US Faith-Based Groups Aim to Save 'Israel's Breadbasket' at Risk Since Terrorist Invasion

A coalition of faith-based organizations has announced it is adopting an Israeli community as its sister city in a bid to rescue and restore “Israel’s breadbasket” – a vital agricultural region between Gaza and the Negev Desert that accounts for over 60% of Israel’s agricultural produce. Known as Ein Habesor, this region is referenced in … Read more

Israel Agrees to Ceasefire to Secure 50 Hostages, but There's a Major Risk

JERUSALEM, Israel – On Tuesday night, the Israeli government approved a partial hostage deal with the terror group Hamas. The agreement brings opportunities but also dangers. The war cabinet presented the agreement to Knesset members. It’s a deal that will take place in two stages. In stage one, Hamas will release 50 Israeli women and children … Read more

Christians risk arrest if they join protests

(Photo: Unsplash/Omid Armin) A year on from the death of Mahsa Amini, Christians in Iran are being warned to stay clear of protests or else risk arrest. Saturday marked the one-year anniversary of the death of Amini. The 22 year old died soon after being arrested by Iran’s morality police for not wearing the hijab … Read more

Niger coup puts country at greater risk of attacks by extremists, says Open Doors

(Photo: Unsplash/Jannik) The coup in Niger has left the country more vulnerable to attacks from Islamist extremists, Open Doors has warned. Niger’s democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, was removed by soldiers on Wednesday.  Illia Djadi, an expert with Open Doors who is originally from Niger, said he was saddened by the “unexpected development”. He said … Read more