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
The nation of Israel continues to reel, despite the joyous return of many hostages and the pounding they have dealt to Hamas. Most residents of the kibbutzim who were attacked are still displaced, and families are grieving missing loved ones. The memories of horrific murder, rape and mutilation will likely last a lifetime. Throughout history, …
In an unconfirmed report, Israel's youngest hostage, 10-month old Kfir, along with his 4-year-old brother, Ariel, and his mother, Shiri, are presumably dead in Gaza. Hamas is claiming they were killed during an IDF airstrike. To be clear, this is an unconfirmed report. It may or may not be true, and we're certainly praying it …
Over the past several days we have witnessed dozens of Israeli hostages freed from Gaza. We rejoice over that! Indeed, prayers are being answered and at least a few families are being reunited. However, don't lose sight of the fact that only about 60 Israelis (and several others of different nationalities) have been released. A …
Continue reading Don’t be Fooled by What You See in the Media
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