Iran Protests Spread to 21 Provinces Amid Reports of IRGC Chemical, Biological Weapons Production

It seems that each year, the Christmas season starts a little earlier, as many homes and businesses are already lit up for the holidays. That's not an issue in Jerusalem, where different religions and backgrounds make up a unique melting pot.

The Book of Matthew in the Bible tells us the story of the Wise Men, the Magi, who came from the East to Jerusalem, asking, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews?"

Against the backdrop of rising antisemitism, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar is calling on Jews from a number of countries to make “Aliyah” (immigrate to Israel). “We stand for the right of every Jew to live in security anywhere. But today, I am calling on Jews in the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Canada, and Belgium to immigrate to Israel,” Sa’ar told participants at the “J-50” Forum.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Mediterranean allies on Monday to promote economic advancement and regional security. Netanyahu warned that Israel is closely monitoring Iran. In Jerusalem and Bethlehem, Christmas celebrations have returned after the two-year war.

A unique prayer gathering is drawing believers from Capitol Hill to humble themselves and pray for their nation in the heart of the Holy City. CBN News looked into what is fueling this movement and why it's being held in Jerusalem.

During Advent, many Christians sing the beloved hymn, 'O Come, O Come Emmanuel.' But most don't realize that this hymn was composed to be an Advent song, not a Christmas carol.

The Israeli government is signaling it may not be finished with Iran, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to meet with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Concerns are growing over terrorist groups rearming and renewed Israeli and U.S. military action in the Middle East.

In Bethlehem, the city known as the birthplace of Jesus, there's something else to celebrate this Christmas. The Nativity Encounter is a new project designed to share the story of Jesus with those who live where the story began.