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Relative calm in Gaza, the war continues on other fronts

Despite the ceasefire, hostilities continue in Gaza. The IDF says it killed a terror operative who approached Israeli troops and “posed an immediate threat” in the southern Gaza Strip earlier today. War is looming again in Lebanon. According to the the truce between Israel and …

Israel approves immigration of 5,800 Bnei Menashe by 2030

This “strengthens the resilience, solidarity, and renewal of the State of Israel,” said Israeli Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer. …

“Peace, peace – but there will be no peace”

Finally, after two agonising years, almost all of the hostages taken on the terrible day of 7th October 2023 have …

How a small village in the Negev sets an example for all of Israel

In the middle of the Negev Desert lies Nitzana, a small village where Jews, Arabs, Bedouins, and Christians live together—also …

Stalemate in Gaza; “Zionism is racism” lives on

Christians for Israel · Stalemate in Gaza; “Zionism is racism” lives on This week marks the 50th anniversary of the …

Everything you need to know about the plans for Gaza

The future of Gaza is back on the agenda. This Thursday, the UN Security Council will meet to discuss plans …

Will the ceasefire last? Divisions in Israel

Israeli aircraft struck Gaza City targets this week, after Hamas attacks involving rocket-propelled grenades and sniper fire killed an Israeli …

Hostage Release Marks a Moment of Joy and Reflection

After two long years of waiting alongside the people of Israel, today marks a moment of profound relief and shared …

Ceasefire into effect

Christians for Israel · Ceasefire into effect A ceasefire in the Gaza Strip began at noon on Friday, initiating a …

Palestinian statehood; aid in Gaza; and internal struggles

Christians for Israel · Palestinian statehood; aid in Gaza; and internal struggles Palestinian statehood recognition is an obstacle to peace …

Nations are rewarding Hamas terror

Christians for Israel · Nations are rewarding Hamas terror ‘This reckless decision only serves Hamas propaganda and sets back peace’, …

‘You Can’t Curse What God Has Blessed’ – The Story of Balaam

In the book of Numbers we read the story of Balaam the son of Beor, a non-Jewish prophet who was …

NEW! ANZAC Study Tour to Israel 2025

Join Christians for Israel’s ANZAC Solidarity Mission & Study Tour to Israel: 5 – 13 November 2025 Experience 9 unforgettable …

What do we know about hunger in Gaza and the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation?

The War in Gaza continues. Since early June, humanitarian aid has been entering the Gaza Strip through cooperation between Israel …

Israel protects Druze in Syria – but fails to protect Christians in Gaza and West Bank

Christians for Israel · Israel protects Druze in Syria – but fails to protect Christians in Gaza and West Bank …

The Jewish People and Israel’s Heartland

“Judea and Samaria have since ancient times constituted the biblical heartland of Israel. These small territories—5500 square kilometers in total— …

Israel and the Signs of the Times – Bible Study with Rev. Willem J.J. Glashouwer

God is on the move—gathering His people from the North, South, East, and West, fulfilling His eternal promise to Israel. …

Israel strikes at the heart of the Iranian revolutionary regime

Christians for Israel · Israel strikes at the heart of the Iranian revolutionary regime Early this morning, Israel launched Operation …

Getting Gazans wrong: Understanding support for Hamas and the Oct. 7 attacks

Leila Fadel on NPR’s Morning Edition on June 5 interviewed Graeme Groom, a British surgeon who worked recently at Nasser …

The situation in Gaza

Christians for Israel · Weekly Update 6 June 2025 – “The Situation in Gaza” This week the IDF recovered the …