Since the brutal Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, Israel has been at war. It’s taken the lives of over 300 soldiers, in addition to those killed in the surprise attack. Prime Minister Netanyahu described the threats Israel faces on seven fronts: Gaza, Lebanon, Iraq, Iran, Syria, Judea and Samaria (the West Bank), and Yemen. Israel’s economy has taken a big hit as well—from Israelis being displaced from their homes, and serving in the IDF, as well as the cost of war materials.
You all have made a big impact—your purchase of products is an investment in the families on the front lines in Judea and Samaria. You also may have noticed we’re running low on products—the current situation has made things more difficult—but we’re doing everything we can to bring you more of the wonderful goodness of the Land soon!
What’s happening with Hezbollah in Lebanon?
Since the Hamas attacks from Gaza on October 7, 2023, terrorists in Israel’s north have been launching attacks on Israel as well. The attacks have consisted of rockets, anti-tank missiles, and suicide drones. Civilians and soldiers have been killed and injured, and a lot of property has been damaged from direct hits and fires.The result has been the emptying of tens of thousands of people from Israel’s northern towns. Since October 7, they have been unable to return to their homes. Overall, around 200,000 Israelis have been displaced from their homes, both in the north and south.
Now, as Israel fights the few remaining organized Hamas battalions in Gaza, and the attacks from Hezbollah are ramping up, it looks like war in Lebanon is inevitable. Israel needs to restore security in its north so people can return to their homes, and not be threatened by the hundreds of thousands of rockets Hezbollah has aimed at its population centers.
It’s impossible to know what the next couple of months hold. Israel still has 120 of its people being held hostage in Gaza, and areas it has not yet cleared of terrorists. As always, the best time to pray for Israel and support Israel is now. We can all find ways to do more, to speak to more people, to invest more, to contribute to strengthening Israel in these hard times.
Candace
July 04, 2024
I am praying with you! So much that you as a people are carrying. Asking God to speak to the people and thanking him as I hear reports of people hearing and even seeing him as they reach out to him! God sees all of us and he is love.