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 …
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 …
Continue reading Closing Out Tisha B’Av: What is it, and Why?
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 …
Continue reading Jason Greenblatt Shares Insider Accounts of the Making of the Abraham Accords
Check out this photo, then take a guess at what is happening in this scene: From the Israel Defense Forces' FB page: When this small child's life was at risk, our soldiers were there to help. At 5:30am, a Palestinian family brought their daughter—unconscious and unable to breathe—to a nearby IDF base in search of …
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