As Hanukkah approaches, a video of six murdered hostages was released, showing them celebrating the Festival of Lights in a tunnel in December 2023. And a new study shows a majority of the journalists and media workers killed during the war were tied to terror organizations.
This Hanukkah, as we light the flames that commemorate an ancient miracle, I find myself thinking not of the past, but of the present—of a 19-year-old girl who finished high school, packed her bags, and chose to put on the fatigues of the Israeli army—my daughter.
More revelations have surfaced showing that Hamas has hoarded foreign aid in the Gaza Strip, as pressure builds on the U.N. agency for the Palestinians, and a surprising report is published from a human rights group not normally critical of Hamas's actions against Israel.
Turkey is pressing to join the international stabilization force in Gaza as the ceasefire teeters and accusations emerge from Hamas. In the U.S., a different kind of battle confronts the one thousand pastors and Christian leaders returning from Israel who say they're the targets of online attacks.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to meet with President Trump again soon to discuss the next phase of the president's Gaza peace plan. Announcement of the meeting comes as Hamas rejected demands that the terror group disarm.
At a time when Israel continues to face both terrorism and the losses of war, Christians and Jews are joining hands in an extraordinary show of solidarity. It's a story of shared grief, unity, and life-saving hope.
After six days, multiple venues, and one finale, the first-ever Ambassador's Summit in Israel commissioned more than one thousand pastors on Sunday to stand with Israel and combat antisemitism.
More than one thousand pastors from the U.S. and other countries, the largest delegation to visit in modern Israel's history, continued their journey through the land. They visited the iconic Western Wall and heard from the chief rabbi about the importance of their visit.
Concerns over the fragility of the Gaza ceasefire continue to grow – at the heart of it, a complex battlefield with unique challenges. The sophisticated Hamas terror tunnel network in Gaza has reshaped military operations, with battles below often more important than the battles above.
More than one thousand pastors and Christian influencers are in the Holy Land this week. Organizers call it the largest gathering of its kind since Israel's founding. A partnership between Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Friends of Zion Museum led to the unprecedented visit.