All living Israeli hostages freed after two years in Gaza under a U.S.-brokered deal—hope rises, but true peace remains uncertain.
Living hostages released – but the war is far from over
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Hamas
Ceasefire Begins in Gaza as Israel Approves Hostage Deal
A ceasefire in the Gaza Strip began at noon on Friday, initiating a 72-hour countdown for the release of all 48 hostages held by Hamas, both living and deceased.
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‘Hope Carried Me — Omer’s 505 Days in Hamas Captivity’
Freed hostage Omar Bankers shares his harrowing 505 days in Gaza, the abuse he endured, and his message of hope for hostages still in captivity.
Israel enters Gaza City; Twisted genocide claims; Iranian revolutionary regime remains a danger
Israel pushes deeper into Gaza City, faces genocide claims, PA instability, and Iran sanctions drama. Watch the update and join us in prayer.
Gaza City; no hostage deal yet; antisemitism on the rise; lawfare continues
Catch this week’s Israel and Christians update: Israel’s Gaza City offensive, stalled hostage negotiations, and U.S. pushback against the ICC and more.
Nations are rewarding Hamas terror
This weekly update discusses French President Macron’s announcement of France’s intention to recognise a Palestinian state, which Israel criticises as rewarding terrorism.
Antisemitism Mutates
Damian Joshua Arkeveld, 27, who daubed the words “f… Jews”, swastikas and other antisemitic graffiti across several Perth suburbs, was sentenced in Ma…
Light out of the Darkness: Congregations are full. Bible studies are full. Youth conferences are full.
A Report from on the Ground in Israel Prior to 6 October 2023, the body of believers in Israel was growing. They would gather weekly for services, b…
The Re-launch of the Israel Allies Caucus
While the world was watching the heart wrenching scenes of the emancipated hostages being released from the Gaza tunnels, a highly respected group of…
Is peace in Israel the key to peace in the Middle East?
Juan Caldes of the European Jewish Association joins Sara van Oordt to examine how the war is reshaping Europe’s political climate, Saudi Arabia’s near–entry into the Abraham Accords before October 7th, and which peace initiatives might succeed or fail today.
Independence
At 8:00 p.m. on the 29th of April a siren pierced the air across Israel. But this time, it was not a warning of incoming missiles.
Survived to Tell
Israeli advocacy group ISRAEL-is inspires Queensland Christian community with powerful testimony and groundbreaking VR experience. In April 2025, th…