Peace Talks in Israel Bring Rise in Terrorist Attacks

Jordan Valley Checkpoint

The Shin Bet has released some startling statistics showing that terrorist attacks in Israel are on the rise. The main cause? Peace talks between the Palestinian Authority and Israel. The month of November 2013 saw the highest number of terror attacks, with 167 attacks, up from 82 in July 2013. Palestinian officials are notorious for […]

Rocky Start to Israel-PA Peace Talks

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This is a week that saw 26 Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli jails as a precondition for ongoing peace talks, yet the fragile negotiations are continuing under constant threat.  While speculation regarding settlement expansion in Judea and Samaria drew criticism from PA Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas, both Israel’s right and left wing put forth conflicting […]

CFOIC Heartland Wins Apology for Missionary Accusation

CFOIC

See mine affliction and my travail; and forgive all my sins. (Psalms 25:18) A long drawn-out suit reached a dramatic climax today in Jerusalem’s Magistrates Court when Machon Meir agreed to publish an apology for slurs against CFOIC Heartland. In October 2010, Machon Meir published an article written by Mina Fenton in their newsletter, accusing […]

Palestinians Shoot At, Attempts to Run Over IDF Soldiers

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The LORD will cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thee; they shall come out against thee one way, and shall flee before thee seven ways. (Deuteronomy 28:7) An IDF unit serving in the Judean village of Ni’lin was shot at and attacked late Wednesday night, according to the Jerusalem […]

Kerry Says US Sees Judea and Samaria Settlements as ‘Illegitimate’

Abbas

Behold, I have set the land before you: go in and possess the land which the LORD swore unto your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give unto them and to their seed after them.’ (Deuteronomy 1:8) Following a meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, US Secretary of State John Kerry […]

Latest Round of Peace Talks Ends In Shouting Match

Peace Talks

They compassed me about also with words of hatred, and fought against me without a cause.(Psalms 109:3) The sixteenth round of peace talks between the Palestinian Authority and Israel ended in a screaming match between the two sides, according to The Times of Israel. The Palestinian Authority will not continue with peace talks as long […]

Palestinians Announce Resignation From Peace Talks

Peace Talks

My soul hath full long had her dwelling with him that hateth peace. (Psalms 120:6) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was handed official letters of resignation by chief negotiator Saeb Erekat and a second negotiator, Mohammed Ishtayeh on Thursday in response to Israel’s announcement that they would demolish 20 Arab homes in east Jerusalem, according to […]

What are the “Settlements”?

What is Judea and Samaria? How did Israel come to be in possession of this land and who are the brave people who have settled here and why? This short video lays the foundation for the Jewish presence in the heart of Biblical Israel in a clear and inspiring manner, and is the key to […]

IDF Kills Armed Terrorist In Firefight, Discovers Bomb Along Gaza Fence

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Now in the twelfth month, which is the month Adar, on the thirteenth day of the same, when the king’s commandment and his decree drew near to be put in execution, in the day that the enemies of the Jews hoped to have rule over them; whereas it was turned to the contrary, that the […]

Peace Talks In Jeopardy Again As Abbas Heads To Europe To Push Settlement Freeze

Peace Talks

Trust ye not in lying words… (Jeremiah 7:4) Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is heading to Europe to rally support for increased pressure on freezing Israeli settlement construction in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, according to The Times of Israel. Many believe the trip is in response to a large number of Israeli government officials calling […]