Howard Bass is one of the Messianic leaders who signed the letter of appeal and the newspaper announcement of support for Israel.

He writes a letter to his brothers and sisters, leaders of Palestinian Christian Churches who were hurt by the letter:

"I want to express my deepest sorrow and regret for the unnecessary hurt"

Howard Bass, Special for Come and See, April 29, 2002

A Christian Arab American writes about some "televangalists", that instead of preaching peace and reconciliation, as they must, they continue to promote hate and division among the two cousins and descendent of Abraham.

Ousama Kawar, Echo of Christ Open Forum, April 25, 2002

An Israeli Journalist describes the current relations between Israel and the different Christian churches around the world, in light of the currrent crisis in the church of nativity

By Eliyahu Salpeter, Haaretz, April 24, 2002

Saed Awad, a Christian Palestinian and President of "Echo of Christ Minsitries" writes his opinion about "Whose side would Jesus take in this struggle between Israel and Palestine?"

Saed Awwad, Special for Come and See, April 5, 2002

Sharansky's Committee came to believe that the source of the trouble in Nazareth lay in the weakness of the Netanyahu and Barak governments. They learned that the more the Islamic Movement smelled weakness, the more bold and extreme its demands became.

Uzi Benziman, Haaretz, March 8, 2002

All the signs point to a decision that will overturn the recommendations of previous committees to build the Shehab El-Din Mosuqe in Nazareth.
it is doubtful if the committee is taking into account all the ramifications of the message that will be broadcast to the Israeli Arab public. The message will say that once again the government is breaking an agreement with its Arab citizens.


By Ori Nir, Haaretz, Feb 21, 2002

Moshe Arens, Israeli Former Defense Minister (Likud) writes how former Israeli goverments dealt with the Nazareth Mosque issue, and how this one should

By Moshe Arens, Haaretz, Jan 22, 2002

A Palestinian American explains what is causing that "one-day Israeli tourism guides will tell their hapless visitors to Jerusalem and Bethlehem that Bethlehem was destroyed by the Arab World.
And..They'll probably get away with that, too"

By Ray Hanania, for Middle East News Online

Pastor Jim Congdon of Topeka Bible Church: "There has never been a better time for Christians to visit Israel. Israelis are very appreciative of those who do choose to visit."

By Bill Sharman, Special to ASSIST News Service