In the past two months, following the Israel-Hamas War, everyone has been talking about Hamas, Gaza, Palestine, and Israel. People around the world are protesting and shouting out: “From the …
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There are times when it’s impossible or not convenient to travel to Israel, like now, when there’s a war going on. If you already bought a flight ticket and had …
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These days, the Gaza Strip is all over the news. After Hamas terrorists penetrated into Israel from the Gaza Strip on 7 October 2023, brutally slaughtered hundreds of innocent Israeli …
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More than a week into the war, I think it’s time to share some updates. On Saturday morning, the 7th of October, Hamas broke from the Gaza Strip into Israel …
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Winter is an excellent time to visit Israel if you want to tour the main cities, visit the top-notch museums, and experience the holiday season in the Holy Land, the …
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I always like to try out new attractions in Jerusalem. So, when I saw the red Hop-On Hop-Off bus driving up one of the main streets in the city, I …
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Many come to Israel to visit the holy city of Jerusalem, the enchanting Dead Sea, and the vibrant city of Tel Aviv. But believe me or not, Israel is also …
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Yom Kippur, “the Day of Atonement,” is the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. According to the Jewish tradition, GOD inscribes a person’s fate on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, but …
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Son of Hamas Book Review: A Peek into the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
10 minutes readI just finished reading “Son of Hamas.” It was a best-seller when it was first published in 2010, and I always wanted to read it but never had time. Luckily, …
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Shabbat is the holy day of the Jewish week, beginning on Friday eve and ending on Saturday night. In Jerusalem, Shabbat is very strict. Most businesses are closed, there’s no …