Sunday evening marks the start of Hanukkah – a time of year when the Jewish people light the hanukkiah, remember the story of the Maccabees, and eat all things fried. President Trump, however, hit on the heart of Hanukkah in his speech at the...
Author - Luke Hilton
Luke is based out of Israel, serves as Director of Marketing for HaYovel and is an author and show host for The Israel Guys.
There are four places in Israel where the Bible records the Jewish people purchasing land. The ownership of many locations in Israel is often disputed by the Palestinians and much of the world, but the following four places unquestionably belong to...
On Monday, November 18th, 2019, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the United States no longer views Israel’s settlements as illegal. In this shocking and historic announcement, Pompeo went on to say that “after carefully studying all...
Nearly 400 rockets were fired into Israel from Gaza this week. The Samaria Regional Council prepared to receive residents of Israel’s south if they needed to evacuate.Ben Gurion Airport diverted some planes to fly over Samaria to ensure their...
Israel appears to slowly be inching toward elections for the third time in one year as no one in politics is willing to compromise to form a government. Here is an overview of the current status since the second round of elections: Prime Minister...
Just before the last elections, Netanyahu made an earth shattering announcement, dramatically unveiling his promise to annex the Jordan Valley if elected. On the one hand, the statement was clearly a political move to garner votes in what turned out...
The Trump administration, in a move long overdue, is coordinating with Israel to tighten oversight and demand more transparency from the United Nations Works and Relief Agency. Known as UNRWA, this body of the United Nations was created to help the...
Israeli elections finish in near stalemate with a slight advantage for Blue and White Naftali Bennet publishes alleged map for the deal of the century that gives away 90% of Judea and Samaria With near final results (99.8%) from Tuesday’s elections...
By Luke Hilton (3 minute read) Prime Minister Netanyahu promises sovereignty for the Jordan Valley immediately, and eventually all of Judea and Samaria.Will Likud win the elections on September 17th, and be able to form a government? Just one week...
If you are reading this, I am guessing that you love Israel. And there is a good chance that you have even been to Israel at least once. Maybe you’ve been more times than you can count on one hand. If you went on a 10-day or 2-week tour, you...
On March 15th, a 28-year-old Australian man opened fire inside a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, not stopping before 50 people were dead. An attack of such horrific proportions is hard to fathom, and decidedly qualifies as an act of terrorism...
When I was 16 years old, I climbed onto an airplane for a twelve hour flight to Israel. Even just before boarding the plane, I really had no idea what I was getting into. During the flight, my mom handed me an “Israel 101” type magazine. I can’t...
Should Christians support the right of the Jews to live in and settle Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, sometimes incorrectly known as “The West Bank”? Among the Christians that are familiar with what should more correctly be titled “Israel’s Biblical...
Most Christians are familiar with the blessing of Abraham. Genesis 12:3 has become an iconic verse for many pro-Israel Christians, Zionists, Messianics, and Hebrew Roots followers. It’s been so well used, that it’s even reached the point of abuse in...
I would like to ask a question: if the 1.5 million worldwide Christian tourists who come to Israel every year cared deeply enough to visit Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria (the place that much of the world calls the “West Bank” and wants to turn into a...