There are two things you can always count on in the Middle East: somebody’s going to launch a rocket, and somebody’s going to swear it was “totally justified, absolutely necessary, and incredibly precise.” It’s like the region’s version of “eat, pray, love,” except it’s more “threaten, strike, retaliate.” Recently Israel carried out a pinpoint airstrike…
Ceasefires and Crossroads: A Look at the Iran–Israel Pause
After a relentless exchange of fire between Iran and Israel—and a thunderous U.S. airstrike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure—President Trump announced a ceasefire. It was a hopeful moment... for about five minutes. But then, during a NATO summit last night, President Trump announced that the ceasefire was back on. So far, it’s held longer than the…
Israel’s Right to Defend Itself, Hezbollah’s Evil Tactics, and the Moral Clarity the World Lacks
Once again, the world is watching another dangerous escalation in the Middle East. On Friday, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) struck southern Beirut—a rare move, and the first time they’ve targeted Lebanon’s capital since November. The strike came after two projectiles were fired into northern Israel from Lebanese territory. The IDF says the target was…
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…
UNIFIL’s Failure in Lebanon: A Call for Accountability and Action
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), established in 1978 after the Israeli invasion of Lebanon and expanded in 2006 following the Second Lebanon War, was tasked with a critical mission: to maintain peace and security in southern Lebanon by ensuring that the area remains free of armed groups, apart from the Lebanese military.…
Israel’s Struggle for Survival: A Battle Against Terrorism and a Shared Enemy
On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched the deadliest attack in Israel’s history, shattering the nation's sense of security. The aftermath of this brutal invasion continues to affect the region, drawing Israel into wars on two fronts — against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, both supported by Iran. Despite this grim reality, Israel's fight…
The Ongoing Conflict in the Middle East: A Call for Firmness, Faith, and Justice
In yet another sign of escalating tensions in the Middle East, Israel is once again under attack, this time by Iran, with over 180 missiles fired in retaliation for Israeli operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. The situation continues to spiral into a potential regional conflict, with Iran boasting about the effectiveness of its missiles and…
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,…
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