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Hatred of Jews is a spiritual problem

Last month, Fatima Mousa Mohammed delivered a commencement speech for the law school at the City University of New York. It was a vicious and incendiary attack against Jews consisting of lies, distortion and bigotry. This was just another (albeit outrageous) example of antisemitism: the …

The Holy Spirit

The Jewish people are currently celebrating the feast of Shavuot, and in the coming days Christians will celebrate Pentecost. As …

We have to remember the past to understand the present

These are days of remembrance. Over the last week, the Jewish people have remembered those who have fallen in the …

Happy Birthday, Israel!

Today, Israel celebrates its 75th birthday. On this day, we acknowledge and celebrate that Israel is unique among the nations. …

Life from the dead

A lot is happening in and around Israel at the moment. There are many reasons for concern. The political crisis …

This Easter, let’s remember that the Lord is again bringing His people from slavery into freedom

Yesterday, the Jewish people began their celebration of Passover (Pesach) with a Seder meal. This evening, Christians of Western traditions …

Continuing unrest in and around Israel

The unrest in Israel continues. Massive demonstrations are being held. Last night, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a public speech. …

Is China becoming the new superpower in the Middle East?

Last week, Iran and Saudi Arabia announced a joint agreement, brokered by China, to pursue the restoration of diplomatic relations. …

Understanding the myriad threats facing Israel

Throughout history, the Jewish people and more recently the State of Israel have always faced existential threats. Today, they are …

The real terrorists

This week the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran published a sanctions list targeting individuals and organizations in Europe. This …

Why do Western countries allow Islamic states to continually attack Israel?

While the attention of the whole world seems to be focused on whether or not the new government under Bibi …

The ideological, political and legal fight against Israel in the UN

This year the Jewish State of Israel celebrates its 75th birthday. Israel is one of the most successful nations on …

These dry bones shall live!

Today, 27th January, is Holocaust Remembrance Day – the day on which the world officially commemorates the liberation of Auschwitz …

Israel, a safe haven for Christians and other minorities

The news in Israel continues to be dominated by the conflict concerning the new government’s plans to reform the relationship …

Crisis in Israel – political or spiritual?

Israel’s new government, led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, has hit the ground running. Last week, it announced reforms that will …

Jerusalem is being trampled on by the Gentiles

An ‘international controversy’ was sparked this week, when newly appointed Israeli minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir had the …

God is faithful to His people

This week the Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah – the ‘festival of lights’. They commemorate the recovery of Jerusalem and subsequent …

Why do we hate Jews? The roots and fruits of modern antisemitism

When it comes to Israel and the Jewish people, there is a strange paradox. On the one hand there is …

The myth of Palestinian statehood

According to the European Union, the establishment of a fully sovereign Palestinian state in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and …

Wake up and smell the coffee: Israel exists.

This week marked the 75th anniversary of the UN Partition Plan – a resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly …