Hope for Israel Ministries

19/10/2026

When a frightening crisis unfolds, we are often called to act before we feel ready.

The events aboard Flydubai Flight 1073 show how ordinary people can rise to extraordinary challenges, taking responsibility and risking their lives to protect others.

But what role does faith play when the outcome remains beyond our control?

What does it mean to trust God while taking action?

On September 30, 2026, more than 170 people aboard Flydubai Flight 1073, traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, suddenly found themselves fighting for their lives. What began as an ordinary flight turned into a terrifying ordeal when the co-pilot attacked the captain with an emergency axe and attempted t...

18/10/2026

Free Palestine: What Does the Slogan Really Mean?

As I travel throughout Greece, I am reminded how widespread “Free Palestine” has become. The words appear on banners in cities, university campuses, sporting events, concerts, festivals, and social media. My concern is not simply the slogan’s popularity, but what is done in its name. Demonstrations associated with the movement have included intimidation, violence, vandalism, and destruction affecting people far beyond Israel and the Jewish community.

We need to look beyond the slogan and ask what is being promoted under its banner, and why some who use it have adopted methods that threaten the freedom and security of the societies in which they live.

Since October 7, 2023, demonstrations have included vandalized public property, damaged university buildings, targeted businesses, and intimidation of people with differing views. At Columbia University in April 2024, protesters occupied Hamilton Hall, barricaded entrances, and damaged property before police removed them. Similar confrontations at other universities raised concerns about public safety and the rights of students and faculty.

Peaceful protest is fundamental to Western democracies. But this freedom does not include threatening others, destroying property, or silencing opposing views through intimidation. When violence is justified as resistance, its consequences extend far beyond the cause being promoted.

France offers another example of the Palestinian cause appearing within wider political demonstrations. Since October 2023, pro-Palestinian demonstrations have taken place in French cities, sometimes leading to confrontations with police. In October 2023, police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse a pro-Palestinian gathering in Paris. Palestinian flags and slogans have since become familiar at demonstrations across the country. What is particularly striking is that Palestinian flags have also appeared among demonstrators protesting France's domestic problems. The keffiyeh, a traditional patterned scarf widely associated with Palestinian national identity, has likewise become a recognizable symbol of Palestinian solidarity at political demonstrations.

Foreign governments and terrorist organizations have also sought to exploit activism surrounding the Palestinian cause. In July 2024, Avril Haines, then U.S. Director of National Intelligence, warned that individuals connected to Iran had posed as online activists, encouraged Gaza-war demonstrations, and provided financial support to some U.S. protesters to influence public opinion and deepen divisions.

In October 2024, the U.S. Treasury Department identified “Samidoun”, the Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, as an international fundraising front for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a designated terrorist organization. In August 2026, the Treasury sanctioned Masar Badil, identifying it as connected to Samidoun and the PFLP; it said the organizations shared fundraising mechanisms, leadership, and members. These findings show how foreign interests and extremist networks have used activism and humanitarian causes to advance their agendas. They concern specific organizations, not everyone who advocates for Palestinians.

These groups’ ideologies also raise questions about what they mean by Palestinian liberation. One frequently heard slogan is “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.” The river is the Jordan River, and the sea is the Mediterranean; between them lies the entire State of Israel, home to millions of Jewish and Arab citizens.

Some who use the slogan say they envision one democratic state with equal rights for all. Others use it to demand the elimination of Israel as a Jewish state, while terrorist organizations have pursued Israel’s destruction through violence. Hamas’s founding charter called for Israel’s destruction and included explicitly antisemitic language. Its 2017 political document did not recognize Israel’s legitimacy or abandon its claim to the entire territory.

On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists murdered civilians in their homes, attacked communities, and kidnapped people of all ages. Yet some activists celebrated the massacre or tried to justify it as legitimate resistance. Calls to eliminate Israel combined with calls to kill or forcibly remove Jews can indicate genocidal intent. The destruction of a state and the genocide of a people are not legally identical, but celebrating massacres and supporting terrorist violence cannot be ignored.

Extremist ideologies threaten more than Israel and the Jewish people. When violence, intimidation, and destruction are defended as legitimate ways to advance a cause, democratic freedoms and institutions are also endangered. This is what we see happening in France today; it is the call to “Globalize the Intifada” becoming a reality.

There is another question that must be asked. If Palestinian freedom is truly the objective, why do some of the movement's most vocal supporters devote so little attention to the suffering Palestinians have experienced under Hamas itself?

Since taking control of Gaza in 2007, Hamas has suppressed political opposition, restricted freedoms, and used violence against Palestinian opponents. Its decision to carry out the October 7 massacre also brought devastating consequences for the people living in Gaza.

If there is one thing that should unite those who genuinely care about the Palestinian people, it is the desire to see them free from Hamas and other terrorist organizations that have brought so much suffering and destruction upon them. Palestinian children deserve to grow up without being taught to hate, without living under the control of terrorists, and without having their lives repeatedly devastated by war.

If those chanting Free Palestine genuinely care about the freedom and future of the Palestinian people, they should begin by demanding their freedom from Hamas and other terrorist organizations, and from the ideology of hatred and violence that has brought so much suffering and destruction upon them.

Moran

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16/10/2026

Shabbat Shalom from Kibbutz Ein Gedi. A true desert oasis surrounded by breathtaking nature and the beauty of the Judean Desert.

15/10/2026

‘"For this is like the days of Noah to Me, when I swore that the waters of Noah would not flood the earth again; so I have sworn that I will not be angry with you nor rebuke you. For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, but My grace will not be removed from you, nor will My covenant of peace be shaken," says the LORD who has compassion on you’
Isaiah 54:9-10

In these verses, God makes a very important connection between His covenant with Noah and His everlasting promise to the people of Israel. I find this especially encouraging because it reminds us of God's amazing grace, endless love, and faithfulness to keep His promises, even when we are unfaithful to Him.

In Genesis 6:5–8, we read that God was deeply grieved by the wickedness of humankind. Every intent of the thoughts of the human heart was continually evil, and God determined to wipe out humankind and the living creatures from the face of the earth. However, Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD.

As we know, God instructed Noah to build an ark, through which He saved Noah, his immediate family, and the animals that He commanded Noah to bring aboard. After the Flood, we read the following:

And God remembered Noah and all the animals and all the livestock that were with him in the ark; and God caused a wind to pass over the earth, and the water subsided.
Genesis 8:1

Throughout the Word of God, we find the expression "God remembered" again and again. This expression is often connected to God displaying His grace, love, and faithfulness toward those whom He has chosen.

After the waters subsided and Noah came out of the ark, he built an altar to the LORD and offered sacrifices. In response, God declared:

Then the LORD smelled the soothing aroma, and the LORD said to Himself, 'I will never again curse the ground on account of man, for the intent of man's heart is evil from his youth; and I will never again destroy every living thing, as I have done. While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.'
Genesis 8:21-22

I find these verses very encouraging because they reveal something important about God's character. God acknowledged that the inclination of the human heart is evil from youth. In other words, He knew that humanity would continue to sin against Him. Yet, He promised that as long as the earth remains, the seasons, the harvest, and the cycle of day and night would continue.

God's promise was not based on humanity's righteousness or faithfulness, but on His own grace and faithfulness.

In Genesis 9, we read that God established a covenant with Noah, his descendants, and every living creature on the earth. He promised never again to destroy all flesh through a flood and gave a sign of this covenant, which we can still see today:

I have set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall serve as a sign of a covenant between Me and the earth.
Genesis 9:13

The rainbow is an amazing sign of hope, reminding us of God's judgment, but also of His endless grace and faithfulness to keep His promises. Thousands of years have passed since God established this covenant, and His promise still stands.

Interestingly, at the end of this week's Torah reading, we meet Abram and his wife Sarai, who was barren (Genesis 11:29-30). While we will learn more about them in the coming weeks, we know that God would eventually establish another everlasting covenant, this time with Abraham and his descendants through Isaac and Jacob.

God promised Abraham descendants, a land, and blessings that would continue throughout the generations. This covenant with the people of Israel remains in effect until today, which brings us back to our Haftarah reading.

Isaiah 54 is one of the most touching portions of Scripture, where God describes His everlasting love for Israel, comparing Himself to Israel's husband. He speaks of the restoration of His people after a time of judgment, suffering, and exile.

“Shout for joy, infertile one, you who have not given birth to any child; break forth into joyful shouting and cry aloud, you who have not been in labor; for the sons of the desolate one will be more numerous than the sons of the married woman," says the LORD.

“Enlarge the place of your tent; stretch out the curtains of your dwellings, do not spare them; lengthen your ropes and strengthen your pegs. For you will spread out to the right and to the left, and your descendants will possess nations and will resettle the desolate cities."
Isaiah 54:1-3

When I read these verses, I think about the history of our people and everything we have endured throughout the generations. The Jewish people have experienced exile, persecution, and repeated attempts to destroy us. Yet, despite everything, we are still here, living in the land that God promised to our forefathers.

God continues His message to Israel by describing His relationship with His people:

"For your husband is your Maker, whose name is the LORD of armies; and your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel, who is called the God of all the earth."

"For a brief moment I abandoned you, but with great compassion I will gather you. In an outburst of anger I hid My face from you for a moment, but with everlasting favor I will have compassion on you," says the LORD your Redeemer.
Isaiah 54:5, 7-8

Throughout Scripture, we read about the many times Israel turned away from God and suffered the consequences of disobedience. God did not ignore the sins of His people, and His judgment was real. However, even when Israel was unfaithful to God, He remained faithful to His promises.

Sometimes I wonder how anyone can read God's clear promises throughout Scripture, especially here in Isaiah, and still believe that God is finished with Israel or that He has removed His everlasting grace from the Jewish people and given His covenant promises to someone else.

God Himself declares that even if the mountains are removed and the hills shake, His grace will not be removed from Israel, nor will His covenant of peace be shaken. These are His words, and I believe we need to take them seriously. Just as the rainbow is a sign of God's covenant never again to destroy the world through a flood, the nation of Israel is also a sign of God's covenant made with Abraham.

I always say that Israel is the greatest proof of God and His faithfulness to keep His promises!

When we consider everything that has happened to the Jewish people throughout history, we see that nations and empires have risen and fallen, and many have tried to destroy us. Yet, we are still here, living in the same land that God promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.This is no accident and it hasn’t happened by chance.

In Genesis 8:21-22, God promised that as long as the earth remains, the seasons and the natural order of His creation will continue. In Isaiah 54:10, He declares that even if the mountains are removed and the hills shake, His grace toward Israel will not be removed. Although circumstances may change, God's promises remain.

In closing, whenever you see the changing seasons, remember God's promise to Noah. Whenever you see a rainbow, remember His grace and faithfulness to keep His covenant. Whenever you look at Israel today, remember His everlasting love, compassion, and faithfulness to keep His promises!

Do not lose heart, because He sees you and remembers you. He is our great hope for today and tomorrow!

Shabbat Shalom,
Moran

14/10/2026

Elections, Iran, and the Uncertainty of the Coming Weeks

In the next few weeks, both Israel and the United States will hold important elections. On October 27, Israelis will go to the polls to elect a new Knesset, Israel's parliament, which has 120 elected members. Just one week later, on November 3, Americans will vote in the midterm elections, which will determine the balance of power in Congress, the legislative branch of the American government.

Here in Israel, the political atmosphere is already tense, and I expect the coming days to bring even more heated discussions and disagreements. As the elections approach, we are hearing statements from politicians across the political spectrum that, in my opinion, are contributing to greater division, anger, and hostility among our people. Instead of helping to bring people together during an already difficult time, some of the political discourse is driving us further apart.

Across the political spectrum, we are hearing increasingly extreme voices, while political divisions continue to deepen. In such an atmosphere, there is also the danger that some may seek to turn national uncertainty, social unrest, or even the possibility of another war into opportunities for political gain. We have to be careful not to confuse political interests with what is genuinely best for the security and well-being of our people.

Certain statements and actions could have consequences far beyond the political arena, especially when tensions in the Middle East are already dangerously high. An attempt to gain political advantage, whether through inflammatory statements, deliberate provocations, or decisions driven by electoral interests rather than genuine security concerns and the social well-being of our people, could deepen the divisions within our society and contribute to a confrontation that extends well beyond Israel's borders.

This brings me to Iran and the growing uncertainty surrounding the coming weeks. While much of the attention in Israel and the United States is focused on the elections, Iran continues pursuing its regional objectives. There are numerous reports, rumors, and conspiracy theories about what may happen before voters go to the polls. Some suggest that Iran may deliberately escalate tensions in an attempt to influence the American elections. Others question whether the American or Israeli governments might consider further military action against Iran before their respective elections, and whether political interests could influence the timing of such decisions.

These are serious questions, but we must distinguish between what has been established and what remains speculation.

We do know that Iran has previously attempted to interfere in American elections. In 2024, American intelligence and law enforcement agencies reported that Iranian operatives had conducted cyberattacks and influence operations intended to create division among Americans and interfere with the election process. This is not simply a conspiracy theory. It is something that American authorities investigated and publicly documented.

We also know that Iran has used its military capabilities and its regional allies to put pressure on Israel, the United States, and other countries. Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed terrorist organization operating in Lebanon, has been part of Iran's regional strategy for decades. The Iranian regime has also demonstrated its willingness to threaten international shipping and energy supplies to advance its interests.

The Strait of Hormuz is one example. This narrow waterway between Iran and Oman is one of the world's most important routes for transporting oil and natural gas. Disruptions to shipping through this area affect international energy markets and can create economic pressure far beyond the Middle East. Rising fuel prices and economic uncertainty also become important political issues, particularly during an election season.

At the same time, questions are being raised about the decisions of the American and Israeli governments. Could political considerations influence the timing of military decisions? Could another confrontation with Iran affect public opinion before the elections? Could political figures from different sides attempt to use such developments to strengthen their positions?

These are questions being discussed, but asking them does not mean that we know the answers. We must be careful not to turn suspicion into fact.

We hear one report in the morning and another in the evening. Political commentators offer different explanations, unnamed officials provide information to the media, and social media is filled with people who seem absolutely certain about what is going to happen next. It has become increasingly difficult to distinguish between reliable information, political interests, and speculation.

As Israelis, we understand very well that decisions made in Washington can have an immediate effect on our lives. We also know that decisions made by our own government can have serious consequences, not only for our security but also for our soldiers, our families, and the people living throughout this region.

Governments have a responsibility to protect their citizens and confront genuine threats. We also have the responsibility to ask questions about the decisions our leaders make, especially when those decisions could lead to another war. Political interests are part of every democracy, but the lives of people should never become tools in a political campaign.

There is something else that I believe we must not forget in the middle of all this uncertainty.

With so much attention being given to elections, military capabilities, political strategies, and the intentions of different leaders, it is very easy to leave God completely out of the picture.

We spend hours trying to understand what Iran may do next, what the American administration is planning, and what decisions the Israeli government may make. We listen to political analysts, follow military developments, and try to understand what is happening behind closed doors. There is nothing wrong with wanting to be informed. However, I believe we need to ask ourselves whether we are spending as much time seeking the Lord as we are trying to understand the political developments around us.

In Psalm 20:7, King David writes:
"Some boast in chariots and some in horses, but we will boast in the name of the LORD, our God."

David understood the importance of military strength. He was a warrior and a king who knew what it meant to face enemies who wanted to destroy Israel. He did not ignore military threats or neglect his responsibility to defend the people. Yet he also understood that military power alone could never guarantee Israel's security.

I think this is particularly important for us to remember today. Israel has a strong military, advanced technology, and important relationships with other nations. I am thankful for the men and women serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and for those who work every day to protect our country. Their service is essential, but our trust must ultimately remain in the Lord.

I am also reminded of the words of the prophet Daniel:
"It is He who changes the times and the epochs; He removes kings and establishes kings." (Daniel 2:21)

Daniel lived during a time when powerful rulers made decisions that affected the lives of entire nations, including the Jewish people. He understood the reality of political power, but he also recognized that no earthly ruler has authority greater than God.

This does not mean that every decision made by a political leader reflects God's will or that leaders are not responsible for their actions. It means that even when we cannot understand everything happening around us, God has not lost His authority over the affairs of this world.

I do not know what will happen in the coming weeks. I do not know whether Iran will attempt another escalation, whether Israel and the United States will take further military action, or what the political situation will look like after the elections. There are many questions, and I believe we should be careful about anyone who claims to have all the answers.

What I do know is that the God of Israel has not changed. He is the same God who made His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who brought our people out of Egypt, and who has remained faithful to His promises throughout our history.

As we approach these elections, I encourage you to pray for wisdom for the leaders of Israel and the United States, regardless of your political opinions. Pray that decisions affecting the lives of millions of people will be made with wisdom and responsibility. Pray for the protection of the people of Israel, for our soldiers and their families, and for innocent civilians throughout the region who could suffer if the conflict escalates further.

We need to remain informed, examine what we hear, and take responsibility for the things within our control. Yet we must also remember that our future does not rest solely in the hands of politicians, military leaders, or the governments of this world.

In the midst of all the political noise, uncertainty, and speculation, may we never forget the One who watches over Israel.

Moran

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13/10/2026

We carry the memory of October 7, but with faith and hope, we choose to keep building what comes next.

12/10/2026

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11/10/2026

When the Truth Becomes Selective

This past week, I read that the Hind Rajab Foundation, an organization that has been pursuing Israeli soldiers through legal complaints in countries around the world, has now turned its attention to Israeli doctors.

The organization submitted a complaint to the International Criminal Court (ICC) against the Israel Medical Association and several senior Israeli medical professionals, accusing them of involvement in the alleged abuse of Palestinian detainees at the Sde Teiman detention facility. The allegations include torture, medical neglect, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.

These are allegations presented in a complaint to the ICC, not judicial findings. Following the October 7 massacre, Sde Teiman was used to hold captured Hamas terrorists, including members of the Nukhba force who participated in the massacre of Israeli civilians. The facility also held Palestinians detained during subsequent IDF operations in Gaza.

Just a few days earlier, Emily Damari, who survived 471 days in Hamas captivity after being kidnapped from her home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7, 2023, shared photographs on Instagram that had been recovered by the IDF. The photographs showed her receiving medical treatment at Shifa Hospital in Gaza shortly after her abduction.

Emily had suffered serious injuries to her hand and leg during her abduction and lost two fingers. In her October 3 Instagram post, she described what happened inside the hospital:

"I'm inside a disgusting room full of blood, with a body on the floor next to me. A 'doctor' approaches and introduces himself as 'Dr. Hamas,' with another 10 monsters beside him, AK-47s pointed at my head, and I'm just praying to God to protect me in this situation."

In an earlier account, Emily explained that when she woke up following the procedure, she was told that she had lost two fingers. She also said that her leg wound had been left open with only four stitches instead of sixteen.

In the same Instagram post, Emily revealed further details about the lack of proper medical treatment she received during captivity:

"For four months, my leg continued bleeding inside Gaza with an open gunshot wound. Stitches that are supposed to be removed after 14 days remained in my hand for 365 days. And here I am."

Following her release from captivity, Emily underwent additional surgery at Sheba Medical Center in Israel to address complications from her injuries.

Emily thanked the Holy One, blessed be He, for preserving her life. She also thanked her family, Israel's security forces, those who helped her survive captivity, and the people of Israel who continued working for the hostages' return.

As I read Emily's account of the horrific treatment she received in a hospital in Gaza and what she and other hostages endured during their captivity, I could not help but think that the fingers accusing Israeli doctors are pointing in the wrong direction. I know personally how Israeli medical professionals treat their patients, including Palestinians from Gaza and even terrorists who took part in attacks against Israel.

A friend of mine is a cardiologist who lives in one of the Israeli communities along the border with Gaza. His community has endured years of attacks by Hamas, and on October 7, terrorists also attempted to infiltrate it. Over the years, while his own community was repeatedly attacked by Hamas, he helped save the lives of Palestinian babies from Gaza who needed specialized medical care.

During the early days of the war, our team at Hope for Israel visited Israeli hospitals to deliver lunches to wounded survivors of the October 7 massacre and injured soldiers. Later, we also delivered lunches to hostages who had returned from captivity in Gaza and were receiving medical care.

During some of these visits, I saw Palestinian terrorists receiving medical treatment in the same hospitals where wounded Israelis were being cared for. On one occasion, I even saw a member of Hamas's Nukhba force, the elite commando units whose members played a central role in carrying out the October 7 massacre, including the murder and kidnapping of Israeli civilians.

These terrorists were receiving medical treatment from Israeli doctors and nurses, just as the wounded Israelis in those hospitals were.

While Emily Damari was held captive in Gaza and denied proper medical treatment, Israeli doctors were treating wounded Hamas terrorists in Israeli hospitals. While Hamas continued attacking Israeli communities along the Gaza border, Israeli doctors were saving the lives of Palestinian babies.

During my visits to Israeli hospitals, I personally witnessed Israeli doctors and nurses providing medical treatment to wounded terrorists. I saw this with my own eyes.

The Hind Rajab Foundation has now turned its attention to Israeli doctors. I believe that anyone making accusations against them should also be willing to acknowledge what these doctors have done, including providing medical care to those who came to harm us.

Moran

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09/10/2026

Shabbat Shalom from Yardenit, the baptism site on the Jordan River, near the Sea of Galilee.

09/10/2026

The IDF has released the name of one soldier who fell in action: Captain Eliav Haim Tzapalamus, 21 years old.

We stand with the family of the fallen and remember this hero of Israel.
May his memory be a blessing.

Photo credit: IDF