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:

Early this morning, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion: a pre-emptive military campaign to eliminate the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear program. Listen to the audio version of our Weekly Update:

"The Situation in Gaza" Israel allowed aid to come back in, managed by the Israel- and US-backed-Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. This week, several mainstream news outlets announced that Israel had fired into crowds in Gaza, killing many. Later, it has become clear that this was a false report. Listen to the audio version of our Weekly Update:

How can Israel live in peace in the near future? Is peace in Israel the key to peace in the Middle East? Juan Caldes, a Middle East geopolitical expert with the European Jewish Association, joins Sara van Oordt to discuss these questions. In this interview, they explore how the ongoing war is shaping the political climate in Europe, how Saudi Arabia was on the verge of joining the Abraham Accords before the October 7th Hamas attack, and which peace initiatives may succeed—or fail—in the current landscape.

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Loay Alshareef, a Saudi-born peace activist and linguist based in Abu Dhabi. Once raised in a muslim household in Jeddah, where he was taught to harbor negative views towards Jews and Israel, Alshareef's perspective underwent a profound transformation after an unexpected encounter with a Jewish host family during his studies in France. In this interview, Alshareef shares his journey from indoctrination to becoming a vocal advocate for Arab-Israeli coexistence. We discuss his personal transformation, the war of Israel against Hamas, the Abraham Accords, and his vision for peace in the Middle East.