The Middle East is a mess! As Israel battles terrorists, we’re taking time to track how this conflict came about. This week, in the conclusion of our three-part series on the makings of the Middle East, we’ll analyze Israel’s watershed moment of the 21st century: Hamas’s October 7, 2023 massacre and kidnapping of Israeli civilians and the ensuing war Israel …
Beyond the Headlines: Stories of Israeli Displacement | March 1, 2025
Recently, 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 difficulties so many displaced Israelis have …
Interview w/ Rabbi Shmuel Bowman, Operation Lifeshield | October 12, 2024
Israel is surrounded by enemies. Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, all backed by Iran, attack Israel relentlessly from many sides. Antisemitism is running rampant toward both the Jewish nation and Jewish people around the world. Is there any hope for Israel? God’s Word is clear: There will always be hope for Israel! God made a promise to Abraham—one that remains …
FOI Solidarity Trip to Israel | October 5, 2024
One year has passed since Hamas’s brutal massacre of 1,200 Israelis and kidnapping of hundreds more on October 7, 2023. Life in Israel has changed significantly since then. As the Israel Defense Forces have spent the past year battling terrorists, many Israelis have been called to duty, while those who remain live in the war’s shadow. The Friends of Israel …
March 23, 2024 | Interview w/ Ronit Glaser, Magen David Adom
While most of us grieve for and sympathize with Israelis who suffered horrific violence perpetrated by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, we can never fully understand their experiences. But firsthand accounts of that brutal day give us a true look into the eyes of the Israelis who bravely persevered and survived. Ronit Glaser, an Israeli mother of two young …