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Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Israel Did Assist In The Rescue of White Helmet Volunteers

Picture Captured from the Video Below
There have been varying reports, many saying nothing about Israel's assistance in the covert evacuation that took place over the weekend.

In fact, Israel did assist in transporting approximately ninety-eight Syrian White Helmet Volunteers along with three hundred-twenty-four of their family members to a safe location in Jordan. 

The four hundred twenty-two refugees will be resettled in Canada, Germany, the UK and several other countries who have agreed to take them in and assist in re-homing them and starting them off in their new life.

The secret operation was carried out in the middle of the night. The Syrian refugees, whose lives were under threat of death, were met at different locations, and brought across the border into Israel. Once they were all accounted for they were taken to buses and then escorted safely to Jordon.

One report stated that a pregnant woman went into labor. When they feared she would not be able to make it, an emergency Cesarean Section was performed on the Syrian side of the border resulting in the delivery a baby boy. The mother and son were then both transported to Israel. 
 
"Standing on the border and receiving the families, mostly women and children, was an emotional experience,” said the commander in charge of Operation Good Neighbor. “Families that arrived were fearful, but when they reached the border with Israel, their eyes were filled with tears of happiness, knowing that they have gotten their lives back. I'm proud to be an officer in an army and a country that carries out an operation filled with values of humanity and compassion...This is the essence of our work, and this moment is invaluable."  

Israel is a very tiny country, but, Her Heart is Huge. We pray for Israel and the men and women of the IDF who devote their lives to their mission of protecting and assisting all people while defending our borders.


Israel Assists With Humanitarian Evacuation of White Helmet Volunteers and Their Families


Tuesday, November 28, 2017

An Arab Muslim in the Israeli Army Speaks Out

The World Forgets that We Also Have Arabs, Druze and Christians in the Israeli Army



Transcript: 
I am an Arab. I am a Muslim. And I love my country. In fact, I’m prepared to die for it. Which is why I serve in its army.

I don’t have to do this. I want to do this. Because my country is a special place, unlike any other. Free. Diverse. Vibrant. Yet, other countries~countries not so free, not so diverse~call for my country’s complete destruction. The moment my country lets its guard down, it will be destroyed. 

My country is Israel. I grew up and still live in a small village named after my family’s Bedouin Arab tribe. Our roots in this land run deep. 

In 1948, when Arab armies invaded the new state of Israel, my family thought of leaving our village. Some of them did. But when the Jews’ leaders heard that, they implored us to remain. “This is our country, for both Arabs and Jews,” they said. “Stay, and we will work together to build it.” My family stayed. My parents were born here, made their lives here, started their own family here~in Israel. 

In 2002, I was a teenager. It was a violent time. Palestinian suicide bombers were blowing up Israeli civilians~a danger to Arabs and Jews alike. Israeli troops entered to the West Bank to stop them at their source. As a result, many Palestinians were killed. I was torn. Whose side was I on, I thought: Israel’s or the Palestinians’? Is it possible to be an Arab and an Israeli? The question became even more difficult when I saw men from my own village wearing the uniform of the Israeli army. 

Only Jews are required to serve in the military. No one forced these Arab men to join; they chose to. “Why?” I asked them. “Our home is here, in Israel,” they said. “Our home is under attack. Our neighbors in this home are Jews. They are being attacked. We fight together.” 

Still, I struggled. I went to high school in Nazareth. There, unlike the village where I grew up, most of the Arab students identified as Palestinians even though they are citizens of Israel. Some of the students~my friends~hated Israel. They couldn’t understand me. “You’re a Palestinian”, they said, “so you must hate Israel.” When I said that I didn’t, that we had far more freedom and opportunity than Arabs anywhere in the Middle East, they called me a traitor. 

After high school, I went on to study electrical engineering at Technion, a leading Israeli university. During my first semester, heavy rocket fire from Gaza forced Israel to launch a counterattack. Not long after the war began, I witnessed a group of Arab-Israeli students expressing their solidarity with Hamas, the Palestinian terror organization that controls Gaza and is committed to Israel’s violent destruction. 

Did these students not understand that those rockets could just as easily be aimed at them? Hamas didn’t care who they killed as long as they landed inside the borders of Israel. Had my fellow Arab students forgotten that Israel had left Gaza a few years before? That there wasn’t a single Israeli living there?

That day, I dropped out of school to join the Israeli army, the IDF. A few months later, I was a soldier in the Israeli Air Force. After months of training, I was assigned to the Search & Rescue Helicopter Unit. Our job was to save lives. We never concerned ourselves with the identity of the people who needed our help. We rescued Syrian civilians wounded in their country’s civil war, Palestinian children from Gaza requiring urgent medical care, and countless Israelis of every religious and ethnic background. A life~whether it is Muslim or Jewish, Palestinian or Israeli~is a life.

On a base of 6,000 soldiers, I was the only Bedouin. But it didn’t matter. The only thing that mattered was keeping Israel~our home~safe. We came from all parts of the country and from many parts of the world. We were every shade of skin color. Our shared goal created a deep bond.

Today, I am a student at Haifa University. Half of the students are Arab. More than once, I have seen the Palestinian flag being waved at a rally or protest on campus. In Israel, you can do this because, whether you are a Jew or an Arab, you are free. 

What more do you need to know? I am Mohammad Kabiya for Prager University.

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Tuesday, October 06, 2015

Tuesday, July 08, 2014

Please Pray...

We have seen four Jewish teens and one Arab teen laid to rest. There was no reason for any of these children to die!

Nineteen year old Shelly Dadon~while on her way to a job interview~was strangled by the Arab cab driver who picked her up. Sadly, the idea that it was a nationalistic murder was hushed up. The world and even our own press barely mentioned it~even when the Arab admitted his crime. 

Three boys; Eyal Yifrach~aged nineteen, Gilad Shaar~aged sixteen, and Naftalie Frenkel~aged sixteen were kidnapped while on their way home from school~then shot and dumped in a shallow grave in a field.

The world witnessed the vile "three-finger salute" from the Arabs, and responded that it really was the fault of the victims. Arab members in our own Israeli Knesset claimed the terrorists who did this were justified. Our "peace partners" danced and handed out candy in the streets.

Most recent, the kidnapping and murder of an Arab teen, Mohammed Abu Khdeir has shocked all of Israel. Condolences were sent to the family from politicians to the father of one of the murdered Jewish boys. Israelis as a whole have spoken loudly against this act. That this could be perpetrated by Jews is a shameful sore for the entire country. This is not our way. The security forces worked quickly and made arrests. The government promises the harshest punishment for this heinous crime.

But, this is not good enough. You see, when an Arab is murdered it is an international crisis~when it is Jews that are murdered...not so much. The victims were all teens, all innocent, but look at the complete opposite reactions from each side...

Jews cried, prayed and hugged each other as they laid their children to rest. When young Mohammed was murdered Israelis were outraged and demanded the perpetrators be brought to justice. There was no distinction made that he was or was not a Jew~He was an innocent and that's what mattered.

The Arabs, on the other hand, after celebrating the deaths of Jewish children, have been on a rioting rampage with no signs of letting up. Once again we are being bombarded with hundreds of rockets and children are faced with spending the summer in bomb shelters. Every day there are riots, roads blocked with burning tires, rocks (which are intended to kill) are thrown, Jews pulled from their vehicles and beaten, Joseph's Tomb has been firebombed again. Hamas declares they will wipe us off the map and "moderate" Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah faction is telling us we should get the body bags ready.

As the IDF prepares for what is inevitable, we can only pray~pray that those in charge can find a way to stop the violence; pray the enemy will decide to try negotiations instead of bombs. 

Failing that, we pray for the safety of the boys and girls in the IDF who will be facing an enemy that screams for their blood. Pray for their safety as they go into battle knowing that they are expected to "hold back" and be "more humane" than those they will be facing. Pray for Messiah to come and stop the killing on all sides~Too Many Have Died.

Hu Yivarech~Prayer for the Soldiers of the Israel Defence Forces



For Those Who Wish to Pray...
Prayer for the IDF
He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob~
May He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Forces, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our God, from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.

May the Almighty cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. 
May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighters from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.

May He lead our enemies under our soldiers’ sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. 
And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: 
For it is the Lord your God, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.

Now let us respond...Amen

Thursday, June 05, 2014

Israel's IDF "IS" The Greatest Army in the World!

Special Needs Troops in the IDF
Israeli's are proud of their Defence Forces with good reason. Since the creation of the state, the struggling forces have gone from strength to strength, not only in defense, but in community outreach.

The world loves to accuse Israel of all things evil. It boggles the mind that regardless of the situation, we are expected to maintain a perfect record, and a higher standard than the rest of the world.

Even so, our young people strive on a daily basis to maintain that standard and hold their heads high, not only by defending our country, but by reaching out to people who need help.

One such project is "Great in Uniform". Set up ten years ago, its purpose is to integrate young people with disabilities into the IDF~first as volunteers and then as soldiers in every aspect, from the simple soldier's ID and uniform to working on military bases in Israel and doing the "Israel Trek" to earn their berets. Their training and work serves as part of their preparation for an independent life and their integration into Israeli society.

This is only one of the many things that Israel does for her people~All of them!

Great in Uniform~God Bless the Israel Defence Forces!



Monday, March 24, 2014

IDF Intercepts the "KLOS-C" Carrying Iranian Weapons

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In the early hours of Wednesday, 05 March 2014, the IDF intercepted an Iranian shipment of advanced weaponry intended for terrorist organizations operating in the Gaza Strip. The boarding took place in international waters about 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) off the coast of Eilat, Israel, between Sudan and Eritrea in the Red Sea.

When the the KLOS-C with its dangerous cargo was escorted to port in Eilat, Jay and Meridel were onsite. Watch their video below as they give you a first hand report.

Following Jay and Meridel's report is the official explanation of the route the ship took (taken from the IDF Blog). The final video is actual footage from the IDF as they boarded the vessel and exposed the numerous advanced weapons destined for terror organizations to use against Israel.

The IDF found 40 M-302 rockets, with a range of between 90 to 160 kilometers (capable of reaching any point in Israel, including major population centers Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.), hidden in crates. They also found 180 millimeter mortar rounds, and some 400,000 7.62 millimeter caliber bullets.

The operation was the result of months of planning and intelligence gathering. The IDF works continuously to protect Israel. Time after time, as a result of their efforts, attacks are prevented thus preventing threats to civilians in Israel and abroad. Please Pray for Israel and Those who Defend Her.

Jay and Meridel Rawlings Reporting From Eilat on the Arrival of the KLOS-C



The Route of the Iranian Weapons Shipment Explained



IDF Boarding the Vessel and Uncovering the "Cargo" of Weapons

Monday, February 24, 2014

Syrian Father~He's All I Have...

Israeli Dr.'s & Syrian Boy~ Photo by Pyotr Paliter
Again and again we hear that Israel is the worst of the worst. We listen to those who call for our total destruction and we see videos and pictures that claim we are blood-thirsty, violent, abuse women and torture  children.

Oh Really?? Here is something that you will NOT hear about in your local media.

Since the civil war in Syria began, there have been many unspeakable atrocities. Israel's northern border is right next door to Syria. In fact, Meridel visited the towns on the border in September and you could hear the guns in the background at one point. So where do the working class people, those without money and resources go for help?

Many times, they try to cross into Israel and are met by the IDF, who have setup a medical facility to treat casualties. Some patients even arrive with notes from Syrian doctors describing the injuries. **Remember, these people are raised to hate Israel and think of Jews as the "small satan". At all times the wounded are treated with respect and great sensitivity. Imagine their surprise when they see and experience the real truth!
Treating A Wounded Syrian Fighter in Israel

One of the many stories is that of the six year old boy in the picture above. He was seriously injured in a blast that had killed his mother and sister and wounded his older brother (who later died). Six weeks after the father pleaded the doctors to "save the boy~he's all I have left", it looks like Israeli doctors have been able to do just that!

Arriving near death, in a coma, the child was transferred to Rambam hospital in Haifa. There doctors performed complex surgeries which included removing, then replacing sections of his scull.

Weeks later he received treatment from a speech therapist, a physical therapist, and others, who helped him to regain as much of his previous function as possible. 

Women, children, fighters, there is no discrimination. According to the IDF Blog, the commander, Col. Bader states:

“There has not been a single case in which an injured Syrian was denied medical treatment by the IDF or by a civilian hospital...I’m sure of that.”

Those of us who live here, and see our troops on a daily basis, are also sure of that. The people of Israel's Defense Forces do their utmost to provide aid wherever and whenever they can~their actions speak louder than any words. 

You could ignore stories like this and opt to go with the more popular "Boycott Israel" crowd, but we hope you will look beneath the surface of their lies and see the truth. Nobody claims Israel is perfect, but with all our problems, and being surrounded by millions who scream for our destruction on a daily basis, we do try to do the very best we can.
 
Please Pray for the young people of the IDF as they man the front lines in these very troubled times.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

The IDF Soldier vs The Anarchist (Some Facts)

The Danish Anti-Israel Zealot~Yes, that is exactly what he was~made headlines around the world and started yet another round of Israel bashing. 

He Was There To Provoke A Confrontation! Sure enough, when a clip was posted showing him being struck by an IDF soldier, the main stream media (even in Israel) jumped on the story like a bunch of piranhas. One person however, took the time to investigate...

Do Watch and Listen to what Michael Coren has to say~This is Very Good!

Thursday, June 30, 2011

No Freedom on This Flotilla~No Aid Either

Here is a very clear, easy to understand explanation of why the Freedom Flotilla has very little to do with freedom, aid, or humanitarian intentions.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Canadian Gaza Boat~We Expect Canadians to Bail Us Out!

As the "Ships of Fools" begin their journey of hate it is interesting to note the mindset of the  people on board. Even though there is no crisis in Gaza, the flotilla perseveres. Why? It  has become clear that their only interest is in de-legitimizing the only democratic state in the Middle East.

Canadians are now getting involved in the politics of another country and in fact they are working with a Terror Group (Hamas) who is sworn to destroy Israel and the Jewish people (that is called Genocide, people) That is bad enough, but now they expect the Canadian government to bail them out if they get in trouble!!

To all Canadians~are you so filled with hatred for Israel that you are willing to bail these people out? They are determined to provoke the IDF knowing full well they are breaking the law. They are supporting Terror!! Pay attention to what these activists are saying~but you better have an air-sickness bag handy. And if you disagree, you need to contact the PM and tell him that you do not want your tax dollars going to these hate-filled fools.

Monday, June 06, 2011

Attacking Israel's Borders

The news is ablaze with the confrontations between so called "Palestinian Arabs" and the IDF. But sometimes things are not as they seem. Apparently, a large number of these people are not Palestinians at all, but impoverished Syrian farmers from the north of the country. 

The regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad has offered to pay them for attacking Israel's border! According to the Reform party, the farmers, who are suffering from a severe drought, make less than the average Syrian salary of $200 a month. The Syrian regime has offered these poor people $1,000 to travel to the border at the Golan Heights and challenge the IDF.  In addition, if they are killed another $25,000  will be paid to their families.

It is said that Assad is trying to divert world attention away from his own brutality and massacres of unarmed Syrian civilians. As in every Arab country, the call to "blame the Jews" or "take back Israel" works wonders as a distraction from the brutal actions of despotic regimes.
 
More clashes are expected as desperate people are led like lambs to a slaughter--in the name of jihad of course. Even though the IDF is instructed to use restraint, eventually they will have to use force as these wildly  incited crowds rush for the chance to kill a Jew or die as a martyr. Hate is a powerful force, and in the Arab world nothing is stronger than hate for the Jews, although hate for all things western or democratic rates near the top of the list.

Arutz 7 posted an article from Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Joel Brinkley, who claims that Assad is the World's Most Dangerous Man. He sells missiles to Hizbullah, the terrorist group in southern Lebanon that is the avowed enemy of Israel and the United States. Khaled Mashaal, the Hamas leader, actually lives in Damascus and does his murderous business openly from a storefront.
 
*Note* If you don't believe that Hamas is a murderous gang of terrorists, please follow this link and Read Their Charter--Carefully. This is what the flotillas, and so called peace activists support.
 
American intelligence shows that Syria has a vast store of chemical weapons. Assad had pursued a secret nuclear-weapons development program until Israel bombed it in 2007. More recent intelligence suggests that he is back at it, though this time the program is better hidden. Brinkley also pointed out that the day after President Obama sent a new ambassador to Damascus, Assad hosted a state visit by Ahmadinejad. The timing was no accident.

Brinkley has added his name to countless analysts who have questioned why President Obama supported the defeat of American ally Hosni Mubarak yet still tries to work with Assad, who openly works against the USA

The question is, how long will the world continue with this farce? How long will people scream and protest about the only democratic country in the middle east? How long will they join the oppressors in attacks against the only country in the middle east where Arabs have rights? One has to wonder...