Have you noticed rising anti-Semitism? Have you noticed that western nations are even doing the bidding of Hamas by threatening to recognize a Palestinian state? Have you noticed even President Trump (the most pro-Israel president in American history) suggesting there is famine and starvation in Gaza, and that Israel needs to take greater responsibility in being certain the people of Gaza are fed?

Let’s make one thing clear: though nothing rises to the level of “fake news” pictures that are coming out of Gaza depicting supposedly starving children (proven false), it is true there are hungry people in the Gaza Strip. Guess what…there are hungry people in the United States of America (and every other nation around the world), too.

That is not to demean those who are without food in Gaza. Hunger is real, no matter where it takes place, and starving people should be fed by those more fortunate. I feel for those who are hungry, even in Gaza.

However, two things must be absolutely clear: 1. Israel is NOT responsible for the hunger in Gaza, and 2. No other army in world history has been required to feed the very enemy who brutally attacked, maimed, raped, tortured, killed, and took them captive. The truth is that more food has entered into Gaza than any other warzone in history…enough so far to feed 2 million people for over a year.

Thanks to the UN and their coordination with Hamas, those same brutal terrorists hijack aid trucks, steal the food for themselves, then put whatever is left on the black market to sell to their own citizens at exorbitant prices. Gazans are hungry because they can’t afford food supplies that were meant to be free to them. Furthermore, tons of food literally rots at some of the crossings because the UN refuses to distribute it! (If you are unaware, many UN workers are also on the payroll of Hamas.)

Meanwhile, the world paints Israel to be an uncaring, tyrannical nation. That’s not all. Jews are frequently accused of being genocidal. Last time I looked, there are Palestinians in virtually every level of Israel government, military and society. Last time I looked, the only food getting to Gazans was that being escorted and protected by the IDF, to be distributed by the non-UN-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an organization volunteering to distribute food while risking their own lives to do so. They are not paid.

Those who call Israel genocidal are just plain wrong. Don’t buy into the narrative.

Regarding the world’s view of Israel, here is what Amir Tsarfati said on Telegram last Saturday morning.

First, they made you think that Zionism is a racist idea.
Then they told you that Israelis are bad people.
Now they’ve moved to the real target: that all Jews are evil.
This is the scheme of the devil — and he will use whatever he can to poison your soul and feed you lies. The internet is flooded with YouTube and TikTok videos trying to portray Jews as the root of the world’s problems.

First, they say we kill innocent people. Yet the facts show that 99.9% of slaughter and terrorist activities worldwide are carried out by radical Muslims.

Then they spread lies that we secretly control the world — when, in reality, history shows repeated attempts to destroy the Jews. October 7th was just the latest example.

Next, they claim our faith is rooted in the occult, inventing insane conspiracy theories about Jewish rituals that supposedly involve pedophilia — even though 99.99% of crimes like that are committed by non-Jews.

Finally, they say we stole the land from people who were here first — although these same people will admit on camera that they are not indigenous but Arabs from across the Middle East. The very term Jews reflects our origin from Judea!

Guard your souls — and those of your children.
Satan is turning you against God’s people because he knows how precious they are to God. [Emphasis mine.]

In the end, this war is not about Israel — but about the God of Israel.

As Psalm 83:1–4 says:

“Do not keep silent, O God!
Do not hold Your peace,
And do not be still, O God!

For behold, Your enemies make a tumult;
And those who hate You have lifted up their head.

They have taken crafty counsel against Your people,
And consulted together against Your sheltered ones.

They have said, ‘Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation,
That the name of Israel may be remembered no more.’” 

~Amir Tsarfati, August 1, 2025 on Telegram

So, so true.

Fellow believers, we are called to take a stand for Israel. It is our duty to speak out against the vile accusations and anti-Semitism we see and hear every day. Perhaps you love Israel but don’t know how to go about taking a stand on their behalf.

I will be teaching on that very subject soon. If you are in the Phoenix area, I invite you to join me at Momentum Church for an introductory class on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 (6:30-8:00pm). That will be followed by a full 6-week study on Tuesday nights beginning September 16. (Momentum Church is located just behind the Century 21 building on 59th Ave, 1/2 mile south of Bell Rd. Click here to find the map.)

Adults and young people in college or high school are encouraged to attend. Junior highers are welcome if accompanied by an adult. It is a great opportunity for folks young and old to know and understand why Israel is important. Come join us on August 26, then hang out with us beginning September 16. (This class will not be live streamed.)

PS: Check back tomorrow. There is more to share regarding the situation in Gaza. See you then!