First Israeli C-19 Death, a Holocaust Survivor

Sad news out of Israel, as the first coronavirus death claimed the life of a Holocaust survivor last night. (Read the story here.) Meanwhile, an unrelated account of a 31-year-old nurse recovering from COVID-19 is circulating on social media. In his account, he describes the horror of not being able to breath, and staring death …

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Benny Gantz Given the Mandate to Form a Government in Israel

Rivlin gives Gantz the mandate to form a government In a blow to Benjamin Netanyahu, the left-center Blue and White party leader, Benny Gantz, was given first crack at forming a government in Israel. Including the 15-member anti-Zionist, anti-Israel Joint List of Arab MKs, Gantz managed 61 recommendations. While that does not mean all 61 …

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Israel has Officially Banned Travel to/from the Country

Israel is taking no chances. It is now official: flights to Israel are being cancelled and only Israelis and those who can prove they have a place to self-quarantine for 14 days are allowed into the country. This means all tour groups and those traveling for business purposes will not be allowed. For more info …

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For Zion’s Sake – March 2020

As news swirls around the Middle East, what better time to pray for the peace of Jerusalem! Russia, Turkey and Iran will ultimately make up the "big three" during an invasion of Israel, but currently they are at one another's throats! (They really don't like one another.) Lots is taking place between the three of …

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