Surprising Support for Israel, Not Hamas

The current Hamas assault on Israel has lured the predictable coven of Palestinian nationalists, Islamists, Leftists, and antisemites from the woodwork to bash the Jewish state.
The Debridement of Gaza

For those of you who might have missed it, there’s some good news from Washington on the Gaza front: It seems the Obama administration is willing to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Arab World Hopes Israel Destroys Hamas

The Arab world, as a default, rallies around Hamas against Israel on any and all issues.
Pope Prays for Peace, End to Hostilities Between Israel and Palestinians

On Sunday, in Vatican City, Pope Francis called for peace in Israel and Gaza during the weekly Angelus prayer, appealing for “concrete gestures to build peace” as the deadly six-day altercation continues to escalate.
Operation Protective Edge Sees Increase in Premature Births

The rate of births in Israel, including the rate of premature births, is up during the period since the start of Operation Protective Edge.
Hamas Blows Out Its Own Power to 70,000 Gazans

A rocket fired from Gaza hit electricity infrastructure in Israel that supplies power to Gaza, cutting power to about 70,000 people in Khan Yunis and Deir al-Balah.
Why Does Hamas Want War?

Why, then, did Hamas just provoke a war with Israel? Out of nowhere, on June 11 it began launching rockets, shattering a calm in place since November 2012.
Christian and Canadian Support for Israel Defies Propaganda

Israel’s targets have been militants, military facilities, rocket launchers, tunnels and command centers. Israel has taken extraordinary measures to protect Palestinian civilian life.
Terror Drone Shot Down by IDF Over Coast of Israel

An unmanned drone which originated from the Gaza Strip was shot down by Israel Monday morning as it crossed into Israeli airspace.
How Does Israel End Up the Bad Guy?

It is a terrible irony that Israel, revolted first by the murder of three of its teenage citizens and then by the revenge attack on a Palestinian teen, is the object of riots, bombs, and demands.