Will Israel Agree to a Ceasefire Tonight? Here are the Details…

Pressure from the Americans. Pressure from the UN. Will it result in an Israeli ceasefire? You may be surprised by the answer! Here is Amir Tsarfati with information regarding a possible ceasefire and what's ahead for Israel and Gaza: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWZOWgiDkCI

Report: Egyptian brokered ceasefire between Hamas and Israel

Seemingly just prior to major Israeli military action, there is news of an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Once more, Hamas pushes Gaza to the brink of all-out war with Israel (in which Gaza would be utterly destroyed), only to have Egypt step in and save the day. How long can this go on? …

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Israel Extends Ceasefire; North Korea Emerges as a Partner to Hamas

Despite recommencement of rocket fire by Hamas into Israel, Israel has agreed to extend the ceasefire until midnight Sunday.  According to the Jerusalem Post, Israel's security cabinet will meet again on Sunday to discuss future steps.  Meanwhile, US Secretary of State John Kerry is entertaining ceasefire ideas from Qatar and Turkey, two key Hamas allies …

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Ceasefire or Intifada?

Shabbat shalom, chavarim! “Shabbat” in Hebrew has the connotation of “stopping” or “resting.”  It may be roughly translated as “Sabbath.”  It also refers to a time of holy gatherings.  “Shalom” means “peace,” and is also used as a greeting.  “Chavarim” means “friends.”  Thus, my wish is for a peaceful Sabbath (sundown Friday evening to sundown …

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