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Gaza War
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Rabbis slam Israel’s Gaza siege, warn starvation used as weapon

The rabbis, in their open letter, said the ongoing humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is 'among the most severe' in recent history.

The New Arab Staff
21 August, 2025
Christmas
World
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Orthodox Christmas overshadowed for many by conflict

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
07 January, 2024
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Turkey
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Russian Orthodox leader warns Turkey over Hagia Sophia move

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
06 July, 2020
Easter service Istanbul - Gety
Orthodox
MENA
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Orthodox congregations watch Easter services from home during lockdown

The New Arab & agencies
19 April, 2020
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Orthodox
MENA
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'Holy Fire' ceremony held in empty Jerusalem church

The New Arab & agencies
18 April, 2020
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Orthodox
MENA
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After ignoring warnings, Israeli ultra-Orthodox hit by virus

The New Arab & agencies
03 April, 2020
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Israeli health minister tests positive for coronavirus

The New Arab
02 April, 2020
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Orthodox
MENA
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'Jewish Taliban' requests asylum in Iran

The New Arab
24 September, 2019
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Palestine
MENA
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Israel bars Gaza Christians from Easter celebrations in Jerusalem

The New Arab
21 April, 2019
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Palestinian
MENA
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Palestinian Orthodox Christians hold 'Holy Fire' ceremony in Jerusalem

The New Arab & agencies
07 April, 2018
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Wilayat Sinai
Society
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Copts flee North Sinai desperate for sanctuary

The New Arab Staff

Jo Schietti

06 March, 2017