The latest display of Hamas' depravity—the public spectacle of returning hostage remains, some mislabeled, others locked in coffins with missing keys, all while Palestinian crowds cheered—should erase any lingering illusions about who and what Israel is fighting. This was not an act of war; it was an act of raw, calculated evil. The sheer cruelty…
The ICC vs. U.S. Sovereignty: A Christian Conservative Perspective on Global Justice, Hypocrisy, and Israel
President Trump has responded decisively to the ICC’s overreach, imposing sanctions on its officials after they issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes in Gaza. Unfazed, the ICC has doubled down, insisting on its authority while receiving unwavering support from European nations, the UN,…
Trump’s Reckless Gaza Plan: Foolish, Yet Hints at a Larger Truth
Donald Trump is, if nothing else, consistent. His latest proposal to take control of Gaza and rebuild it as an American project is just the latest example of his signature blend of brash, thoughtless rhetoric and occasional accidental insight. The suggestion that the United States, fresh off the disastrous occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan, should…
The Gaza Ceasefire Deal: A Conservative Christian Perspective on Peace, Principles, and Pragmatism
The news of a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel is, on the surface, a cause for relief. After 15 months of harrowing bloodshed, with tens of thousands dead and countless lives shattered, it’s difficult not to hope that this deal might offer a reprieve from the suffering. However, beneath this fragile hope lies a…
Standing at the Crossroads of War, Justice, and Ceasefires
Recent developments in Israel's fight against those who seek to "wipe them off the map" have been nothing short of a whirlwind, each event carrying profound implications. As an independent Christian conservative, I view these unfolding events with a heart anchored in Scripture and a deep longing for truth, peace, and justice. This conflict is…
Balancing Justice and Self-Defense: The EU, Human Rights Watch, and Israel’s Struggle for Survival
In the latest chapter of the Middle East's ongoing drama, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has leveled serious accusations against Israel, alleging war crimes in Gaza. Not to be outdone, the European Union's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, has proposed suspending political dialogue with Israel over these concerns. Israel's Right to Self-Defense Israel has faced relentless attacks…
Israel’s Just Battle Against Hezbollah: A Moral Defense of Continued Action
Israel’s recent airstrike, which killed Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, represents a critical victory in the ongoing battle against terror. Hezbollah, an Iran-backed terrorist organization, has long threatened not only Israel but the broader stability of the Middle East. For decades, it has served as a puppet for Iranian aggression, and Nasrallah, as its leader…
The Elimination of Hezbollah Leader Nasrallah and the Fight for Peace in the Middle East
In a significant and decisive moment for Israel and the broader Middle East, Israel successfully eliminated Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in an airstrike on Beirut. This operation, which struck the central command of Hezbollah in the southern suburbs of Beirut, delivers a tremendous blow not only to the terrorist organization but also to its…
Israel’s Right to Defend Itself Against Hezbollah
The recent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah represents yet another chapter in Israel's long-standing struggle to defend its sovereignty against terrorist organizations. Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militant group operating out of Lebanon, has been launching missile attacks against Israel, putting Israeli civilians and soldiers in grave danger. In response, Israel's military has been forced to act,…