Israeli Hostage Families Sue UNRWA for Funding Hamas as IDF Troops Redeploy to North

JERUSALEM, Israel – The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) transferred some $1.3 billion in cash to Gaza over the last six years – money that some are saying was used to build up Hamas and its terror machine, as families of hostages released new footage of the fateful day on October 7th. More than … Read more

Beyond Gaza: Israel's Ongoing Battles with Hezbollah up North Headed Toward Full-Blown War

ISRAEL-LEBANON BORDER – The fighting on Israel’s northern border is intensifying with an average of 10 terrorist attacks a day in May. Yesterday, a Hezbollah drone injured 11 people and killed one IDF soldier in the Galilee. Most Israeli citizens have evacuated communities near Israel’s border with Lebanon. The Hezbollah terrorist organization has employed various … Read more

Church of North India breaks new ground with consecration of first female bishop

First ever female bishop, the Right Reverend Violet Nayak. The images are from Anglican Communion X page. Anglican Communion is a global movement of Christians in 42 autonomous member Churches across more than 165 countries. (Photo: Anglican Communion/X) In a historic moment for gender equality, the Church of North India (CNI) has consecrated its first … Read more

At Israel's Main Gaza Crossing, Aid Trucks Abound; Israel Tells UN to Move Supplies North to Hungry Gazans

KEREM SHALOM CROSSING, Israel – There’s no doubt that innocent people are suffering in Gaza. The major question remains, however: who’s responsible? CBN News traveled to the Kerem Shalom crossing at the Gaza border to get a better idea of the aid moving into Gaza. Israel insists it is facilitating the movement of goods into … Read more

Iran Signals Escalated Fighting in North as State Dept Urges Ramadan 'Religious Freedom' on Temple Mount

JERUSALEM, Israel – Fighting between Hezbollah and Israel intensified Thursday with fears of a wider war in the near future. That conflict may include Iranian-backed forces in Syria and Iraq.  The Syrian government accused Israel of major attacks in and around Damascus Wednesday. One building reportedly served as the headquarters of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in … Read more

North Korea is once again world's worst persecutor of Christians

(Photo: Unsplash/Micha Brändli) Open Doors has released its World Watch List 2024 detailing the 50 countries where Christians suffer the most for their faith, and North Korea ranks number one for the 22nd time in 23 years. Open Doors was especially critical of China’s new policy of returning escapees back to North Korea. It said … Read more

North American Students Train to Fight Antisemitism on Campus

JERUSALEM, Israel – It’s been widely documented that antisemitic incidents across North America dramatically increased following the October 7th Hamas attacks. Many of these acts are taking place across major university campuses, but some students from big-name schools are now fighting back. Their decision brought them to Israel to join a “Take Action for Israel” mission. … Read more

Israeli Sources Say Hostage Deal Nearer, as Sirens Sound, Fighting Intensifies Around Gaza and North

JERUSALEM, Israel – Families of Israeli hostages gathered Monday outside Israeli’s military headquarters in Tel Aviv ahead of their meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his war cabinet. The prime minister told the families that the return of the hostages is a “sacred mission,” and that he and his “friends” are responsible for their return. … Read more

Seeking peace and prosperity: highlights from 69th EFI Convention and North Zone Urban Transformation Conference

69th Annual EFI Convention. (Photo: EFI) The 69th EFI Convention and EFI’s NCUT North Zone Urban Transformation Conference was held from 4th to 7th September 2023 at the Don Bosco Technical Institute in Delhi. The gathering brought together 200 plus urban pastors, heads of Christian institutions, and leaders from across India. The event was based … Read more

Israeli Defense Strategists Prepare for 'Worst-Case' Scenario if Conflict Breaks out in North

JERUSALEM, Israel – While much of Israel, with the assistance of the nation’s media, has been embroiled in the judicial reform debate, defense strategists are busy trying to assess the severity of the threat posed by the Iranian-backed terror group Hezbollah. Recent belligerent actions from Hezbollah on the Lebanese border, including incursions into Israel, along with incendiary rhetoric … Read more