To mark the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, the Israeli government has released an extensive collection of historical archives for public access, allowing people to explore this crucial period in Israel's history.
The remarkable combination of natural splendor and historical significance makes the Banyas a must-visit destination for those seeking adventure and a glimpse into the past.
Watch and learn about the cherished landmark that embodies the heart and soul of the city, and check out some of the celebrations for the momentous occasion!
Discover the incredible resilience and determination of the Israel Defense Forces through the lens of six pivotal battles that have shaped its history.
'And the border circled from the top of the mountain to the fountain of the Mei (water of) Neftoach, and went out to the cities of Mount Ephron; and the border circled to Baalah, which is Kirjath-jearim' (Joshua 15:9)
Then Joshua spoke to the Lord on the day when the Lord delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, 'Sun, stand still upon Gibeon, and Moon in the valley of Ayalon.'
There is much we can, must, and should do. The more we achieve a sense of common purpose — dare I say unity? — the more likely we are to succeed in confronting both the old and new demons we’re facing today.
'In all of human history, there has never been a love affair between a land a people as deep as enduring as the one of the Jewish people with the Land of Israel.'
This year, when celebrating the joy of Chanukah, we must make it more than a superficial effort and remember those who fought and found the oil to light our way.
The 'obstacle to peace' in the Arab-Israeli conflict is the same obstacle that since 1937 has caused every Palestinian Arab leader to reject peace, before there were any 'occupied territories.'
In 2021, Prime Minister Bennett should follow in the footsteps of Israel's Founding Father, Ben Gurion, who stated: 'Jerusalem is equal to the whole of the Land of Israel.'
'And the word of the Lord came to me a second time, saying: Take the girdle that you bought and rise, go to Prat (Spring) and hide it there in the cleft of a rock (Jeremiah 13.3)'
Israel has no more reason to feel guilty about its attack on Qibya, then occupied by Jordan, than the Allies do for bombing Dresden, Hiroshima, or Nagasaki.
Yavne was a global wine powerhouse about 1,500 years ago: a huge and well-designed industrial estate from the Byzantine period, with a very impressive wine production complex.