The Difference Between Palestinian Kites and Israeli Kites

Over the past few weeks, Palestinians have resorted to launching kites into Israel which carry fire lit materials and are intended to set fields, forests and cities in Israel on fire. The Jewish city of Sderot is situated less than 2 miles from the Gaza border and has been targeted by those kites.  So, after enduring …

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The Calm Before the Storm

So good to see you back, my friends!  We're studying Why Israel Matters and are finishing up week 1.  This is simply a summary of the live class being taught at CalvayPHX in Phoenix AZ.  We gather together at Central campus, Room 209 each Sunday morning at 11:00 am and you are welcome to join us!  …

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Two Distinctly Different Tales of Gaza

Wow...I was struck by two very interesting, but polar opposite perspectives of Gaza recently.  Let's start with the Hamas-directed, Iranian-supported rocket attacks from Gaza into Israel earlier this week. You have undoubtedly heard the news of the multiple barrages, totaling about 100 rockets fired in a 36-hour period.  But take a look at the graphic …

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Nikki Haley to UN: “Who among us would accept 70 rockets launched into your country?”

Following Gaza's rocket barrage into Israel earlier this week, the United States called an emergency session of the UN Security Council, seeking a UN condemnation of the Gazan actions. The condemnation was blocked by Kuwait and Ambassador Haley took the floor to express the United States' outrage at that result.  As usual, Haley held nothing …

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