Tourism Exploding in Israel!

Israel is used to explosions...primarily from rockets fired by terrorists into their land.  However, Israel is experiencing an explosion of a different type: tourism!  Here are some interesting statistics: 349,000 tourists visited Israel in April 2017. That is a whopping 38% increase over April 2016. According to the Ministry of Tourism, April's 349,000 tourists is …

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To Move or Not to Move: History Behind the US Embassy in Tel Aviv

As noted yesterday, President Trump makes an historic visit to Jerusalem later this month.  There is speculation regarding whether or not he will make the "big announcement" to move the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. But wait...if Israel's seat of government is in Jerusalem, why is the embassy in Tel Aviv?  Great question, …

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Does Hamas’ New Charter Recognize Israel’s Right to Exist?

Hamas has a new leader and a new charter.  The new leader will take up residence in another nation (Qatar), just as the old Hamas leader did.  But does it matter where a leader lives if he doesn't have a nation to rule?  Apparently not! The new charter deceptively appears to recognize the existence of …

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To Move or Not to Move: Will the US Embassy Move to Jerusalem?

Throughout his presidential campaign, President Trump vowed to move the US Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.  The campaign promise was well-received by conservatives, particularly those who support Israel.  But there is controversy, and if you are a supporter of Israel, it is important to understand it.  Thus, we'll examine the current state …

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