In September 2012, Steven Pinker released his New York Times bestseller “Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined”. The book presents a compelling argument for the decline of violence, particularly sexual violence, through various historical trends in war.
Law
The Al-Aqsa Flood: What does it mean for the West?
On Saturday 7 October 2023—which happened to be one of the holiest days in the Jewish calendar—approximately 3,000 Hamas terrorists from Gaza broke through the Security Barrier and massacred more than 1,200 Israelis
87 UN Member States Attack Israel
On 7 October 2023, over 3000 Islamist extremists invaded Israel and slaughtered over 1200 innocent persons. It was a brutal attack on the existence of the Jewish State. A similar attack is taking place on a larger but less visible scale within the United...
Israel and International Law – Natasha Hausdorff
Israel is constantly being accused of committing genocide in Gaza and violating international law. The Jewish nation faces condemnation after condemnation by the UN, many world leaders, and human rights organizations. How true are these allegations against Israel?
And why is Hamas not on trial in the international legal arena? Natasha Hausdorff, a barrister from London, is specialized in this subject and shares her insights.
Imputing the Crime of Cain to Abel
Late December 2023, South Africa brought proceedings in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) under the Genocide Convention, claiming that Israel is a racist apartheid entity that is trying to eliminate the Palestinians
Important Conditions for Experiencing the Amazing Blessing of Our God—Part 4
This is my fourth and last article sharing some thoughts from the Torah portion, or parsha, named Ekev—Deuteronomy 7:12 – 11:25—in which we read how Moses encourages the Israelites who are about to cross the Jordan into the Promised Land
Warfare in the Heavenlies – God’s Surprising Strategies
Christians have long known God as the God of grace, mercy and love, as have the Jews since Moses interceded for his rebellious nation and God appeared to him as ‘The Lord, the Lord God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger…
War Diaries: The View from Karnei Shomron
The war has been going on for weeks, and there is no end in sight. While the focus of most of the country and most of the world has been on the war in Gaza, there is another front where Hamas is a real and viable threat against Israel
A Shameful Resolution
On 27 October 2023, the UN General Assembly (GA), meeting in the framework of the ongoing (since 1997) 10th Emergency Special Session, adopted a Resolution on the war that started with the atrocious attack by Hamas
Our Role in Restoring the Torah: A Journey Towards Messiah
Prepare for Messiah’s return by living as disciples and making Jesus known. Explore the Sabbath’s restoration, finding its essence in Jesus as the Lord of rest and peace.
Thirty Years On – The Aftermath of the Oslo Accords
Uncover the spiritual and political consequences of the Oslo Accords in the Whose Land? series. Delve into violations, legal battles, and Israel’s quest for legitimacy
Important Conditions for Experiencing the Amazing Blessing of Our God—Part 3
Exploring the Torah (Deut 7:12-11:25): Emphasising obedience as a key to God’s blessings. Learn from Israel and the enduring mercy of our unchanging God.