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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The Call that Never Came: A Pilot’s Story of 9/11

I'm departing from the norm today in order to commemorate those who lost their lives 17 years ago in the tragedy of 9/11.  On that day, America faced some of its darkest hours when terrorists flew airplanes into the twin towers of NYC, the Pentagon in Washington DC and a field in Pennsylvania (targeting the …

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