Anti-Christian narrative weaponized to drive a wedge with Jews
Jerusalem incident fuels an information operation targeting Christian-Jewish relations globally ... and the usual suspects join the chorus.
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Article by Rebel News staff
Over the weekend, reports spread rapidly across social media claiming Israeli authorities had blocked a prominent Christian leader from accessing one of Christianity’s holiest sites, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The narrative quickly gained traction, fuelling accusations of anti-Christian discrimination at a sensitive time in the religious calendar.
Yet the reality appears far less clear-cut.
The temporary restriction came amid heightened security measures in Jerusalem’s Old City, where authorities had limited access to multiple religious sites due to ongoing missile threats. The restrictions were not unique to Christians. Jewish worshippers were also affected, with the Western Wall reportedly closed to the public under the same precautions.
Within hours, the situation was resolved. Senior Israeli officials intervened, and the cleric was ultimately granted access, with scaled-down observances proceeding under tighter security conditions.
Despite this, the initial claims had already gone global.
Online platforms were flooded with posts portraying the incident as evidence of systemic anti-Christian bias. The speed and scale of the reaction raised concerns about coordinated amplification to inflame tensions between religious communities.
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Ronald MacSween commented 2026-04-03 17:12:16 -0400Jew’s and Christians against each other? I pray that will never happen again…With out the Jew’s, there would be no Christians. God bless you and the Rebel..I pray that you keep up you great work. Ron MacSween. An old streight white guy!!! -
chris macdonald commented 2026-03-31 17:25:43 -0400The churches have all collapsed, many of it’s leaders don’t believe in the “full gospel”. The holy sites have become idols, brawls have broken out between monks from the various denominations who control them.
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Barb Morrison commented 2026-03-31 14:41:48 -0400Love your channel Ezra. I hope the audit goes very well & you win.
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Jon Coupland commented 2026-03-31 10:36:08 -0400Theres no concrete evidence Tucker bought a home in Qatar. He said he was going to but theres no proof he actually did it, that I can find. I never hear him mention it in his show either. Regarding what he said about Christians, he has since walked back what he said and apologized. I still listen to him regualarity, as well as your show, and I find it odd how often he is called “antisemitic” when he constantly says he doesnt hate anyone because of their bloodline or religion. Over the past couple years he has become Christian and does not believe in hating anyone. Of course I can only take his word for it, but Im not seeing evidence to the contrary, unlike Canadace Owens who has gone absolutely crazy. He criticizes the Israeli Government, yes; but, that doesn’t mean he’s antisemitic any more than criticizing Carney makes me anti-Canadian. There is a difference between antisemtism and criticizing a foreign government. That’s just my two cents. I do agree with you on the anti-Christian sentiment worldwide.
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Anthony Salotti commented 2026-03-31 07:16:46 -0400Christianity will survive every other religion .
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Tonie Sternbergh commented 2026-03-30 22:11:22 -0400“Let every soul be subject…” Romans 13:1-4 (AKJB)
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Bruce Atchison commented 2026-03-30 20:40:55 -0400We Christians are hated because we dare to call out sin and attest that no works can save anybody. Only Christ’s atonement on the cross can rid a person of sin and only following him changes one’s life. People hate hearing that message because it offends their pride.
