Yesterday, we focused on the dilemma forced upon Israel: save hostages or eliminate terrorists. There is a pronounced contrast in the value of life between death-loving Hamas terrorists and life-loving Israelis. So, is peace even possible? The first assumption regarding peacemaking is that each side will abide by the agreements put forth in a peace …
Continue reading Is Peace Between Israel and Hamas Possible?
The anguish is unfathomable. Imagine the burden that hung heavy upon Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his advisors last week: draw out a ceasefire hoping Hamas will eventually release all hostages (though they have not upheld their part of the bargain so far) or put hostages at risk in order to destroy a terrorist …
Continue reading The Agonizing Position Hamas Has Forced upon Israel
Israeli insiders admit a "colossal intelligence failure" resulted in the horrible massacre by Hamas on October 7. Regardless of blame, it has been my position that Israel now has a war to fight, and figuring out the cause and who is to blame can wait until a more suitable time. But what if clear evidence …
Continue reading Did an Israeli Intelligence Officer Fail to Protect His Nation?
On Wednesday night Calvary Chapel Chino Hills hosted a Stand with Israel service and I have rarely been so moved. Led in worship by Marty Goetz and blessed by the likes of Israel Bachar (Consul General of Israel), Daniel Cohen (Israeli correspondent for NewsMax) and others, it was a sweet time of information, worship and …
