Some participants at procession says it is a testament to the robustness of the Christian-Arab community in the Jewish state

Muslims, Christians and Jews are building interfaith bridges amid rising tensions fueled by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Central Bureau of Statistics study finds community, concentrated largely in country's north, grew by 2% in 2021

Outgoing judge compares rampant crime to a contagious disease, urges increased enforcement; was among judges who convicted former president Katsav of rape

Israel Democracy Institute's Arik Rudnitzky says nation-state law led many Arabs to stay away, also cites collapse of Joint List; others have pointed to Likud cameras as deterrent

Without directly mentioning Sri Lanka bombings, Roman Catholic archbishop says hope 'comes to the rescue of a faith that is at odds every day with such great violence'

MK sends letter to deputy defense minister demanding pilgrims in enclave be allowed to enter the West Bank and Israel; Defense Ministry body does not respond to request for comment