Amazing Discoveries Along the Via Maris

An ancient highway between Egypt and Assyria (parts of modern-day Iraq, Iran, Syria and Turkey) hold many hidden treasures. Some of those treasures, though, have been uncovered in the past few years! The Via Maris runs north-south along the Mediterranean Coast of Israel and cuts through a mountain pass in the Carmel range. The highway …

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Operation Breaking Dawn: Truth and Tragedy

After three days of intense rocket exchange, a ceasefire has brought an end to the battle between Palestinians and Israelis. News outlets have covered it, and Amir Tsarfati posted multiple updates each day on Telegram, so we won't rehash the details. But here are some basics, and a thought or two about the skirmish. The …

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Closing Out Tisha B’Av: What is it, and Why?

As of sundown last night, Jews commemorate Tisha B'Av, perhaps the most tragic date on the Hebrew calendar. Many horrible events, including the destruction of both the First and Second Temples, happened on this calendar day in history. One for Israel explains this national day of fasting and mourning: Tisha B' Av, The Day Two …

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Jason Greenblatt Shares Insider Accounts of the Making of the Abraham Accords

If you follow, you know I'm a fan of the Abraham Accords and all it represents in relations between Israel and her moderate Arab neighbors, and its prophetic significance. Several architects and ground-layers of the Abraham Accords have written books sharing intriguing insights into the making of that historic agreement. Now, Jason Greenblatt, President Trump's …

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