People wave Hezbollah flags and an image of their late leader Hassan Nasrallah in Zefta, southern Lebanon, Friday, April 17, 2026, as displaced residents return to their villages following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Begins with Uncertainty as Inflation Rages in Blockaded Iran
A major diplomatic push is underway to ease tensions in the Middle East as President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, while simultaneously trying to hold a fragile truce with Iran.
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The Cross They Still Bear: Nigeria and Syria's Christians Endure Bloody Massacres
International communities like Nigeria and Syria are experiencing seasons of bloodshed. Islamist militants are attacking churches, villages, and Christian neighborhoods while governments do little to stop them.
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Victim of Sexual Violence Calls Christians to Action: 'The Church Has to Have Hard Conversations'
A silent epidemic of shame. That's how one victim describes talking about issues like sexual trauma in the church. Author Heather Lawless told CBN News about her past pain, and how she's helping other women speak up and heal.
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Europe Is Getting Poorer, and Some Think Its Poverty Spikes Could Spark Revolution
One of the major reasons for the creation of the European Union was to make Europeans wealthier. Along the way, however, something went seriously wrong.
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Rubio Mediates Historic Israel-Lebanon Summit as Trump Suggests New Round of Iran Talks Possible
A historic Washington summit between Israel and Lebanon ended with a look toward more talks in the future and a sense that the two countries want to work together to disarm Hezbollah and make peace. Meanwhile, President Trump indicated that there may soon be a new round of talks with Iran.
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Rubio Facilitates Historic Meeting Between Israel and Lebanon
Israel and Lebanon have not sat down to negotiate a framework for a peace deal in four decades. Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio facilitated a meeting between the two countries.
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From Darkness to Light: The Journey of a Nazi's Grandson to Blessing Holocaust Survivors
German-born Alexander Dietze learned about Germany’s history and the Holocaust in school, but it wasn't discussed at home. Raised in a secular household, he became a Christian in his early 20s. Years later, an abrupt awakening came when his grandfather offered him Nazi SS medals as part of their family heritage. This moment spurred Alexander and his wife, Cäcilia, to found the ministry Back to Zion, dedicated to helping Holocaust survivors in Israel.
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Global Antisemitism Casts Shadow as Israel Remembers Holocaust Victims; US Military Opens Hormuz to 34 Ships
As Israel pauses to remember one of history's darkest chapters, new concerns are emerging about the future. Rising antisemitism and growing global tensions are casting a shadow over Holocaust Remembrance Day.
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Hungary Election Sparks Concern for Jewish and Israeli Communities
In an historic turnout for Hungary’s elections on Sunday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s 16-year leadership ended with a major victory for his opponent Peter Magyar. The massive defeat is raising concerns about the future of Jewish life and the freedom of Israelis visiting the country.
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Love in Action: Pizza Restaurant Owner Delivers to Soldiers Throughout Israel, Including Front Lines
War can bring out the worst in people, but it can also reveal the best. One Israeli and his fiancée are going the distance to encourage soldiers on the front lines, delivering fresh pizza across the country.
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US Imposes Hormuz Blockade on Tehran After Iran Refuses to Play Ball
After 21 hours of negotiations, Vice President JD Vance announced on Sunday that the talks with Iran in Pakistan had failed. "The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement, and I think that's bad news for Iran much more than it's bad for the United States of America," Vance stated.
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Tehran Official Boasts of US, Israel 'Defeat' as Ceasefire Talks Begin, Trump Cites Military Option
Leaders in Iran, Israel, and the United States are signaling very different visions for what comes next, even as a fragile ceasefire holds for now. Control of key strategic waterways, ongoing strikes in Lebanon, and renewed warnings from Washington are all raising the stakes.
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How Israel's 'Dream Doctors' Use Humor to Heal Children and Trauma Victims
In Israel, clowning is serious business. The Dream Doctors Project, Medical Clowning in Action, is comprised of a group of more than 100 healing professionals. They are professional members of medical teams at about 30 hospitals in that nation, and focus mostly on juvenile patients. They've been doing it for more than 20 years...
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As Fragile Ceasefire Holds, Vance to Lead US-Iran Weekend Negotiations in Pakistan
Vice President JD Vance is leading President Trump's negotiating team to Pakistan, where high-stakes talks with Iran are set to begin on Saturday morning. As a fragile ceasefire holds, new details have emerged about what both sides are willing – and not willing – to accept.
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UPDATE: Trump Declares Ceasefire with Iran
As President Trump's deadline approaches for a ceasefire with Iran, U.S. officials revealed more details of the dramatic rescue of two U.S. servicemen who ejected from their downed aircraft.
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