It happens that, while guiding groups around the land of Israel, someone will frequently ask me, “We’ve been seeing Israel. When do we get to see Palestine?” Obviously I quite categorically state that that there is no such place (for there isn’t). “Oh but there is,” will come the response, sometimes hurt, sometimes baffled, sometimes … Read more
The year 2017 will see commemorations of a cluster of anniversaries tied in one way or the other to the restoration of the land of Israel to the Jewish people in preparation for the coming of the Lord: These will include: The 500th anniversary of the start of the Reformation (October 31, 1517) that made … Read more
*News item: Hostile eyes back on the land – envoys representing the so-called Quartet arrive to try restart “peace” talks by recommending how to overcome the obstacles to a two-state solution. (The Jerusalem Post, March 30, 2016) News item: PLO terror chief MA turns on charm offensive for Israeli audience and visiting Quartet, insisting he … Read more
“Do we have to hijack your planes and destroy your airports again to make you care about our cause? Are you waiting for us to cut off your oil supply? You always wait for things to reach boiling point and explode, causing you harm, before you intervene to end [Israel’s] crimes and violations.” Nabil Sha’ath … Read more