Will Australia be the Next to Move Their Embassy to Jerusalem?

Will the Aussies down under be the next to move their embassy to Jerusalem?  If talks between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia are any indication, the Australian flag might be waving over their embassy in Jerusalem soon. In addition, it appears the Australian PM will also officially recognize …

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8,700 More Ethiopians Awaiting Aliyah to Israel

In recent years, over 120,000 Ethiopian Jews have made aliyah (return to the Jewish homeland, Israel).  As you can imagine, the cultural adjustment from third world conditions to one of the most high-tech countries on earth is mountainous.  Yet, there are 8,700 Ethiopian Jews yearning for the opportunity to "come home." The International Christian Embassy …

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Syrian Borders with Israel and Jordan Open Again After 4 Years

For the first time in 4 years, the border crossings between Syria and Israel (Quneitra crossing), and Syria and Jordan (Nasir crossing), are open.  Both are used primarily by UN peacekeeping forces. Until earlier this year, that region of Syria was controlled by the Assad regime as he pushed rebels all the way to the …

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Israeli Archaeological Digs a Treatment for PTSD?

Seven US military veterans recently completed a very unusual tour of duty: an archaeological dig at Beth She'arim in Israel.  Those veterans seek peace of mind from the terrors of war as they dig into the dirt concealing ancient treasures. Is it viable treatment to send American military veterans to archaeological assignments in Israel?  It seems …

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