Christians in Israel UNITED WITH ISRAEL JUN 28, 2026
WATCH: Why some Israeli Christians refuse to be called Arabs
An Israeli Christian argues that his community has long been mislabeled as Arab, insisting that most support Israel and want full integration, and urging recognition before emigration and silence erases them.
In this candid and compelling conversation, Ihab Shlayan speaks directly to the global Christian community—challenging widespread assumptions and sharing a perspective that is rarely heard in mainstream discourse.
From deep questions of identity and heritage to issues of survival and authentic representation, his message uncovers a complex and often overlooked reality facing Christians in the Middle East today.
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