When settlements have been bulldozed in Judea and Samaria in years past, the scene has usually looked something like this: Hundreds of police and military show up at the site along with bulldozers and crews. Settler families refuse to leave...
Author - Luke Hilton
Originally from Virginia Beach, VA, Luke discovered his passion for Israel at age of 16. Since then, he's shared the story of Israel's restoration across the globe through speaking tours, films, and articles, inspiring Christian Zionists to stand in support of Israel.
Luke is based out of Israel, serves as Director of Marketing for HaYovel and is an author and show host for The Israel Guys.
If you’re familiar with our organization, you know that we’ve brought more than 3,000 Christians from 30 countries to Israel over the past 17 years to volunteer in the biblical heartland. Our mission is to serve Israel’s farmers, and we do things...
Not one of the innocent people in Gaza would have died if Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad had not attacked Israel. Sixteen less innocent civilians would have died if 700 of Hamas’ own rockets had not landed on their own people, killing...
Eight years ago on May 20, 2013, Evyatar Borowski was murdered by a Muslim terrorist at the Tapuach Junction in Samaria. He was 31 years old, and left behind a wife and five young children, the oldest of whom was only seven. A settlement was...
Will Israel soon have a new prime minister, unseating current Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, who has served in the position for a total of 13 years? After more than two years and four election cycles, will Israel actually swear in a coalition...
During the recent war with Gaza, rockets that were landing all over Israel’s central coastal region filled most of the international headlines. What was lost in the surge of daily news from Israel, however, was what was happening in Judea and...
Have you heard a narrative this week that goes something like this? “Israel is evicting Palestinians from their homes in East Jerusalem.” “Israel’s police stormed the Al Aqsa Mosque, beating peaceful worshippers.” “Gaza started shooting...
If you follow news from Israel, you likely know that there has been a lot happening in the Holy Land! With all that’s going on, this week’s article will give a short synopsis of the chaotic headlines of recent weeks. The Muslim holiday of...
This week Israel marked 73 years since their miraculous founding in 1948. Israel’s founder and first prime minister, David Ben Gurion, once said: “In order to be a realist, one must believe in miracles.” That statement is unquestionably true...
The Biden Administration has already taken actions to show their colors regarding their support for the nation of Israel and the Palestinian people. The Trump Administration changed their custom of calling Israel’s heartland “occupied...
If you thought America’s last election cycle was wild, Israel’s elections are even crazier. Israel’s citizens are about to head to the polls on March 23rd for a fourth round of elections in less than two years! Being unable to form a stable...
The International Criminal Court in the Hague announced this week that they have decided to open an investigation into the alleged war crimes committed in the Gaza Strip as well as Judea and Samaria. Even though the court stated that the...
During the transition of the American administrations, Iran declared openly that they would begin enriching uranium at 20%. When Joe Biden came into office, he began placing people into senior levels of leadership who worked on the 2015 Iran...
Israel has experienced an increase in terrorist attacks since the US elections took place in November. It is clear that the Palestinians are becoming emboldened by the liberal-leaning administration that has just been sworn into office in the United...
If you’re discouraged, tired, or confused by the current events in our world, we have a message of hope for you. Zac Waller, the Executive Director of HaYovel, provides encouragement and inspiration during these times, as well as a plan of action...
Bear and Badger were still only seven months old, and they needed a lot of care and training. They had to learn that this was their territory. Their job was to protect the trees from deer, foxes, and other animals, in addition to anything else that...
If you think that 2020 has left you with nothing to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, I would like you to take a step back. If we wear the correct glasses, I believe there is much beauty from 2020 that can be seen. I’ll be the first to admit...
In an unassuming way, the United States has been taking steps to show the world that Jewish life in Judea and Samaria is normal and right. There is a report this week that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will not only visit the Golan Heights on his...
In the midst of American political craziness, planting trees in Israel should give us hope. Israeli citizens are nearly as much interested in the outcome of the 2020 presidential elections as Americans. For years, Israel’s policies have been greatly...
This week’s article will be a bit different as we deviate from our normal topics to discuss the U.S. elections taking place next Tuesday. If you have not seen our latest show on the Joshua and Caleb Report entitled, “How Would Joe Biden Treat Israel...