March 9, 2012

Israel and the Plight of Mideast Christians

Michael Oren, Wall Street Journal

AP Photo

Just as Jews were once expelled from Arab lands, Christians are now being forced from countries they have long inhabited.

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TAGGED: Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Iran, Christianity

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