If you ask many analysts in Israel or the United States what the greatest threat to Israel is, they will answer immediately that it is the nuclear and terrorist threat coming from Iran. One Israeli analyst believes differently, and he spoke recently with CBN News.
President Trump heads to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday for the last leg of his Middle East trip. The visit so far has produced an economic bonanza, which has been overshadowed by the specter of Iran's nuclear program.
After decades of studying Palestinian culture, a former military intelligence officer believes he knows why Israel missed warning signs pointing to the October 7th, 2023, massacre. He wrote a book called The Only Jew in the Room to help keep that from happening again.
President Donald Trump ended the first day of his first Middle East trip in the second term with a series of stunning economic and political initiatives. The moves will likely have a major impact on the region, the U.S., and Israel.
With President Trump now in the Middle East for a 4-day visit, many are talking about the prospects that Saudi Arabia might join the Abraham Accords and just what that alliance has meant since the October 7th war began in 2023.
Just hours after walking free from the captivity of a Hamas dungeon in Gaza, Edan Alexander enjoyed an emotional reunion with his family. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave credit for Alexander's release to President Donald Trump and the Israel Defense Forces. Meanwhile, the president arrived in Saudi Arabia for what could be a historic Middle East visit.
The State of Israel is working with the Friends of Zion Ambassador Institute to commission pastors, youth leaders, educators, and social media influencers as “Friends of Zion Ambassadors” to combat anti-Semitism and reach young people around the world.
Israeli archaeologists and scholars have unearthed evidence of an industrial-sized facility south of Haifa for making purple dye. The find at Tel Shiqmona south of Haifa produced the kind of purple dye described in several biblical accounts, including the gospel story of the robes that were put on Jesus before His crucifixion, and the story of Lydia in the book of Acts.
Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, the last living American of the Hamas-held hostages in Gaza, has been released, the terror group announced. There was no immediate confirmation from Israel.
This past week, members of Israel's government, diplomats, evangelical leaders, and friends welcomed the new U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee. CBN News was on hand at the packed event, held at the Friends of Zion Museum.