Live updates on Israel, regional security, U.S.–Israel relations, and developments affecting the Body of Christ in the Middle East.
Cabinet Votes to Scale Back Operation in Light of Ramadan
Posted on Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Israel's Security Cabinet voted to reduce Israel Defense Forces (IDF) presence in the West Bank and limit the scope of Operation Brother's Keeper, with fears of a continued IDF operation during Ramadan, which begins Saturday, would further escalate…
Palestinians Turn to U.N. Security Council to Stop West Bank Raids
Posted on Monday, June 23, 2014
The Palestinian Authority appealed to the U.N. Security Council, calling for an end to Operation Brother's Keeper, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) operation combing the West Bank for the abducted teenagers that has lasted more than ten days.
Presbyterian Church (PC-USA) Divests from Israel
Posted on Monday, June 23, 2014
Jewish organizations in America reacted with disbelief at Friday's decision by the Presbyterian Church(USA) to divest $1.9 million from companies implicit in Israel's presence in the West Bank, according to Ynet news.
Israel Strikes Military Targets in Syria
Posted on Monday, June 23, 2014
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) struck nine army positions in Syria, including a regional command center, after a 15-year-old Israeli Arab was killed earlier on Sunday.
Netanyahu: Hamas Behind Kidnappings, We Will Provide Evidence (Video)
Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2014
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanayahu addressed his cabinet today, saying the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are continuing their search for the abducted three Israeli teenagers, and will soon provide to the world incontrovertible proof that Hamas is behind…
Mortar Attack Kills One, Injures Three on Syrian Border
Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2014
A mortar was fired from Syria into Israel which killed a 15-year old boy, at least three others, including his father. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) responded with tank fire. Afterwards, the IDF searched the area for possible…
Nine Arrested in Overnight Raids, Two Palestinians Killed During Clashes
Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2014
Operation Bring Back Our Brothers continued into its tenth day as Israel searches for three kidnapped teenagers. Nine more Palestinians were arrested bringing the total to approximately 350, mostly Hamas members. In clashes with Israel Defense Forces (IDF)…
Red Heifer Is Born Claims Temple Institute (Video)
Posted on Friday, June 20, 2014
The Temple Institute announced the finding of a red heifer, which is believed to be necessary in the event the Temple will be rebuilt. The ashes of the red heifer are thought to be necessary for purification of…
Israel Retailates After Rockets Fired from Gaza
Posted on Thursday, June 19, 2014
Israel Air Forces (IAF) attacked a number of terror related targets last night after rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip for the third time this week.
Israel Arrested 80 in West Bank Sweep in Search for Missing Teens
Posted on Sunday, June 15, 2014
IDF troops operating in the West Bank arrested some some 80 Palestinians, including senior members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad, overnight Saturday, as security forces continued to search for information regarding the whereabouts of three Israeli teenagers kidnapped…
