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Senator Schumer's Undemocratic Dangerous Anti-Israel Diatribe

Senator Schumer's Undemocratic Dangerous Anti-Israel Diatribe

Who has really lost its way? Israel, fighting a seemingly never-ending war against genocidal Arabs and Islamists for a century, or Senator Schumer and his Democratic party?

5 Biblical Reasons Gaza Is Important

5 Biblical Reasons Gaza Is Important

Headlines bombard us with news about the devastation in Gaza—the staggering death toll, the increasing war and bloodshed, the innocent lives lost. People on both sides cry for an end to the violence and the pain.  

As Christians, we hear the news, and our hearts fill with compassion and anguish. Why is this happening? Why are people so eager to fight—and die—over this one small section of land?

Gaza, also called the Gaza Strip, is a thin piece of land of about 140 square miles located between Israel and Egypt. Roughly 2.3 million Palestinians live there, and it is a Palestinian territory. It is situated on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea, with Egypt on its southwest and Israel on its east and north.

However, there is longtime animosity between Israel and Palestine. In 1947, the United Nations divided Palestine into an Arab and a Jewish state. This was to accommodate a post-World War Two desire for a Jewish homeland, but it came against the will of the local Arab population.

On October 7, 2023, the Islamic militant group Hamas killed more than a thousand people, mostly civilians, and took 250 others hostage in the deadliest attack in Israel’s history. Israel immediately declared war on Hamas, and as of this writing, more than 30,000 people have been killed.

Beyond a territory for present-day Palestine, the land is much desired by both groups. But there is also much biblical importance and history surrounding Gaza. Here are five biblical reasons by Gaza is important.

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2,000-Year-Old Coin Engraved with ‘Eleazor the Priest’ Uncovered in Israel

2,000-Year-Old Coin Engraved with ‘Eleazor the Priest’ Uncovered in Israel

Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered a 2,000-year-old coin that dates to a century before the birth of Christ and bears the name “Eleazor the Priest,” a biblical name that experts say most likely references a religious leader of the time.

Speaker Johnson Slams White House, Saying Jews Have Right to Live in 'The Biblical Heartland’

Speaker Johnson Slams White House, Saying Jews Have Right to Live in 'The Biblical Heartland’

House Speaker Mike Johnson is speaking out against a new policy by the Biden Administration on Israel and the West Bank, saying in a social media post that the “Jewish people have a historic and legal right to live in the land of Israel including in Judea and Samaria."

How Should Christians React as America Vetoes a Ceasefire in Gaza?

How Should Christians React as America Vetoes a Ceasefire in Gaza?

The war on Israel has taken another swift turn as the United States vetoed the Algerian resolution at the United Nations, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. How are we, as believers, to react to this alarming news?

The Link between Bethlehem and Bahrain

The Link between Bethlehem and Bahrain

Keeping both the Bible and current events in mind, what’s going on in the Middle East from a biblical point of view at the moment? And what has Bethlehem got to do with Bahrain?

Hebrew Meanings of Psalm 23 Explained

Hebrew Meanings of Psalm 23 Explained

Psalm 23 is well-known and well-loved. There are a few words in Hebrew however, which don’t come through in their fullness when expressed in English.  

Argentina and Israel – Turning the Tide from a Curse to a Blessing

Argentina and Israel – Turning the Tide from a Curse to a Blessing

Recently, Argentinian President Javier Milei arrived in Israel to show solidarity at this time of war and to turn the tide between the stained past of his country’s relationship with Israel. Milei’s visit was significant and historic on many levels.

Israeli Forces Rescue 2 Hostages from Hamas during Raid

Israeli Forces Rescue 2 Hostages from Hamas during Raid

"Fernando and Louis – welcome home. I salute our brave soldiers for their bold action which brought about their release. Only continued military pressure, until a complete victory, will bring about the release of all of our hostages," Israeli president Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement.

Israel: Blinken's Foolishness on Full Display

Israel: Blinken's Foolishness on Full Display

The Secretary of State's remarks show America's allies and enemies alike that the country's policies remain rooted in seeing the world as they want things to be rather than how they really are.

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