October 7 through a Defender’s Eyes

Stand up for Righteousness

You’ve heard the arguments for and against. You’ve seen the footage of suffering and destruction on both sides. You’ve listened to the accusations and the charges. But as Christians, we ultimately have one plumb line, an indisputable standard of right and wrong: the Word of God. So what does the Bible say? A Series of Israel in Focus by Bridges for Peace.

Never Again Is Now: Anti-Semitism Rising

October 7 saw the most brutal attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust, initially sparking global sympathy for Israel. But almost overnight, anti-Israel sentiment surged, flooding streets and campuses worldwide. Are these protests truly about concern for an oppressed people, or is this the resurgence of age-old hatred? Have we learned nothing from history? Join us as we delve into the aftermath of October 7 and question if history is repeating itself. A Series of Israel in Focus by Bridges for Peace.

October 7 through a Defender’s Eyes

Shahak was there. On October 7. The father of three was one of the first on the front lines in southern Israel to stop the surge of Hamas terrorists as they slaughtered their way through agricultural communities. And then, when the day of defense was done, Shahak was part of the team to wade through the aftermath of Hamas’s bloody handiwork, searching for survivors and collecting the dead. A Series of Israel in Focus by Bridges for Peace.

The Catalyst Behind October 7

Walking through the failed history of the peace process, we pause at the violent split between Palestinian leadership, witness Israel’s desperate push for peace with the 2005 withdrawal from Gaza, explore Hamas’s aim as communicated in their charter and by their leaders and mourn its choice between prospering its people and pursuing death. A Series of Israel in Focus by Bridges for Peace.

Losing the Battle for Public Perception

Hours after the attack on October 7, Israel formally declared war for the first time in decades. And right on cue, the world went to war right alongside the fighting forces, pitting Israel supporters against Palestinian sympathizers in the trenches of social media. Israel is in the unique position that it is always engaged in parallel wars: there’s the physical battle on the ground; and then there’s the battle for public opinion. But regardless of how Israel fares in the physical battle, the battle for public opinion never appears to be going in Israel’s favor. Join us as we dive into the complexities behind Israel's ongoing battle for public sentiment. A Series of Israel in Focus by Bridges for Peace.