Shalom from Jerusalem! Thank you for partnering with us as we continue to serve the believing youth in and around Jerusalem. This past academic year was tough for Israeli high school students. The pandemic restrictions … Read More
Contagion Rate Rises
The Coronavirus contagion rate in Israel rose to %1.38 after Israel reported over 700 new cases this week. The Delta variant is responsible for many “breakthrough” illness in fully-vaccinated patients. It is reportedly 50% more … Read More
New Coronavirus Restrictions?
With over 700 new cases reported earlier this week, Israel’s coronavirus cabinet is mulling new restrictions. The Delta variant is responsible for Israel’s latest outbreak, infecting even some fully vaccinated people. The Health Ministry is … Read More
IDF Thwarts Drug Smuggling in North
The IDF thwarted an attempted drug smuggling operation from Lebanon to Israel. The operation took place in the northern town of Ghajar, where police spotted someone attempting to smuggle 300,000 NIS worth of narcotics. This … Read More
Palestinians Fire on Border Police
A firefight broke out between Palestinians and Israeli Border Police recently. This happened in the Palestinian city of Jenin after officers arrested three suspects for undisclosed terror activity. The suspects were transferred for questioning by … Read More
Israeli Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment
Researchers at Tel Aviv University announced a breakthrough RNA-based drug delivery system to target diseased cells specifically. This drug therapy could improve the treatment of all kinds of cancers, different inflammatory diseases and viral diseases … Read More
Incendiary Balloons Spark Fires in South
Militants from Gaza continue to send incendiary balloons to southern Israel, which have sparked four massive wildfires. Some of the balloons also have explosive devices tied to them, which makes them explode upon landing. These … Read More
Prayer Letter — July 2021
The biggest news in Israel is our new government. Naftali Bennett became Israel’s 13th Prime Minister, effectively ending Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12-year tenure. While Israelis are divided about the change, the government is already taking positive … Read More
Delta Variant Causes Surge in Israel
The Delta variant is responsible for the surge in new coronavirus cases throughout Israel. Recently, Israel reported over 300 new cases in a day. The Health Ministry also reported that the number of seriously ill … Read More
Israel Opens Embassy in Abu Dhabi
Yair Lapid, Israel’s Foreign Minister (and 14th Prime Minister) inaugurated Israel’s first embassy in the United Arab Emirates this week. He also inaugurated the first consulate in Dubai. This is an historic moment for both … Read More