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Jordan, Syria seek to reduce tensions following strike with joint security committee - analysis

Damascus condemned the strikes as a violation of Syrian sovereignty. Jordan maintained that it targeted ISIS positions posing an imminent threat, claiming more than 20 terrorists were killed.

OCTOBER 28, 2026|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Mourners pray during the funeral of four members of the same family, including three children, who were killed in a reported Jordanian airstrike in the town of Al-Mismiyah, in Syria's southern Daraa province, October 27, 2026.

Theophilos III, the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem meets with members of the Jordanian Christian community affected in the terror attack on the Church of Saint George in Hammoud.

Greek Orthodox Patriarch tells 'Post' 'minority group of radicals' conducted Jordan attack

Theophilos III shared that he met with Jordanian King Abdulla II and other members of the royal family who “all offered their heartfelt condolences and commitments of support.”

OCTOBER 27, 2026|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

Pope Leo XIV disembarks the papal plane upon arrival at Rafic Hariri International Airport, during his first apostolic journey, in Beirut, Lebanon, November 30, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV lands in Beirut during first Middle East visit

Pope Leo XIV begins a three-day visit to Lebanon, meeting leaders, touring five cities, and honoring victims of the 2020 Beirut port explosion.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025|ByREUTERS

A broken gate at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth, June 29, 2025.

Protesters break into Greek Orthodox Church in Nazareth, remove outer gate - report

The "Soldiers of God" broke into the church to protest the Islamic State terror attack at Mar Elias Church in Damascus, the group reportedly claimed.

JUNE 30, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The history of celebrating Christmas in ancient Greek Catholic villages

Each year ahead of Christmas, villagers deck the streets with vivid displays of color, in a bid not only to celebrate the holiday but also in hopes of attracting tourists.

DECEMBER 23, 2018ByMAYA MARGIT/THE MEDIA LINE

One of the first cooperative moshavim and a Greek Catholic village offer a fascinating glimpse into the area’s varied history

Father Naddaf is subject of year-long police investigation

According to Israeli media, police recommend the case be closed.

JULY 2, 2018ByTAMARA ZIEVE

Government backs bill that says Jerusalem not for sale

The new bill will make land leased by JNF and sub-leased by the Greek Orthodox Church property of the state.

FEBRUARY 24, 2018ByLAHAV HARKOV

The Dome of the Rock is seen during sunset on the compound known to Muslims as al-Haram al-Sharif and to Jews as Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City

Palestinians attack car of Greek Patriarch in protest against land deals

Protestors threw stones and water bottles and pounded his car with their fists, chanting 'traitor, traitor,' before Palestinian security forces pushed them away.

JANUARY 6, 2018ByREUTERS

Palestinian security forces push away demonstrators from the convoy of Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III, during a protest against his visit, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem.

Jerusalem opposition leader responds to Church’s criticism on land sales

"This is not a religious conflict."

OCTOBER 27, 2017ByUDI SHAHAM

Greek patriarch tells pope rights of Israel’s Christians are 'undermined’

Theophilos III, in first meeting with Francis, seeks support on Jerusalem real-estate issues.

OCTOBER 25, 2017ByUDI SHAHAM

Pope Francis meets with Theophilos III Greek Patriarch of Jerusalem at the Vatican

Court rejects Orthodox Church’s appeal, delays Jerusalem land sale

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat welcomed the court’s decision, and said that the municipality under his leadership will not allow residents to be harmed because of the real estate deal.

OCTOBER 24, 2017ByUDI SHAHAM