On Tuesday, a ceasefire brokered by Egypt and the UN between Hamas and Israel was officially ratified. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s agreement to the ceasefire has created a firestorm in the Knesset (Israel’s parliament) and Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman has resigned, expressing his displeasure with “ongoing excuses” in failing to deal more strongly with Hamas in …
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Understanding this Week’s Gaza Skirmish
Wondering what really happened in the Gaza Strip this week? What triggered the IDF special ops mission? Should we be concerned about an all-out war between Hamas and Israel? These and other questions are swirling, but are answered very expertly by Amir Tsarfati in a recent Middle East update. It is below and if you …
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 …
Rockets Rain Down on Israel
Since Sunday night's IDF special ops raid into the Gaza Strip, activity has ramped up in and around Gaza. A top Hamas commander and several other terrorists were killed as a result of that mission, though it came at a cost. Israeli sources have now confirmed that an IDF special ops officer was killed in …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 