Hamas Disregards UN Ceasefire, IDF Moves Ground Forces into Gaza

“In light of Hamas’ incessant criminal aggression and dangerous infiltration into Israeli territory, Israel must act to protect its citizens.”   ~Israeli Prime Minister’s Office   For the second time in a week, Hamas has shown utter disregard for ceasefire attempts brokered by Egypt and the UN.  This morning’s ceasefire was to be a 5-hour ceasefire …

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Israel Warns 100,000 Palestinians to Evacuate; Hamas Tells Them to Ignore the Warning

Earlier today (Thursday), Israeli officials warned 100,000 Palestinians to evacuate, likely ahead of a military strike.  However, Hamas is urging citizens to stay put.  Unbelieveable! Israel has sent similar warnings (via leaflets and calls to citizens' homes) in times past just prior to major military operations.  Please pray for these citizens, many of whom are simply …

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Obama Condemns Rocket Fire by Hamas into Israel

Earlier today, President Barack Obama condemned Hamas for firing rockets into Israel, and he reaffirmed Israel's right to defend herself.  Since July 1, Palestinians in Gaza have fired about 500 rockets into Israel, some of them reaching as far as Jerusalem and Haifa.  By the time you finish reading this post, another rocket will have been …

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Imagine This!

Okay, friends, I'm going to ask you to use your imagination today!  Pretend that you live in southern Israel right now.  Rockets are raining down at the rate of 1 per minute, and you and your kids have only seconds to get to a bomb shelter.  Kids in these parts are trained at an early …

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