The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/chaldo-assyrians/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:44:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Chaldo-Assyrians | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/chaldo-assyrians/ 32 32 In NY, a wild exhibit on biblical Noah’s feral seafarers https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-ny-a-wild-exhibit-on-biblical-noahs-feral-seafarers/ Sun, 25 Jun 2017 23:59:30 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1640752 Flood myths were common in the Fertile Crescent 5,000 years ago -- and the Morgan Library and Museum has the artifacts to prove it

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]]> Iraq’s ancient Christian population could be gone within 5 years in the face of IS http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/15/iraqs-ancient-christian-population-could-be-gone-within-five-yea/ Mon, 16 May 2016 00:20:02 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1392715 The Telegraph examines the exodus of minorities in a country stricken by sectarian violence and the recent rise of jihadist group

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]]> Activists: Outreach made to IS over Christian captives https://www.timesofisrael.com/activists-outreach-made-to-is-over-christian-captives/ Sun, 01 Mar 2015 20:47:30 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1145238 Assyrian rights groups and local tribal leaders reportedly making headway in recovering 220 abductees

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]]> Israeli doctors try to save Christian baby who fled Islamic State https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-doctors-try-to-save-christian-baby-who-fled-islamic-state/ Thu, 26 Feb 2015 14:27:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1143405 A refugee running out of time and options for her sick daughter, Aramaic speaker Lina hopes her prayers will be answered in Jerusalem

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]]> Prince Charles says he fears for Christians in Middle East https://www.timesofisrael.com/prince-charles-says-he-fears-for-christians-in-middle-east/ Sun, 08 Feb 2015 15:46:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1134923 Heir to British throne meets with refugees in Jordan; UK pledges $150 million for displaced Syrians

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]]> Pope wishes for Christmas hope and peace in Israel, Mideast https://www.timesofisrael.com/pope-wishes-for-christmas-hope-and-peace-in-israel-mideast/ Thu, 25 Dec 2014 16:04:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1111568 Pontiff references Israeli-Palestinian conflict in somber address from Vatican

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]]> Pope pays historic visit to Istanbul mosque https://www.timesofisrael.com/pope-reflects-in-mosque-on-symbolic-istanbul-visit/ Sat, 29 Nov 2014 19:18:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1099038 Francis’s first trip to Turkey aims at building bridges with Islam, supporting Middle East's embattled Christian minorities

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]]> Pope urges more Muslim opposition to IS https://www.timesofisrael.com/pope-urges-more-muslim-opposition-to-is/ Fri, 28 Nov 2014 20:44:45 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1098790 Visiting Turkey, Francis slams 'barbaric violence' of group, backs use of military force to stop its advances

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]]> Iraq Christian leader urges release of captive nuns https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraq-christian-leader-urges-release-of-captive-nuns/ Sat, 05 Jul 2014 16:35:27 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1022540 After Islamists overrun Mosul, Chaldean patriarch says tiny Christian community not party to conflict

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]]> IDF paramedic honored for saving Syrians’ lives https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-paramedic-honored-for-saving-syrians-lives/ Sat, 10 May 2014 10:06:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=976540 Soldier treating victims of civil war wins president's award, says she hopes history books will remember her work

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]]> Washington focuses on plight of Mideast’s minorities https://www.timesofisrael.com/washington-focuses-on-plight-of-mideasts-minorities/ Thu, 04 Apr 2013 07:24:41 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=444060 House and Senate bills, coupled with Obama’s Bethlehem visit, may signal a keen interest in the tribulations of non-Muslim groups

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]]> House measure would create religious minorities envoy https://www.timesofisrael.com/house-measure-would-create-religious-minorities-envoy/ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:53:36 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=345298 Move seeks to protect religious groups including Jews in parts of Asia and the Middle East

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