Posts Tagged: Israel Christmas
AP, Reuters & AFP Recycle Tedious ‘Israel Ruined Christmas’ Narrative
As billions of Christians around the globe prepare to celebrate Christmas, the world’s biggest news agencies have been scrabbling around for an angle to cover...
How Hanukkah & Christmas Affirm the Jewish People’s Connection to the Land of Israel
Although Christmas and Hanukkah are observed by two separate religions, are celebrated according to two different calendars, and commemorate two different religious events, both holidays...
The Hijacking of Christmas in the Holy Land: Inside the Infamous Palestinian Santa Stunts
His image is based on Saint Nicholas, the 4th century Christian who devoted his life to giving generously to the poor. Therefore, Santa Claus --...
Israel Reverses Ban, Gaza Christians Can Visit Christmas Sites
Christians in the Gaza Strip will be allowed to visit holy cities such as Bethlehem and Jerusalem at Christmas, Israel authorities said on Sunday, reversing a decision not to issue them permits. Israel tightly restricts...
Celebrating Christmas in Israel: Freedom for All
While Christians are being beheaded, tortured and forced to convert to Islam by ISIS, there is one Middle Eastern country where Christians can celebrate their...
Times of London Adds New Twist on How #Israel Ruins Christmas in Bethlehem
It seems that every year around this time, the British media resurrects the Palestinian narrative about Israel’s putative role in ruining Christmas in Bethlehem. This year’s effort by Gregg...
‘Jesus Was the First Palestinian Fedayeen’
A number of Arab media outlets recently published an extended harangue on how evil Jews are. Dr. Mustafa Yusuf Leddawi, who lives in Gaza, used the holiday...
BBC Report on Christmas in Bethlehem Amplifies PA Political Messaging
Attempts to co-opt Christmas for Palestinian political messaging are nothing new, and neither is the BBC's collaboration with those public relations campaigns. In previous years...
Israel Readies to Welcome 70,000 Visitors for Christmas Period
Jerusalem - The Israeli Tourism Ministry is working in cooperation with church officials and other bodies to facilitate the celebration of Christmas by the 70,000...
Christmas Eve Celebrations Take Place in Bethlehem
JNS.org - Thousands of Christian pilgrims visited the city of Bethlehem for Christmas Eve celebrations Tuesday. "The message of Christmas is a message of peace,...
The Prize for ‘UK Paper Blaming Israel for Ruining Christmas in Bethlehem’ Goes To….
Surprisingly, this year the award does NOT go to the Guardian. It goes to The Times for a story by Catherine Philp that is riddled with errors and distortions. (See...
Yair Netanyahu Gets Into Christmas Spirit
A Netanyahu is causing a stir—and it's not Benjamin. Yair Netanyahu, the Prime Minster's 21 year-old son, was snapped wearing a Santa-hat while sitting in...
With Chanukah Over, Israel Turns to Christmas Celebrations
With Chanukah over, Christians in Israel are getting into the Christmas spirit. The Jerusalem Municipality has announced that on Sunday, December 23rd it ...
