God’s Hand of Protection over a Jewish Family in Ashkelon

Last week, rockets rained down on Israeli towns and villages near the Gaza Strip, as Hamas fired off over 400 rockets in a single day.  (The most ever in the long-standing rocket war from Gaza.) Thankfully, despite the heavy barrage, not a single Jewish Israeli life was lost (though one Arab Israeli was sadly killed …

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Why is Gaza Such a Problem?

Following intense action over the past couple days in and near the Gaza Strip, questions such as these arise: "What's the deal with Gaza, and why are they such a problem?" Questions such as those are answered in a very timely article written by Susan Michael, Director of ICEJ-US branch.  Find those answers in Why …

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Developing: Israeli Ground Attack Takes Out Hamas Commander

I'm following news out of Israel, indicating a top Hamas commander was killed Sunday night in the Gazan city of Khan Younis.  Several other lower-ranking Hamas terrorists were killed in the attack as well. Typically, Israeli strikes are in response to aggressive acts such as rocket launches, incendiary kites or border skirmishes from the Gaza …

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Netanyahu Responds to Pittsburgh Synagogue Massacre

It has happened again...another armed gunman entered a public place and opened fire.  This time, it was a Pittsburgh synagogue, hosting three different Jewish groups for Shabbat services.  Apparently the gunman vowed "I'm going in" on social media, entered the synagogue uttering antisemitic comments and opened fire on the Tree of Life congregation. Benjamin Netanyahu …

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