Christians helped invent Arab nationalism. They believed it would secure their place in the Middle East. So why, a century later, are so many Christian communities fighting for survival? At NatCon Jerusalem, I spoke about the lessons of history, the failure of old promises, and the choice facing Middle Eastern Christians today. Watch my speech: piped.video/YTIKWBYq8Gs?si=hYtf…

I’ll take the risk of believing this is a genuine question: Of course I condemn attacks on Christians in Taybeh. And beyond condemning them, I want to say something more personal: it genuinely pains me to see Christian families living in fear, and their sense of security violated. Violence against innocent people, their homes and property is disgraceful, whether the victims are Christians, Muslims or Jews. Those responsible must be held accountable. Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Sa’ar, said precisely that just days ago. As Israel's Special Envoy to the Christian World, part of my responsibility is to help ensure that Christians in Israel and across the region, including Taybeh, can live in safety, dignity and freedom. It may come as a shock to some, but not everything we do to achieve that gets published on X. Much of the important work happens away from the cameras. But since you raise Taybeh, there is something interesting about this case that deserves attention. In October 2025, the municipality and residents of Taybeh turned to Israel’s Supreme Court, seeking protection against trespassers and safe access to their lands. Following that petition, the Israeli military complied with their request and issued a closed military zone order intended to restrict entry by outsiders, including Israelis, and protect the village. Think about what that means. Palestinian Christians sought protection from Israeli extremists by appealing to the Israeli Supreme Court. And the Israeli military subsequently complied with Taybeh’s residents’ request. Does that mean the problem is solved? Of course not. The continuing violence proves otherwise. And we must do more to prevent attacks and bring perpetrators to justice. No ifs or buts. But surely the existence of these legal remedies and a willingness to act, are facts worth acknowledging? Yet in your posts, you presented the military order as an Israeli measure against the Christians of Taybeh, without explaining the petition that preceded it. You also suggested in your post that Israel was trying to conceal what was happening by excluding journalists, although accredited journalists are generally exempt from such restrictions. And herein lies the problem. There is a perfectly legitimate case to be made against extremist violence. I make that case myself. But when even an Israeli measure intended to protect Palestinian Christians is presented as evidence of Israeli hostility toward Christians, one has to wonder: Is there anything Israel could do that would not be interpreted as proof of its guilt? If you were simply unaware of the facts, that’s understandable. I’m happy to DM and exchange information directly when needed. I believe that you sincerely care about our community. But if you knew, or learned the facts and chose not to correct the record, then the question is no longer whether I condemn violence against Christians. It is whether you are willing to acknowledge facts that complicate your narrative. And that, Ihab, is what a genuinely honest conversation requires.

We are deeply saddened by today’s deadly terror attack on Christians attending a funeral at a church in Karak, Jordan. Israel strongly condemns this horrific terror attack against innocent worshippers. Our heartfelt condolences go to the families of those murdered, and our prayers are with the wounded and the entire Christian community in Jordan.

Operation "Olive Leaf" in the Binyamin Region: Following reports of violent incidents over the weekend, 10 suspects believed to be linked were arrested and taken into custody as part of the ongoing investigation.

Black Christian Leadership Council on Israel Relations Opposes Former President Obama’s Belfast Remarks: “Israel’s land is not stolen land” ibsi.substack.com/p/black-ch…

I strongly condemn the severe acts of violence by Israeli rioters in the area of Taybeh. A police investigation has been opened, and forensic investigators from the Judea and Samaria District are already at the scene collecting evidence. The Foreign Ministry is in contact with the ambassadors of the countries concerned in order to assist the law enforcement authorities, who are working to identify the attackers and bring them to justice. Without detracting from the severity of the incident, it is unfortunate that the visit was not coordinated with the IDF in advance. Such coordination could have helped safeguard the visitors’ security.

The 3-Step Playbook: Accusation, Expansion, Punishment. Full speech here: lnk.to/0rZBxk

Mr Kalantzis held a productive meeting with Amb. George Deek. In Nazareth, Mr. Kalantzis met His Eminence Metropolitan Kyriakos & visited the Community’s Cultural Centre. He congratulated the Community’s President, the coordinator of the Greek language program & the teacher.

Today I was injured in an accident. One guess how a bunch of Arabs reacted.

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The side of Israel they don't show you online 🇮🇱 #Israel #talthetraveler

Netflix’s Fauda lead Doron (Lior Raz): “The people of Lebanon and the people of Israel are ready for peace. When I'm going out of Israel, everywhere in the world, the people I'm getting connected easily, it's the Lebanese. So we become friends, we become friends immediately..” Fauda is the top-watched show in Lebanon. The Lebanese have always been ready for peace with Israel. That is why Islamist tyrants need the boycott laws. Scrap them and watch the Lebanese get ahead of their government on peace with Israel.

بالرغم من انه ما في ولا سياسي بلبنان أدان ذكرى السابع من اكتوبر إنما هيدا رأي الشعب اللبناني

This isn’t Israel. It’s Sweida, southern Syria. While Muslims and leftists openly celebrate the October 7 massacre and call for jihad in the West, the Druze community in Syria held a demonstration in solidarity with Israel to commemorate the anniversary of the massacre. In the Middle East, persecuted non-Muslim minorities actually support Israel. Ask yourselves why.

There's something profound that Christians can learn from Zionism. Israel represents something unusual: a people that once were powerless and decided that they will be powerless no more. — Israel's Special Envoy to the Christian World @GeorgeDeek at NatCon Jerusalem

"A Christian in Israel does not have to become less Christian in order to belong." — Israel's Special Envoy to the Christian World @GeorgeDeek at NatCon Jerusalem.

Imagine if, on the anniversary of Hiroshima, Americans marched past Japanese communities waving American flags and denouncing Japan. Or if Britain chose the anniversary of Dresden to stage victory marches through London. We don’t. Those dates are treated with sensitivity because whatever your view of the wider war, the anniversary of mass civilian death is not the day to celebrate. Yet on 7 October — the anniversary of the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust — demonstrators have deliberately chosen to march through London for the Palestinian cause. They do it, simply, because they are utterly repugnant human beings

Three years after October 7, to see millions of Christians around the world publicly raise Israel’s flag is a powerful reminder that friendship can speak louder than hatred. More than 5.2 million Israeli flags, over 4,375 churches, universities and organizations, in 14 countries. WOW At a time when Israel and the Jewish people have faced extraordinary hatred, millions of Christians are choosing something different: friendship, remembrance and solidarity. I am deeply grateful to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, to Yael Eckstein, and to every pastor, church and community taking part in this remarkable initiative. To our Christian friends around the world: thank you for standing with Israel. We see you. We appreciate you. And we will never take your friendship for granted 🇮🇱❤️

Deeply troubling that Syria’s Christian town of Suqaylabiyah is again facing attacks from neighboring Qalaat al-Madiq. I stand with Syria’s Christians calling to be allowed to serve in the security forces protecting their own communities under the Ministry of Interior (MOI). Greek Orthodox priest Father Fadi Sankari urged residents to remain united and reject revenge: “No one has the right to enter your homes or threaten your security and dignity.” I welcome reports of arrests and urge Syrian authorities to hold those responsible accountable. syriacpress.com/blog/2026/10…

We are excited to host a panel on "Christians in the Middle East" at NatCon Jerusalem. With @benedict_kiely, @shadikhalloul, @GeorgeDeek, and @MaryamYounnes. For details and registration: nationalconservatism.org/nat…