On December 14, two Islamic gunmen attacked a Hanukkah festival at Bondi beach in Sydney, Australia. Two armed assailants opened fire during a large “Chanukah by the Sea” celebration marking the first night of Hanukkah, killing at least 16 people and wounding 40, including two police officers, according to local authorities. Continue listening to this weeks Weekly Update:

The Israel Defense Forces recently recovered video footage showing six hostages, who were later murdered in Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip, lighting candles for Chanukah during the winter of 2023, Ynet reported on Thursday. Listen to this weeks Weekly Update:

Israeli authorities on Thursday morning confirmed that the remains recovered from the Gaza Strip the previous evening belong to murdered Thai national Sudthisak Rinthalak, whose body had been held captive in Gaza since the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre. Listen to this weeks Weekly Update:

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the UN’s infamous Soviet-inspired “Zionism is a form of racism” resolution (3379) adopted by the General Assembly on 10th November 1975. In his famous speech then-US Ambassador to the UN Patrick Moynihan condemned this resolution as “an obscenity”. According to Moynihan, by condemning Israel as a racist state “a great evil has been loosed upon the world”. Listen to the Weekly Update 🔈

Israel’s war against Hamas is the epicenter of a global war for the heart of our world. It is a spiritual war between the powers of good and evil. Whether physical or spiritual, an existential attack on Israel is an existential attack on the Jewish roots of our Western civilization. Listen to the Weekly Update:

Finally, after two harrowing years, on Monday this week twenty living Israeli hostages were released from the hell of Gaza. They had been held in captivity under horrific conditions since the invasion of Israel by Hamas on 7th October 2023. Continue listening to the Weekly Update:

A ceasefire in the Gaza Strip began at noon on Friday, initiating a 72-hour countdown for the release of all 48 hostages held by Hamas, both living and deceased. Listen to the Weekly Update;

The peace plan announced by US President Trump and Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu on 29th September is the closest thing to a realistic peace plan we have seen in the last two years. Continue listening to the Weekly Update:

In this first episode of Israel Beyond the Headlines, Dr. Leon Meijer and Andrew Tucker explore the topic of Palestinian statehood recognition. They discuss questions such as: What defines a state? What is required for statehood, and how does this impact the ongoing political process? Join us as we unpack these issues, providing insights to help you better understand the situation and the broader implications for Israel, the Palestinians, and the international community.

Events in Israel and around the world over the past week show ever more clearly that Israel is at the center of a growing global conflict between civilization and barbarity, between good and evil. Listen to the Weekly Update:

The Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday night that it now controls roughly 40% of Gaza City after intensifying its ground offensive against Hamas. According to Times of Israel, Israel has intensified in recent days its strikes in the area of Gaza City, in the territory’s north, ahead of the planned offensive, despite mounting international pressure to halt the campaign. Listen to the Weekly Update:

The Israeli army is pushing ahead with the planned offensive to conquer Gaza City and drive out Hamas from its remaining strongholds in the area. Continue listening to the Weekly Update:

In the lead-up to the opening of the UN General Assembly 80th Session in New York at the end of September, France, England, Canada, Australia, and other states have announced in recent weeks that they will recognize “Palestine” as a state. Continue listening to the weekly update:

The Israeli Security Cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s comprehensive plan to defeat Hamas and establish control over Gaza City, with a decisive majority rejecting alternative proposals as ineffective. Listen to the Weekly Update:

‘This reckless decision only serves Hamas propaganda and sets back peace’, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated. ‘It is a slap in the face to the victims of Oct. 7.’ Listen to this weeks Weekly Update:

The Syrian army entered the Syrian city of Sweida earlier this week amid sectarian fighting between Druze and Bedouins, which reportedly began after Bedouin gunmen assaulted a Druze vegetable vendor on Sunday. Witnesses reported that the government forces joined with the Bedouin in attacking Druze fighters and civilians. More than 300 were killed. Listen to this weeks Weekly Update:

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has left Washington following his third visit to the White House since President Trump entered his second term as President. Listen to this Weeks Weekly Update:

Israel and the United States cooperated in recent months to prepare and carry out an unprecedented operation that obliterated the nuclear program of the Iranian revolutionary regime. Continue listening to the Weekly Update:

Within only 12 days, commencing on 13th June, in a highly sophisticated and complex operation that was Biblical in both its scope and effect, Israel succeeded to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program. Continue listening to the Weekly Update:

Over two millennia ago, evil powers in Persia attempted to annihilate the Jewish people – until the king intervened, reversed the situation and allowed the Jews to defend themselves and destroy their enemies. Continue listening to the Weekly Update: