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This Brings Urgency to Our Calling

Neither Israel nor the Palestinians sent representatives to the Middle East peace conference — the second in the past year hosted by France with the goal of advancing peace efforts.

Jerusalem: The Burdensome Stone

Written by Bill McKay When people criticize Zionists, they mean Jews. –Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In the waning moments of 2016, President Obama’s Secretary of State, John Kerry, spent 1hr and 13 minutes in an angry denouncement of the settlements in the West Bank in a major policy speech.

A New Low

Unfortunately, we seem to have reached a new low in U.S.-Israeli relations.

Why Some Are Concerned for Israel's Security Assistance

Two major Israeli news sources are reporting concern among the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) over possible cuts in U.S. defense aid. The U.S. currently gives $3.3 billion to Israel each year. That figure is set to increase to $3.8 billion in 2018.

A New Report Warns of a Possible Second Arab Spring

A new report released this week by the United Nations warns of the possibility of a second “Arab Spring” that may well have implications for Israeli safety and security.

Israel's Trial by Fire

Suicide bombers, rocket attacks, and bus bombings apparently aren’t enough. Now, many in Israel believe its enemies are trying to burn the nation to the ground. A wave of 1,773 fires driven by unseasonably hot, dry, and windy weather have swept across Israel in the past week.

A Plan to Address This Growing Problem

If you’re like me, you’ve been frustrated and angered by the way terrorists have used Facebook, Twitter, and other online social media to incite hatred, bigotry, and violence. Especially against Israel.

What Trump's Presidency Could Mean for Israel

Even after a lengthy campaign season, President-elect Donald Trump remains something of a wild card in the minds of many people. But America’s soon-to-be 45th president does appear to be getting off to a good start in at least one regard.

A Massive Anti-Israel Campaign Planned for Europe

A European organization dedicated to rallying support for Israel has announced it will confront what it anticipates will be a massive anti-Israel campaign across Europe in 2017. The group says it will counter the anti-Semitism with an initiative of its own.

This Is An Outrageous Message

Last week, I told you about a shocking resolution being considered by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). On Tuesday, by a vote of 23-6, it passed.

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