Jacob Wirtschafter
Jacob Wirtschafter is a correspondent with Associated Reporters Abroad based in Israel.
The 1,044-year-old Al-Azhar University seeks to reach Muslims globally through its website and social media, combating extremist ideology.
by Jacob Wirtschafter and Amr El-Tohamy
May 22, 2019
Copts, who make up about 10 percent of Egypt’s population, have seen increasing violence against them since 2013.
by Jacob Wirtschafter and Mina Nader
November 5, 2018
Many Copts fear a resurgence of militant power more than the autocratic tendencies of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
by Jacob Wirtschafter and Mina Nader
April 20, 2018
An Iraqi-British team hopes to excavate an ancient Assyrian palace found under the demolished shrine, which local authorities are eager to restore.
November 9, 2017
Some members of the 2,000-year-old church worry that the veneration of those martyred by militants goes too far.
by Jacob Wirtschafter and Mina Nader
October 17, 2017 - 1 of 2
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