Israel Eyes West Bank Sovereignty, Shows Restraint in Gaza, as Antisemitic Hate Crimes Surge in U.S. Cities

Israeli lawmakers are pressing to extend sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, while new IDF footage shows troops holding fire as Gazans swarm an aid truck, undercutting Hamas claims. Meanwhile, Chicago data shows anti-Jewish hate crimes surged, making up nearly 38% of all reported cases in 2024.
Schumer Flips on Antisemitism

Senate minority leader Charles Schumer has cited Eban’s response to the Israel-haters as a transformative event in his own political life. Schumer’s very different response to the Israel-hater Mamdani reflects his own curious transformation.
U.S.-Israel Ties in Focus as Huckabee Backs Netanyahu, Missile Threats Persist, and Israel Battles Iranian Espionage

U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee attended PM Netanyahu’s trial, signaling support from President Trump and underscoring U.S.-Israel ties. At the same time, Israel intercepted a missile from Yemen and launched a public campaign to counter Iranian espionage efforts.
Israel Strikes Syria Over Druze Attacks as Trump Hosts Qatari PM for Gaza Talks; Chaos at Aid Site Blamed on Armed Hamas Elements

Israel launched strikes against Syrian regime forces following violent crackdowns on the Druze community, while Pres. Trump hosted Qatar’s PM to advance Gaza ceasefire and hostage negotiations. Meanwhile, a deadly stampede at a Gaza aid site was blamed on armed Hamas-affiliated agitators.
U.S. probes Anti-Netanyahu protest funding as former Israeli PM denies Epstein-Mossad Claims and Israel strikes Hezbollah

Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett rejected Tucker Carlson’s claim that Jeffrey Epstein worked for Mossad. U.S. lawmakers are probing whether taxpayer funds supported protests against Netanyahu, as Israel intensifies airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
What My Episcopalian Friend From Texas Taught Me About Standing with Israel

In a world where it is often easy or convenient to look away from evil, there are people who see the darkness and are compelled to run toward it in the name of mercy and light. One of those was my friend Embry Canterbury, who passed away suddenly and tragically.
Unhinged? You Bet I Am.

I have the gall to say out loud what every sane person should believe: that the Land of Israel belongs to the Jewish people, and that those who support the murder of Jews—yes, even if they’re so-called “civilians”—should not be allowed to live here.
Powerful Webinar Reveals the Biblical Roots of Iran’s Hatred for Israel

This is not just geopolitics—this is a spiritual war that began in Genesis.
Netanyahu Hails U.S. Strikes on Iran as Historic, While Israel Faces Houthi Missile Threats and Strengthens U.S. Ties

PM Netanyahu praised President Trump’s strikes on Iranian nuclear sites as a historic defense move, as Israel faces rising missile threats from Houthi militants. At the same time, U.S. and Israeli lawmakers renewed a bipartisan group to deepen strategic ties between their nations.
From Doorpost to Ear: Netanyahu’s Mezuzah Gift Honors Trump’s Divine Protection

Netanyahu presented Trump with a mezuzah crafted in the distinctive shape of an American B-2 bomber. This meaningful gift honored the US aircraft that successfully struck Iran’s nuclear facility at Fordo.