Israeli President Shimon Peres hosted a reception at his Jerusalem residence in honor of the New Year for the heads of the Christian denominations in Israel on Monday evening. Reacting to recent “price-tag” attacks against traditional churches and aggressive behavior towards Christian clergy in Jerusalem’s Old City, Peres told his guests “Israel has always been and will always remain committed to freedom of worship, freedom of religion. We will continue to guarantee access to holy sites for all. My prayers for the coming year are that harmony and coexistence reign in this Holy City, as an example and an inspiration for the togetherness of faiths across the world. Wherever intolerance appears we will continue to take firm action against it.” Read More
