A Hostage’s Story

We were in Israel during several hostage exchanges, including the homecoming of the bodies of the Bibas family. Words cannot describe the agony and heartbreak of an entire nation grieving for their loved ones. In Israel, every hostage is a loved one. We traversed many roadways on which the hostages were transported, and went through …

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A Bonus Tour Day in Israel

After a wonderful 2-day visit with Aly and Teo, I connected with other Israeli friends, Sheila (who coordinates our Israel tours) and her husband, Kevin. Another wonderful couple gracious enough to invite me into their home. Besides her responsibilities at One for Israel and Israel College of the Bible, Sheila also happens to be an …

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Looking Sheer Evil in the Face

View of the Mediterranean Sea from our Airbnb After arriving in Ashdod after dark on Thursday, we got our first glimpse of the Mediterranean Sea on a glorious Friday morning. Other than a bit of rain and wind on Thursday, weather has been gorgeous with temperatures in the 60's and (at times) low-70's. Today was …

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Understanding Gaza in Light of History

To fully understand the situation in Gaza today, it is important to understand their history. How did Gaza come to be, and how did Hamas come to power? Is it really their land? Dr Erez Soref does a great job summarizing Gaza's history in the video below. Take a look, then we'll consider some additional …

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