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Increased attacks on Christian site in Haifa, Israel, spark concerns over religious freedom and persecution

Increased attacks on Christian site in Haifa, Israel, spark concerns over religious freedom and persecution

Aug 7, 2023 |

Last Thursday evening, a group of intruders attempting to infiltrate the monastery and St. Elias Church in Haifa, Israel, were confronted by the city’s Christians. These acts of intrusion are believed to be linked to allegations made by a group of extremist Israelis that the Christian site contains the tomb of the Prophet Elisha. The church has vehemently denied these allegations, clarifying that the monastery’s tomb only contains the remains of priests and monks.

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FBI’s ‘Operation Cross Country’ Leads to Rescue of 200 Human Trafficking Victims

FBI’s ‘Operation Cross Country’ Leads to Rescue of 200 Human Trafficking Victims

Aug 7, 2023 |

The FBI located 59 minor victims of child sex trafficking and child sexual exploitation offenses and 59 actively missing children during its 2-week operation in July, the agency said.

The nationwide enforcement campaign also led to the identification or arrest of 126 suspects of child sexual exploitation and human trafficking offenses and the identification or arrest of 68 suspects of trafficking.

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