Word from Jerusalem – August 2018

From terror tunnels to rocket attacks to fire kites and explosive balloons, Israelis living in the area around the Gaza Strip continue to endure.  This month's edition of Word from Jerusalem details the response of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem.  President Jurgen Buhler shares an interesting fact about Israelis living in that chaotic area: "On …

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What is a Palestinian Rocket Attack Like?

Over 150 Palestinian rockets have been launched toward southern Israel over the past couple days.  Some were shot down by Israel's Iron Dome defense system, but thankfully, most fell in open territory. Fortunately, I am not aware of any Israeli casualties, though there have been casualties in Gaza as a result of IDF strikes on …

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What Makes Israeli Soldiers Different?

On occasion, I have had the privilege of visiting IDF military bases in Israel.  During those visits, it has become abundantly clear that the Israeli military is much different than America's military.  Not necessarily better or worse...just different. Many things make the two much different. For example, all Israelis (men and women, with a few …

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An Undercover Israeli Saving Lives in Syria

Risking her very life to go undercover into Syria to save lives, Israeli Gal Lusky now reveals her identity.  See her unbelievable story: To what lengths would we go for those deemed to be our "enemies?"