Episode 96.

Many, including those within the Christian community, are becoming increasingly weary as the death toll in Gaza rises,  resulting in increasing calls for a ceasefire.

In this episode,  Rebecca responds to one such call from within the Christian community and shares her thoughts on the subject of a ceasefire.

Discussion Points

• Contrast between living in certain parts of the world and daily reality of missile strikes in Israel
  
• Need for understanding and support for Israel in ongoing conflict
  
• Bias in media coverage and the call for a ceasefire
  
• Challenge to reported death toll in Gaza and suspicion of Hamas propaganda
  
• Documented evidence of Hamas staging fake death scenes and manipulating public narrative
  
• Conflict as rooted in a religious ideology of hate and need to support Israel’s right to defend itself
  
  -Christian Support for Israel
  
• Biblical analogy of Israel as natural branches and gentile believers as wild branches
  
• Connection between Christians and the Jewish people
  
• Spiritual significance of supporting the Jewish people
  
• Anti-Semitic rhetoric and divisions within the church regarding Israel
  
• Importance of sharing accurate information and countering anti-Semitism
  
• Need to combat terrorist organizations’ PR efforts and divisions within the church regarding Israel
  
• Rejecting negotiation with an enemy determined to see Israel destroyed
  
• Defending humanity and dealing with evil, specifically terrorist groups such as Hamas
  
• Importance of standing with Israel and supporting its right to defend itself
  
• The dangers faced by groups such as feminists and LGBTQIA+ community in Gaza and from terrorists
  
• Population estimates for the West Bank and Gaza Strip
  
• Skepticism about the innocence of civilians in Gaza and support for Hamas
  
• Concern about Palestinian children being taught to hate Jews and  indoctrination into terrorism by Hamas
  
• Doubting the innocence of civilians in Gaza and accusing many of supporting Hamas
  
• Critique of Palestinian society and approval of Hamas among Palestinians and Arabs
  
• Accusation of Hamas celebrating terrorist attacks and use of civilians as shields
  
• Humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza, including supplying fuel to hospitals
  
• Granting daily ceasefire time slots for civilian safety
  
• Israel’s position about acting in a higher sense of ethics, humanity, and justice
  
• Israel responding with minimum force and practicing restraint despite years of terror attacks
  
• Example of humanitarian efforts in Gaza and portrayal of Israel in mainstream media
  
• Recommendations for news sources, podcasts, and Instagram accounts for staying informed about the situation
  https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/programs/rapp-report/unraveling-the-israel-palestine-conflict-with-dr-michael-brown/
  

https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/programs/theology-throw-down/a-christian-view-of-israel-and-hamas/

https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/programs/theology-throw-down/christmas-traditions/

Dr. Michael Brown

https://www.israel365news.com/380574/celebrating-the-miracles-of-christian-support-for-israel-this-chanukah/

Hamas Charter/Covenant

Amir Tsarfati Telegram

Hananya Naftali Telegram