Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Middle East Conflict”
Iran’s Modern HistoryAt the center of all the mayhem surrounding Israel and the Middle East is one powerful, villainous nation: Iran. Every group Israel has been battling—Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis—all take their orders from Iran. But it wasn’t always this way. The nation once aimed to Westernize to usher in a prosperous era, but the Islamic Revolution dashed those hopes, …
Beyond the Headlines: Stories of Israeli DisplacementRecently, Chris led a group of ministry leaders to Israel. More than a sightseeing tour, this trip provided a deeply meaningful opportunity for Christians to love and support God’s Chosen People, beleaguered citizens of a country still at war. While in Israel, Chris spoke with several individuals to gain a clear picture of the …
Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview with Ty PerryAntisemitism is a serious, deep-reaching issue today—and it’s closer to you than you may think. Ty Perry, assistant to The Friends of Israel’s director of North American Ministries, covers real-life instances of antisemitism taking place today in his regular column ALERT (Antisemitism: The Longest-Enduring Racial Trauma) in Israel My Glory magazine. He …
Israel My Glory In Depth: Interview with Chris KatulkaWhy does Israel face tremendous hostility from its neighbors? Why do many Middle Eastern nations want to wipe Israel off the face of the earth? From groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Palestinian Authority to countries like Iran, Syria, and Lebanon, existential threats are never far from the Jewish nation. Our May/June …
Celebrating Modern Israel’s IndependenceThe creation of the State of Israel in 1948 was truly a miracle. But how does a nation starting with almost nothing become prosperous? Israel faced some serious growing pains and worked hard to provide for its immigrant citizens. And the story behind its journey is fascinating! Chris teaches a captivating history lesson on the growth of …
Israel At War Update—Iran Attacks Israel! Israel has been locked in a war with Hamas since October, but it now faces a much greater enemy: Iran. The Middle East powerhouse launched more than 300 drones and missiles from its own soil into Israel last Saturday night, marking the first time it had ever done so directly without using one of …
Interview w/ Justin Kron, Hope in the Holy LandIs the Jewish-Palestinian conflict in Israel blown out of proportion, or is it as hostile as it sounds? We hear many stories of animosity between these groups, but it’s hard to know the truth when we live far from Israel. That’s why Justin Kron, founding director of the Kesher Project, which connects …
Israel at War Update with Jael KalisherWhat is life in Israel like right now? You’ve probably wondered what Israelis face while their nation is at war. Jael Kalisher, The Friends of Israel’s newest field representative, provides an excellent perspective on the Israel-Hamas war from her firsthand perspective as an Israeli Christian. She joins the show to speak about how we …
Israel at War Update with Bassem EidAs Israel fights a physical war against Hamas terrorists, it also finds itself battling to defend its public image. Many people and institutions, particularly universities, have hitched their wagon to Hamas as a symbol of Palestinian resistance and hatred for Israel. Palestinian human rights activist Bassem Eid, founder of the Jerusalem-based Palestinian Human Rights …
Israel at War Update with Josh Reinstein When terrorists killed and wounded thousands on October 7, the world stood behind Israel. But it wasn’t long before anti-Zionists turned the tide of public opinion against the Jewish state. To make sense of this response, Josh Reinstein, Director of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus and President of the Israel Allies Foundation, joins …
