In Israel, commemorative days often bunch closely together, partly because Israel commemorates lots of things, and partly because God has designed it that way! Consider the Biblical feasts of Israel. There are seven in all, but three (Passover, Feast of Unleavened Bread and Feast of First Fruits) are bunched closely together in the spring and …
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Israel Continues Sending Supplies to Gaza Unlike the West Bank, where Israel works directly with the Palestinian Authority, Israel has no direct ties to Hamas, who rules the Gaza Strip. Yet, the pandemic has forced the two sworn enemies to coordinate efforts to prevent a serious outbreak which would not only devastate the poverty-stricken citizens …
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One of the things that I find continually refreshing is how accepting of one another IDF soldiers are. When you have to bond together to protect a tiny nation in a bad neighborhood, every person matters...even Christians! This is one of my favorite IDF videos. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/TpxoabjWOZE BTW - each person you see here is …
Juniper Cobra, the biannual air defense drill involving thousands of American and Israeli troops, as well Eagle Genesis, a ground defense exercise between the two allies, have both been cancelled due to threats of coronavirus. American troops were set to arrived from US bases in Germany. However, several European nations, including Germany, have been added …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 