7 Lies about Israel and the IDF Pertaining to Gaza – Part 1

Hi friends! If you follow, you know Looking for the Blessed Hope takes seriously the Bible's admonition to stand for Israel, which includes refuting the deceptive rhetoric that continually spews about the Jewish people and their nation. Recently, I read an article by John Spencer & Arsen Ostrovsky entitled, The Top 7 Lies About Israel …

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Palestinian Suspects Arrested for Setting Fires in Israel

Evidence pointing to Palestinian terrorists intentionally setting Israel on fire is pouring in. From clear video evidence to arsonists caught with fire-starting materials in their possession, to verbal threats regarding burning Israel to the ground. Meanwhile, Arab media and social media outlets are flooded with incitement to start more fires and do as much damage …

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Bringing Healing to Israel, A Trauma-Stricken Nation

Friends, one thing has stayed with me since returning from Israel about one month ago: Israel is a deeply grieving nation, and the trauma continues as Israeli soldiers continue to give their lives on the battlefield, displaced families still are not home, and the nation struggles with what to do. It is an extremely stressful …

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How Did Switzerland Respond to Israel’s Gold Medal in the European Fencing Championship?

Last Saturday, Israel's Under-23 men's fencing team won the European Fencing Championship in Estonia. As the second-place Swiss and third-place Italians mounted the award platform alongside the victorious Israelis, each team received their medals and HaTikvah, Israel's national anthem, began to play. What happened next was disgusting and overtly Antisemitic. They chose to turn their …

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