Live updates on Israel, regional security, U.S.–Israel relations, and developments affecting the Body of Christ in the Middle East.
72-Hour Truce Goes Into Effect
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2014
As a 72 hour truce went into effect at midnight, Israel sent a delegation to Egypt to negotiate a ceasefire with Hamas. Over the weekend, Hamas claimed it still had tunnels going into Israel. In order to conceal…
Is Israel Indiscriminately Killing in Gaza? Data says No
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2014
While protests around the world condemned Israel's "indiscriminate" killing of civilians, the hard data does not support their assessment. In the latest figures coming from Gaza, a disproportionate number of men ages 20 to 29 -- which represent…
Wave of World Protests Against Israel
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2014
Anti-Israel rallies took place all across the world condemning Israel's military action against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Thousands of protesters took to the streets in major cities of London, Cape Town, Santiago, Melbourne, Berlin, and New York.…
Ceasefire Ends, Fighting Resumes
Posted on Friday, August 8, 2014
Israel withdrew its diplomatic team from Egypt, after Hamas launched 20 rockets at Israeli cities, saying it will not negotiate under fire. Israel Defense Forces struck terrorist sites throughout the Gaza Strip as fighting has renewed.
Israel Agrees to Extend Ceasefire; Hamas Vows to Renew Fighting
Posted on Thursday, August 7, 2014
Israel has reportedly agreed to extend the current ceasefire in Gaza Strip Wednesday as indirect Israel-Palestinian negotiations over extending a truce in Gaza got underway in Cairo. However, Hamas was quick to deny the reports, saying it will…
Terror Attacks in Jerusalem on the Eve of Tisha b’Av
Posted on Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Jerusalem was hit with multiple terror attacks just before Tisha b'Av began. Riots broke out on the Temple Mount Monday morning when hundreds of masked Muslims stormed the holy site and injured at least five police officers. A…
Iron Dome Receives $225 Million in Funding from U.S.
Posted on Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Israel's Iron Dome Missile Defense System received a $225 million boost when U.S. President Barack Obama signed a bill on Monday authorizing additional funding for the program.
Israel, Hamas Agree to 72-hour Truce
Posted on Tuesday, August 5, 2014
As Operation Protective Edge enters its fifth week, Israel and Hamas have agreed to an Egyptian proposal for a 72-hour ceasefire beginning Tuesday morning.
Round-Up: Israel Begins to Withdraw Out of Gaza Ahead of Tisha B’Av
Posted on Monday, August 4, 2014
Over the weekend, Israel completed its demolition of Hamas terror tunnels and began withdrawing its troops from the Gaza Strip ahead of Tisha B'Av, which begins Monday night. Meanwhile, the U.N. condemned Israel for not sharing its Iron…
Hamas Invites Hezbollah to Join in the War (Video)
Posted on Friday, August 1, 2014
Hamas wants Hezbollah to join the three-week-old conflict with Israel, Musa Abu Marzouk, a senior Hamas official said. While Hamas rocket strength was estimated at 10,000 rockets, conservative estimates say Hezbollah has well over 100,000 rockets aimed at…
72 Hour Ceasefire Attempts to Go in Effect Friday Morning (Video)
Posted on Friday, August 1, 2014
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire beginning Friday morning. While Israel has said it will observe the ceasefire, the IDF will continue to destroy terror tunnels. Meanwhile, three IDF soldiers were killed Wednesday morning in…
Temple Institute Raises Funds for Draft Plans for 3rd Temple
Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2014
The Temple Institute has created a $100,000 Indiegogo campaign to raise financing for "architectural plans" to construct the Third Temple, which it says will be a "house of prayer for all nations" and will usher in "a new…
Netanyahu: Prepare for an Extended Operation (Video)
Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared his country for an "extended operation inside Gaza" Monday night as fighting continued as Operation Protective Shield entered its 22nd day.
Full Coverage: Operation Protective Edge Enters 21st Day
Posted on Monday, July 28, 2014
After U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry failed in bringing a ceasefire to the region, U.S. President Barack Obama called and urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanayahu to agree to a ceasefire late Sunday night as Operation Protective…
Israel Stops Huge Terrorist Attack Planned for Rosh HaShannah
Posted on Sunday, July 27, 2014
Hundreds of Hamas terrorists planned to invade Israel through its tunnels on Rosh HaShannah, the Jewish New Year, which begins on September 24, however the terrorist attack was stopped as Hamas' tunnel infrastructure was discovered by Israel Defense…
Hamas Calls for a Third Intifada; UN School Hit (Video)
Posted on Friday, July 25, 2014
As Hamas continues to use hospitals, schools and mosques to wage war against Israel, at least 15 were killed and as many as 200 more were wounded at a UN school, as the IDF and Hamas exchanged fire.…
