Israeli Foreign Policy
“Moral clarity demands the courage to not be afraid to say that we proudly stand with Israel,” they stated.
“If we succeed in educating the next generation of Jews and Christians that our primary connection to Israel is based first and foremost on the Bible, then there are a lot of reasons to be optimistic. If we double down on faith-based advocacy, we will get there,” said Rabbi Tuly Weisz of Israel365.
Gabi Ashkenazi’s visit to Egypt is the first by an Israeli foreign minister in 13 years; Ashkenazi says Israel is “first and foremost” committed to securing the return of Hamas captives.
The two discuss mechanisms to prevent Hamas from diverting resources intended for Gaza’s civilian population; Israeli premier reiterates demand for the return of Hamas captives.
Bahrain voted in favor of the resolution along with other countries with poor human-rights records, including China, Russia, Cuba, Libya, Uzbekistan, Somalia, Pakistan and Venezuela.
Still, some attendees wonder: Why now? What’s the source? And will it be followed by real action?
“We have a message for all you anti-Semites out there: We are a people of righteousness, we are a nation of peace,” Rabbi Elie Mischel of Suburban Torah Synagogue in New Jersey.
Whether via social-media messages or by demonstrating alongside pro-Israel supporters in the United States and Canada, non-Jewish Iranians have expressed support for peaceful co-existence between Israelis and Palestinians.
An Egyptian initiative for a mutual ceasefire without pre-conditions” is to take effect “at a time to be determined.”
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The Israeli prime minister said “there is no army in the world that does more than the Israeli army, in the Israeli security services, in Israeli intelligence to prevent collateral damage.”
“We want to show the world that we care,” said Sigal Sidi from Maryland, “that the news that they get is not always the truth, and we support Israel 100 percent on her ability and her right to protect our citizens. That’s why we are here.”
