Family torn apart: sad story of religious violence in Pakistan

Lahore, Pakistan. (Photo: Unsplash/Adeel Shabir) Allah Rakhi Bibi, the 72-year-old widow of Nazir Masih, died in Sargodha, Pakistan. On 21 June 2024. Her death came just weeks after her husband, Nazir Masih, who was killed by an angry mob. This sad story shows how religious violence can destroy families and communities. Allah Rakhi Bibi was … Read more

Extended Interview with Bedouin Family Member Who Rejects Hamas, Urges Palestinian Peace with Israel

TEL AVIV, Israel – Earlier, we ran a story about a remarkable Bedouin Arab family who suffered, along with Israelis, from the murder, kidnapping, and mayhem perpetrated by Hamas on October 7th. One family member engaged in a heroic rescue of Jewish people trying to escape the slaughter at the Nova Music Festival near Gaza. Other … Read more

Heroic Bedouin Family Shares Their Own Suffering from October 7th, Miracle Rescue Story

TEL AVIV, Israel – On October 7th last year, Hamas took scores of hostages, including Israeli Jews, Israeli Arabs and foreign workers. Among them, members of one heroic family also suffered that tragic day. Bashir Alzayadni, a Bedouin Arab and a law student, saw his life turned upside down by the events last fall. “I’m the … Read more

IDF Releases Footage of Youngest Hostage, Family as Israel Faces Criminal Court Case

JERUSALEM, Israel – Israel released a video of the youngest Hamas-held hostage and his family on Monday, saying they are concerned for their well-being and calling on the world to demand their release, while the International Court of Justice continued with proceedings against Israel’s right to live in its biblical heartland. The Israel Defense Forces say they … Read more

Family Member of Youngest American Hostage Speaks Out: 'We Are Praying for These Families'

This week, family members of Americans who were taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7 were in Washington, D.C., meeting with members of Congress and President Joe Biden to advocate for the release of their loved ones.   “We still have people that need to come home,” Liz Naftali, a family member of one of … Read more

Family of Christian teen calls for public inquiry into NHS handling of end-of-life cases

The family of Sudiksha Thirumalesh outside Parliament. (Photo: Christian Legal Centre) The family of Sudiksha Thirumalesh, the Christian teenager who died while battling the NHS to continue life-sustaining treatment, have called for a public inquiry into how the NHS handles end-of-life cases.  Thirumalesh suffered from a rare mitochondrial disorder and was dependent on a ventilator and … Read more

'We Love You. Stay Strong. Survive': Family, Friends Anxiously Await News of Hostages Held by Hamas

During the Oct. 7 massacre in Israel, Hamas terrorists also took around 240 hostages – men, women, and children, including elderly and disabled people. So far, the terror group has only released four. Recently at the United Nations, Rachel Goldberg continued her quest to bring her son home.  “My name is Rachel, and I am … Read more

After Hamas Slaying of Their Son, Roey Weiser's Family Honors His Memory by Helping Soldiers, the Poor

EFRAT, Israel – Roey Weiser is an American-Israeli hero who lost his life at age 21 during the Hamas attack outside the Gaza Strip earlier this month.  His quick actions helped save the lives of several of his fellow soldiers in the Golani Brigade. CBN News visited his parents, Yami and Naomi Weiser, as they mourned the … Read more

Family of Christian teen who died after being refused treatment says they continue to be gagged

Sudiksha Thirumalesh. (Photo: Christian Concern) A family struggles with a legal muzzle even after the death of their daughter, whose identity and case details were suppressed for over a year. Court orders have now partially lifted the veil but maintain restrictions. A judge last week identified the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust as the … Read more

China denies legal visits to detained preacher; family raises alarm over human rights

(Photo: Unsplash/Brian Matangelo) Details have emerged surrounding the April arrest of a house church preacher from China’s Yunnan region who was arrested by local officials and has not returned home. The government has reportedly refrained from issuing a formal written notice of the arrest of Chang Hao or charges to his family, and has repeatedly … Read more