatrist, drove his rented black BMW into a crowd, injuring over 200 people, with 40 of the wounded in severely critical condition.
  • Korean Church Leaders Urge “Wait for Constitutional Court Ruling” After President's Impeachment

    In light of the National Assembly's approval of the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol on December 14, religious leaders are urging the Korean Church to pray for the stability of South Korea. While calling for prayer, some church leaders also cautioned that the issues raised by the president regarding the opposition should not be overlooked.
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  • Tragedy in Nigeria: Fulani Attack Leaves 95 Christians Dead

    Radical Fulani herdsmen in central Nigeria's Benue state are responsible for the deaths of 48 Christians from November 24 to December 1, Christian Daily International-Morning Star News reports. On December 1, gunmen killed 18 Christians, including women and children, who were on their way to church services in Azege village, Logo County. Before this, on November 24, 30 other Christians were killed in Logo and Katsina-Ala counties.
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