For the first time since the last hostage release over a year ago, it appears Israel and Hamas may be on the verge of a ceasefire deal that would include the release of 33 innocent Israeli hostages. We can all be grateful for that, though we long for the release of all hostages. However, the …
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Those who have been to Israel with me likely remember Misgav Am, the kibbutz and military outpost on the Lebanese border, surrounded on three sides by Lebanon. (See photo to the right. Misgav Am is north of Kiryat Shmona, in the very tip of the inlet into Lebanon.) It is always a tour highlight in …
Syria is in disarray. For years the Assad regime held power with the support of Russia and Iran. Though technically still a nation, different factions carved out portions of Syria from which to operate. As seen on the "before" map in yesterday's post, Syria was a collage of Assad loyalists, the Kurds and allied forces, …
Over the weekend we witnessed the reshaping of Syria as the Assad regime collapsed and various rebel groups sliced up the territory on their way to conquering Damascus. Here is a before and after look at Syria: Red = Assad-controlled area before the weekend vs the Assad-controlled area just before the fall of Damascus. Now …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 