As noted late last week, Israeli gymnast, Artem Dolgopyat, won the men's individual gold medal in the floor exercise. As you know, gold medal winners hear their national anthem while on the top step of the medal podium. Below is video of the medal ceremony. Israel's national anthem, HaTikvah (meaning "The Hope") is a bit …
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When Israel signed peace agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain last week, skeptics surmised that "peace" was for political gain and nothing more. However, many things have since provided indication that, not only are the peace agreements much more than political tools, they are striking deep chords in the hearts and minds …
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What an incredible site! Who could ever imagine an Arab family in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) waving Israeli flags (along with their own), while listening to HaTikvah ("The Hope"), Israel's national anthem! That is the response following the first ever Israel-to-UAE flight to launch further cooperation between the two new peace partners. Check it …
In world sporting competitions, champions almost always stand atop a podium while their national anthem plays...unless that champion is Israeli. Politics and the resistance of other nations to recognize Israel as a legitimate nation often leads to refusal by event organizers to acknowledge Israel by playing their national anthem. For the most part, that has …
Continue reading Israeli Flag Raised in World Judo Championship
Looking for the Blessed Hope 