Daughter of jailed Syrian Christian leader says ordeal has bolstered her faith: 'God protected my father'
Natalie Khalil, the daughter of imprisoned Syrian Christian Suleiman Khalil, speaks at the In Defense of Christians Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Sept. 15, 2026. | The Christian Post By Ryan Foley - Posted at The Christian Post: Published September 15, 2026 WASHINGTON — The daughter of the imprisoned former mayor of a Syrian Christian town says her father’s ordeal has strengthened her faith in God for keeping him alive, as she works alongside religious freedom advocacy groups to secure his release. The advocacy group In Defense of Christians (IDC) held an advocacy day Tuesday on behalf of persecuted Christians in the Middle East. Before heading to Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers and their staff, IDC Executive Director Richard Ghazal gave remarks at IDC Headquarters highlighting the challenges faced by Christians in the Middle East as well as the imprisonment of Syrian Christian Suleiman Khalil . Khalil, who has been imprisoned for over a year and a half, served as mayor of Sada...
