Mourning the Loss of Druze Children

On Saturday, a Hezbollah rocket fell on a soccer field, killing 12 Druze children in northern Israel. The loss hit home somewhat. For those who traveled to Israel with us in February 2019, you remember the memorable lunch stop with the Druze man in northern Israel. We learned about the Druze culture...people of Arab descent, …

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The Voice of an Israeli Warrior

One of the unique joys of visiting Israel is interacting with soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). They are everywhere, and easy to identify in their green military or blue/gray police uniforms. They are generally very personable, engaging, and willing to take photos with you. But in them, there is something different than any …

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Diary of an IDF Soldier: The Real Face of Hamas

Hi friends! We're taking a peek into the diary of an IDF soldier. Though this entry is several months old, it tells a bit about Hamas. Among the take aways is the fact Hamas allows negotiations of hostage release to dangle like a carrot. Yet, throughout the conflict, Hamas has proven they do not want …

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Israel Remembers and Honors a True Hero

Israeli fighters are often beyond the norm. They are warriors who gladly rush into service when their nation or their people are in harm's way. Perhaps they are no different from honorable warriors in militaries around the world, but they do seem to have unparalleled distinction. Every IDF warrior is well-drilled on why they fight...and …

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