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
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Menorah lighting in Sderot
Frank van Oordt, director of Christians for Israel Netherlands, is in the city of Sderot in Southern Israel today to celebrate the final evening of Hanukkah. He shares his experience of being in the warzone.
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
2,000 join silent march in The Hague, The Netherlands
Approximately 2,000 people joined a silent march in The Hague (Netherlands) on Thursday December 7th, to call for the release of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The procession walked in silence past the Dutch House of Representatives and the Red Cross headquarters. At the House of Representatives, a statement was handed over to the foreign affairs spokespersons of various political parties.
A New Zealander in the middle of a warzone
Bryce Turner is Director of Christians for Israel New Zealand. Before the 7th of October Bryce planned to lead a Study Tour in Israel with a group from New Zealand. Because of the war the tour was cancelled, however Bryce felt that it was important to go to Israel and encourage the people in Israel in this time of great need. He helps out at Hineni, a humanitarian restaurant in the heart of Jerusalem, supported by C4I. Bryce shares in this video what he learned while meeting with and listening to Israelis in the past weeks.
Jerusalem will never be divided.
All rockets fired at Israel by Hamas carry the name of ‘Al-Quds’, the Arabic name for Jerusalem. Jerusalem has always been the center of attention, not only in the media, peace negotiations and the current war, but also in the Bible. Ultimately, in the end times, the battle is about Jerusalem.
In this interview, Rev. Oscar Lohuis shares his thoughts about the current situation in Israel. How are the neighboring countries affected by their own decisions regarding Israel? How are we as Christians supposed to bless Israel, and what are the Biblical prophecies telling us?
If you are afraid say the prayer ‘ Shema Israel’
Benjamin is a long time friend of Christians for Israel. We’ve been supporting his organization Hineni, a humanitarian restaurant in the heart of Jerusalem, for many years. In these times it is important to keep our friends close. In this interview Benjamin shares how he together with his family experienced the terrible massacre on the 7th October.
He explains how Israel deals with the current situation and gives an update on the situation at Hineni in this time of crisis. Benjamin gives us tools how we as Christians can help and support the Jewish people.
The suffering is beyond words – Interview with Johan van der Ham
Since 24 November, there’s a temporary ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Part of the deal is the release of 50 Israeli hostages, among them children and their mothers. The families of all hostages are living between hope and fear. Will their loved one(s) be among the released hostages?
Johan van der Ham was recently in Israel on behalf of Christians for Israel. He met with families of hostages and visited some of the destroyed kibbutzim in the south of Israel.
The Stiff-necked Jews!
It has been one month since the massacre of 1400 innocent people, whole families, children, women and elderly, and the kidnapping of 242 Israelis.
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
Joshua’s Altar, One of Many Archaeological Sites Facing Destruction in Israel
Joshua’s Altar, a vital heritage site in Israel, faces destruction by the Palestinian Authority. Urgent action needed to protect historical and biblical treasures.
Interview with Frank van Oordt and Andrew Tucker
Since 7 October 2023, a war has been raging in Israel. On that day, Hamas invaded Israel with devastating violence. In addition, Hamas called for attacks on Jews worldwide.