Who Wants a Ceasefire?

July 28, 2014
Amid UN Security Council demands for a ceasefire, rocket fire increased immediately after a brief respite for Palestinians to observe a Muslim holiday. Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu said: “Under these circumstances, Israel must do what it must do to defend its people.

From the Field: Zimbabwe 2014 - Day 1

July 28, 2014
Grabbing dinner at the hotel. Everyone is plenty tired after thirty hours of travel, but happy to be in Zimbabwe. The worship team leads a time of worship before the orientation to Zimbabwe begins. Everyone on the team arrived safely in Zimbabwe on Saturday.

Medical Missions: Who is Waiting for Us in Buhera?

July 26, 2014
Our team is on its way to Zimbabwe. Over the weekend they will finish up their travels to Buhera – a rural region of the country – and help with the final set-up of the clinic facilities. Big white tents become a triage center, nurses’ units, examination rooms, and even surgical units.

Israel's President: “Terror Will Not Cause Us to Withdraw; It Will Not Weaken Our Spirit”

July 26, 2014

URGENT PRAYER UPDATE

July 24, 2014

Switzerland UN Rights GazaThe United Nations Human Rights Council drafted a resolution Wednesday demanding an independent investigation be launched against Israel, charging violations of international humanitarian and human rights laws in Gaza and condemning “widespread, systematic and gross violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms.” In an emergency meetin

More Young Lives Lost

July 24, 2014
Israeli soldiers of the Paratroopers Brigade mourn over the grave of Sgt. Bnaya Rubel during his funeral at the military cemetery in Holon, Israel, Sunday, July 20, 2014. Rubel was killed while fighting Palestinian militants in Gaza on Saturday.

Middle East Update: Any Other Nation on Earth

July 23, 2014

Israel Will Continue to Defend Itself

July 23, 2014

Day 15: The Constant Barrage

July 22, 2014

Funeral for an Israeli Soldier

As rockets fired at Israel show no signs of letting up, and Hamas shows no interest in a cease fire, the IDF struck some 190 terrorist targets over the past 24 hours in the Gaza Strip, including more than 100 in the area of Shejaia, while Hamas continues to attempt infiltration into Israel through underground tunnels. This, despite the arrival of US Secretary of State John Kerry and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who have come to negotiate a ceasefire that is acceptable to both Israel and Hamas.

Prayers to Reveal the Enemy’s Schemes

July 22, 2014
Two incidents last week in Israel highlight a key point for prayers in times like these. On Thursday, a group of Palestinian fighters were stopped by the IAF in an attempt to tunnel into Israel in order to attack Kibbutz Sufa.
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