Israeli security inspectors on Wednesday located a powerful bomb in a PA Arab truck at the Reihan crossing, west of Jenin. The truck was delivering goods to Jewish communities in Samaria. The explosive device was apparently intended for an Independence Day attack in Israel.
At Shiloh in Search of New Finds Related to the Original Tabernacle Located in Shilo
Update on Amona Community
Among AFSI’s many friends in Israel, we made it our priority to visit those from Amona to see the progress on their new community outside of Shilo.
It was our sincere hope that we would find that all of the evacuees moved from their dormitory accommodations in Ofra, to their new caravans. The plan is to eventually build permanent homes.
WE ARE HAPPY TO REPORT PROGRESS AT AMICHAI!! May this wonderful community go from strength to strength.
Pictured right is long-time Amona resident Eldad Ziv.
In South Tel Aviv
South Tel Aviv street scene
Visit to the Israel Intelligence Heritage & Commemoration Center (IICC)
Yom HaZikaron – Remembering Israel’s Fallen Soldiers
AFSI attended a Yom HaZikaron service at Wadi al-Haramiya, near Ofra, where 10 Israeli lives (7 soldiers and 3 civilians) were lost to lone Arab sniper who fired on March 3, 2002.
Our friend, Marc Prowisor, who was present that day, shared his personal experience of this tragedy.
This Memorial Day is set aside to remember the fallen heroes of the Israeli Armed Forces.
Israel @ 70 – There is No Other Country
We like Giulio Meotti’s OpEd in Arutz Sheva. Meotti spells out the MANY reasons why Israel is UNIQUE in the world and why Israel is like no other country.
Trump Tweets Netanyahu on Israel @ 70
“Best wishes to Prime Minister @Netanyahu and all of the people of Israel on the 70th Anniversary of your Great Independence. We have no better friends anywhere. Looking forward to moving our Embassy to Jerusalem next month!”
First We Say “Yom Holedet Sameach Israel – Happy 70th Anniversary!”
Robbing Anne Frank’s Legacy
Caroline Glick’s Opinion piece in the Jerusalem Post last week forces us to think about the damage that the recent merger of the New Israel Fund with the Anne Frank Foundation can produce. This is the latest chapter in the theft of Anne Frank’s legacy, which began in the 1950’s. The merger also de-judaizes Frank’s legacy.
Historic realities of past horrors against the Jewish people cannot be diminished. Unfortunately Anne Frank’s diary has been turned into a universal message of suffering, thereby removing any trace of its Jewish origin and the real reason for Frank penning her experiences.