What actually happened? And why did so many people immediately jump to conclusions?

As reactions spread across social media, many began asking deeper questions about Israel, Christianity, and whether tensions between the two are growing. But is the narrative we’re seeing online telling the full story?

We unpack:

📸 The viral IDF photo and what actually took place on the ground

🧠 How misinformation and missing context shape public perception

⛪ The complex reality of Christian identity and worship in Israel today

⚠️ Why quick reactions online can often miss critical details

🙏 How Christians should respond with wisdom, patience, and discernment

IDF confirms photo of soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon is genuine: https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-image-of-soldier-destroying-jesus-statue-in-lebanon-is-real-vows-action/

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With headlines moving fast and narratives changing by the hour, it can be difficult to understand what’s actually happening and what it all means.

So what’s really going on, and did diplomacy just fail?

We unpack:

🌍 What led to the collapse of recent Iran talks and why it matters

🇱🇧 Why Lebanon is suddenly becoming a key part of the conversation

⚠️ How shifting alliances and regional pressure are shaping what comes next

🧠 Why so much feels unresolved despite major developments

📣 The danger of reacting too quickly to breaking news and incomplete information

🙏 How Christians can respond with wisdom, patience, and prayer in uncertain moments

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Josiah McGee and Olivia Layne break down the confusion surrounding the ceasefire, the competing narratives coming from both sides, and what this moment could mean for the future of the conflict.

We unpack:

📄 What we actually know about the ceasefire and what remains unclear

🤝 Why the U.S. and Iran appear to be saying very different things

⏳ What the next two weeks of negotiations could determine

⚠️ The risks of this moment collapsing back into escalation

🌍 What this means for the region and global stability

🙏 How Christians can respond with wisdom and discernment in uncertain times

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As Christians around the world prepare to celebrate Easter, the reality in Jerusalem looks very different. With new restrictions in place across the Old City, many of the traditional gatherings and celebrations that define Holy Week are being limited or changed.

So what’s really going on and is worship being stopped?

We unpack:

⛪ What Holy Week is typically like in Jerusalem and why it draws believers from around the world

⚠️ Why restrictions have been put in place across the Old City, including key holy sites

🧠 The incident at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and what actually happened

📣 Why social media reactions may be missing key context

⚖️ The balance between faith, safety, and public responsibility

🙏 How Christians should respond with wisdom, humility, and prayer

Holy Fire Ceremony in Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjPVOJ7Wf1M

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As the war enters a new phase, global attention is shifting to one of the most strategic waterways in the world: the Strait of Hormuz. Why does it matter so much and what happens if it closes?

We unpack:

🌍 What the latest missile strikes in Israel reveal about Iran’s capabilities

🚢 Why the Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important choke points in the global economy

⛽ How this conflict could impact oil prices, food supply, and everyday life worldwide

⚔️ What the U.S. strategy might be — negotiation, escalation, or something in between

🔮 Two possible scenarios for how this war could unfold in the coming weeks

🙏 How Christians should respond to war, uncertainty, and rising global tension

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As the conflict enters a new phase, targeting not just military infrastructure but key figures within Iran’s regime, the conversation turns to a sobering reality. This war may not stay overseas.

Following a recent attack on a synagogue in Michigan, Josiah and Olivia explore the growing threat of extremism, the role of rhetoric in fueling violence, and what it could mean if tensions continue to escalate inside the U.S.

In this episode, we unpack

🇺🇸 What the Michigan synagogue attack reveals about rising threats at home

⚠️ Whether Iran or its proxies could target the U.S. directly

🧠 How rhetoric and radicalization can contribute to real world violence

🌍 The latest updates from the war and what is changing on the ground

🤝 How Christians should respond to evil, conflict, and rising fear

🙏 Why prayer, awareness, and standing with the Jewish community matters right now

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Why is the United States involved in this conflict? What are the real reasons behind the war? And did Israel actually drag America into it?

In this solo episode, Josiah breaks down the moral, practical, and strategic reasons behind the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran, helping listeners understand the bigger picture beyond the daily headlines.

Drawing on recent developments in the conflict, he explores the deeper context behind America’s decision to confront Iran, including the regime’s history of terrorism, its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, and the broader global strategy shaping U.S. foreign policy.

As the war continues to unfold across the Middle East, understanding the motivations behind it is critical for anyone trying to make sense of this historic moment.

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We unpack:

✈️ What it was like being stuck at Ben Gurion Airport when the war began

🚨 Experiencing missile sirens and bomb shelters in Tel Aviv during the first days of the conflict

⛵ How Olivia escaped Israel by sailboat to Cyprus after airspace closed

🌍 The long journey home — Cyprus, Turkey, and finally Texas

🇮🇱 What Olivia witnessed about Israeli resilience and unity during wartime

🗺️ A brief update on the latest developments in the war between Israel, the United States, and Iran

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Joining the conversation is Bridget Toomey, a research analyst from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) who specializes in Iranian proxy groups, including Iraqi militias and the Houthis. Together, they unpack how these groups operate, why they have been central to Iran’s regional strategy for decades, and what role they may play in the current war.

The discussion explores the major players in Iran’s proxy network — including Hezbollah, the Houthis, Iraqi militias, and Palestinian groups — and explains how these organizations have allowed Iran to project power across the Middle East. They also examine why Iran’s proxy strategy has posed a long-term threat to U.S. forces, regional stability, and global trade routes.

As the war unfolds, understanding these groups is essential to understanding the broader conflict and what may come next.

🎧 If you missed our previous emergency episode explaining how the war began, be sure to listen for important context.

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In this emergency episode of Passages Pulse, Josiah provides immediate context on what led to this moment, what happened over the weekend, and what it means for Israel, Iran, and the broader Middle East. With the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader and coordinated U.S.–Israel strikes underway, this is a historic and rapidly unfolding situation.

We break down what we know, what we don’t know, and how Christians can be praying in the days ahead.

Stay tuned for additional updates and special guests as this conflict develops.

Throughout the episode, Josiah and Olivia examine Tucker’s confrontation with Ambassador Huckabee, the repeated claim that America’s relationship with Israel is “toxic,” and the broader implications of that framing. They also discuss the airport “detention” narrative, the resurfaced Epstein allegation and subsequent retraction, and the ongoing debate over Christian Zionism. Along the way, they address claims about Israel’s treatment of Christians and ask whether this exchange functioned as journalism — or as something closer to performance.

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With all Israeli hostages finally home, the war clock has stopped—but the questions are just beginning. What comes next for Gaza? Can Hamas be forced to disarm? And why does the region still feel on edge despite Israel’s enemies being significantly weakened?

The conversation then turns to Iran, where protests have been brutally crushed, internet blackouts have obscured the truth, and the regime has escalated with missile tests, drone harassment of U.S. naval forces, and rising tensions with Washington. As negotiations loom, Sebastian and Josiah unpack what’s really happening inside Iran, how the U.S. is responding, and what’s at stake if red lines are crossed.

This episode explores:

-The significance of the last hostage returning home

-Gaza’s “day after” and the challenges ahead

-Israel’s weakened enemies—and why peace still feels distant

-Iran’s crackdown on protesters and global implications

-U.S.–Iran tensions, missile tests, and naval encounters

-What the next phase of the Middle East conflict could look like

Whether you’ve been following every headline or feel like you’ve missed a lot, this episode brings the full picture into focus.

📌 Drop your questions in the comments—what should we cover next?

🎧 Check out our other podcast, Discover Your Roots: https://discover-your-roots.captivate.fm/

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From fake social media accounts posing as voices inside war zones, to foreign-funded university programs and PR firms shaping public opinion, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the difference between organic outrage and manufactured narratives.

The discussion explores:

-How bot farms and AI-generated content amplify propaganda

-Why certain stories dominate the media while others disappear

-The role of foreign lobbying, universities, and PR firms in shaping American discourse

-How anti-Israel and antisemitic narratives are being fueled from abroad

-Why Christians should care about truth, discernment, and narrative warfare

This episode challenges listeners—especially Christians—to step back, follow the money, and ask harder questions about who is influencing America and why.

🎧 Listen. Discern. Stay rooted in truth.

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This episode dives deeper into the moral, geopolitical, and theological arguments surrounding Israel, while also addressing viral claims, misinformation, and how Christians can think clearly and compassionately about an incredibly complex conflict.

In this episode, we cover:

-Why it matters for Gen Z — and Christians — to support Israel

-The moral vs. geopolitical case for U.S. support of Israel

-Does Israel “drag” the United States into war?

-How to think logically and compassionately about genocide claims

-What war really looks like in the modern Middle East

-Empathy, suffering, and truth in the fog of war

-Does “those who bless Israel will be blessed” apply today?

-Is the Israel of the Bible the same as the Israel of today?

-How to spot credible sources in an age of social media and AI misinformation

Recommended books, podcasts, and resources for learning about Israel:

Honest Reporting: https://honestreporting.com/

Local Sources of Israel News: Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post, etc..

Israel by Daniel Gordis: https://www.amazon.com/Israel-Concise-History-Nation-Reborn/dp/0062368745

Israel Unpacked Podcast

Olivia’s Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HL9B5NWf9t1MDF6OE5PXODmLD9YdlEiWZiFUtfxsxFs/edit?usp=sharing

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What’s really happening inside Iran right now? Are these protests different from past uprisings — and could this moment finally lead to regime change?

Drawing on both deep policy expertise and lived experience growing up in Tehran, Janatan offers rare insight into the ideology of Iran’s Islamic Republic, the brutality of its response to dissent, and why Iranians are increasingly risking everything to take to the streets.

We unpack:

🔥 What triggered the current wave of protests — and why they’re not just “economic”

📵 How the regime’s internet blackout is obscuring the true scale of violence

⚖️ The Islamic Republic’s ideology, from the 1979 revolution to today’s human rights abuses

🧕 Why women, minorities, and young people are at the forefront of resistance

🩸 What we know (and don’t) about casualties, executions, and the regime’s crackdown

🌍 The role of international pressure — and why Iranians are calling for outside support

🔮 What could come next if the regime collapses: military rule, monarchy, or reform?

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This is Part 1 of a two-part series recorded on location in Israel.

In this episode, we cover:

-Was Israel created because of the Holocaust?

-Did Europeans “gift” the land to the Jews?

-Are Israelis (and Jews) all white and European?

-What is a “Palestinian”? Race, religion, ethnicity, or identity?

-Is Israel an apartheid state?

Mentioned / Related Resources

https://youtu.be/y3H3scdcJvg

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How did a holiday gathering turn into one of the deadliest terror attacks in Australia’s modern history?

And what does this tragedy reveal about the global rise of antisemitism and radicalization?

We unpack:

🕯️ What happened at the Hanukkah celebration in Sydney and why this was an ISIS-inspired terror attack

🌍 The sharp rise of antisemitic violence in Australia, the U.S., and across the Western world

🚨 What warning signs were missed — and what governments can (and must) learn from this failure

🦸 Stories of courage and heroism that saved lives amid the chaos

🙏 How Christians should respond with prayer, clarity, and courage in the face of growing hatred

As antisemitism increasingly moves from rhetoric to real-world violence, this episode wrestles with the hard questions — and calls believers to stand firmly with the Jewish people during a time of fear and uncertainty.

If you’re trying to understand how hate becomes normalized, why these attacks are spreading, and what faithfulness looks like in dark moments, this conversation brings clarity grounded in Christian conviction.

What we know about the father and son suspects in the Bondi Beach attack: https://www.nbcnews.com/world/australia/bondi-beach-attack-suspects-father-son-rcna249258

Australian officials: Bondi terror attack inspired by ISIS, bombs found in shooters’ car: https://www.timesofisrael.com/australian-officials-bondi-terror-attack-inspired-by-isis-bombs-found-in-shooters-car/

EMERGENCY EPISODE: Deadly Attack in Sydney - with Jeremy Leibler, Nomi Kaltmann, and Nadav Eya: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4sFK9gx9A6OI4w302vatTw?si=7b7b3faa94334f4a

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What does the NSS really signal about the Middle East?

And why is Qatar working so hard to rebrand itself right now — with Tucker Carlson front and center?

We unpack:

🇺🇸 The biggest surprises in Trump’s National Security Strategy and what they could mean for Israel’s standing in U.S. policy

🌍 Why the Middle East is being reframed in America’s global priorities — and what comes next

🇶🇦 The Doha Forum as a PR power play, and the quiet influence battle happening behind the scenes

🎙️ What Tucker Carlson’s Qatar interview gets wrong (and why it matters for public opinion)

🙏 How Christians should respond when propaganda, policy, and peacemaking collide

If you’ve been trying to sort through shifting alliances and conflicting narratives, this episode connects the dots — clearly, honestly, and with a rooted Christian perspective.

U.S. discussing potential Sisi-Netanyahu summit: https://www.axios.com/2025/12/07/egypt-israel-summit-netanyahu-sisi-kushner

National Security Strategy of the United States of America: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-National-Security-Strategy.pdf

https://youtu.be/_Kwm3shCxok

https://youtu.be/7a9RZrj6Kr8

https://youtu.be/4zvkPI-YIds

Six Days of War: June 1967 and the Making of the Modern Middle East: https://www.amazon.com/Six-Days-War-Making-Modern/dp/0345461924

How Qatar Bought America: https://www.thefp.com/p/how-qatar-bought-america-9df?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_campaign=dsa&utm_adgroup=all&utm_term=&utm_matchtype=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22457634466&gbraid=0AAAAApHxamFexXKmDJrp2onjM91_VYEtg&gclid=CjwKCAiA0eTJBhBaEiwA-Pa-hQLkjsdrXwNix7X2-G9jnCAzazR-Tcev4fyMIOBwDdkCLwj92bEBzhoCGAcQAvD_BwE

How Qatar is buying American public opinion: https://www.fdd.org/in_the_news/2025/03/16/how-qatar-is-buying-american-public-opinion/

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What does that even mean?

Is it political strategy, legal chaos, or something deeper?

We unpack:

🇮🇱 How Israel’s political system works (and why it’s so different from the U.S.)

⚖️ What this pardon request actually implies for Netanyahu’s future

🏛️ The pressure on President Herzog as he decides whether to intervene

🙏 Where justice and forgiveness collide — and how Christians can think about moments like this

If you’ve been trying to make sense of the headlines, this episode connects the dots — clearly, honestly, and with a grounded Christian perspective.

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They dive into why understanding the Middle East is essential for Christians, how foreign and domestic policy are deeply interconnected, and the challenges facing Middle East studies in American universities. Moore also shares an inside look at Pepperdine University’s new Master of Middle East Policy Studies program, designed to combine practical experience with viewpoint diversity.

Apply to Pepperdine's Master of Middle East Policy Studies

https://publicpolicy.pepperdine.edu/master-middle-east-policy-studies/

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Why now? What does it mean for U.S. strategy, Israel’s security, military cooperation, and the future of the region?

Sebastian and Josiah dive into the high-stakes chessboard of Middle Eastern politics — from dealing with leaders with controversial histories to the hidden opportunities the U.S. may be positioning itself for.

They wrap with a powerful reminder of the need for prayer, wisdom, and peace as global tensions rise.

Trump told MBS he expects Saudi-Israel normalization with Gaza war over: https://www.axios.com/2025/11/13/trump-mbs-israel-normalization-call-saudi

Syria-US rapprochement sees cooperation surge: https://en.majalla.com/node/328256/politics/syria-us-rapprochement-sees-cooperation-surge

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The hosts dive deep into Mamdani’s background, his political ideology, and the reactions stirring across Jewish and Christian communities alike. From the growing influence of progressive movements to the spiritual questions behind political division, Sebastian and Josiah explore what this moment reveals about our culture — and how believers can respond with wisdom, prayer, and unshakable hope in Jesus.

Exit poll finds one-third of NYC Jews backed anti-Israel Mamdani: https://www.timesofisrael.com/exit-poll-finds-one-third-of-nyc-jews-backed-far-left-mamdani-cuomo-took-jewish-areas/

Jewish leaders begin outreach to incoming Mamdani administration, sensitively: https://jewishinsider.com/2025/11/jewish-leaders-mayor-elect-zohran-mamdani-somos-conference/

Listen to our new season of Discover Your Roots: Tracing the Map of God's Story: https://discover-your-roots.captivate.fm/episode/tracing-the-map-of-gods-story/

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Robert P. George's X Page: https://x.com/McCormickProf

John Coleman's Response: https://x.com/johnwcoleman/status/1984660885722267664

Heritage Foundation President Apologizes: https://freebeacon.com/politics/i-made-a-mistake-heritage-foundation-president-apologizes-to-staff-for-video-refusal-to-cancel-tucker-carlson-and-throws-shade-at-former-chief-of-staff/

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00:00 Introduction and Context of the Debate

02:11 Understanding Nick Fuentes and His Influence

06:13 The Heritage Foundation's Response to Cancel Culture

09:50 The Role of Israel in the Conservative Debate

15:00 The Dangers of Anti-Semitism and Extremism

20:47 Christian Responses to Anti-Semitism

34:56 Historical Parallels and Lessons Learned

Trump says ‘Israel not going to do anything with the West Bank’: https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-israel-not-going-to-do-anything-with-the-west-bank-as-us-fumes-over-annexation-vote/

Micah Goodman: End of Gaza War Heralds a Tectonic Shift in Israel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wSnz-xsXfA

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Call Me Back Podcast "Hamas Retakes Gaza"

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5O2SOIZ4FBBseCpL6wydB3?si=8312edcff2f84805

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Hadar and Itay Berdichesky, 30: Killed protecting their babies

https://www.timesofisrael.com/hadar-and-itay-berdichevsky-30-killed-protecting-their-10-month-old-twins/

Hersh Goldberg-Polin helped freed hostage Or Levy survive captivity, parents reveal

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-843685

Who Is the Bibas Family from Nir Oz?

https://www.ajc.org/news/who-is-the-bibas-family-from-kibbutz-nir-oz

Mapping the October 7 Massacre

https://oct7map.com/

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President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict

https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/1972726021196562494

Hamas Needs to Answer the Proposed Plan

https://jewishinsider.com/2025/09/netanyahu-trump-gaza-war-peace-plan-hamas-hostages/

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There Never Will Be a Palestinian State. So What’s Next? Article:

https://ideas.tikvah.org/mosaic/essays/there-won-t-be-a-palestinian-state-in-the-west-bank-it-s-time-to-reconsider-the-j

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Antisemtic, anti-Israel theories surge following Charlie Kirk’s assassination

https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-867435

Candace Owens Blames Israel

https://x.com/eyakoby/status/1968093062162419997?s=42

Charlie Kirk on Candace Owens

https://x.com/aghamilton29/status/1966546326260187647?s=42

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Will shares personal experiences and underscores the importance of addressing antisemitism in educational institutions. He also offers practical advice for advocating for Israel on college campuses, reflects on the potential for future Middle Eastern diplomacy, and provides career insights grounded in integrity and personal values.

Success of Hamas Strike

https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-officials-said-to-doubt-success-of-strike-on-hamas-leaders-in-doha/

U.S. Qatar Relationship

https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2025/07/13/reckoning-needed-between-terror-sponsoring-qatar-and-united-states/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Hamas Leader Statement on October 7

https://www.memri.org/tv/hamas-political-bureau-member-hayya-october-7-miraculous-achievement-salute-martyrs-liberate-palestine

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Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research Poll

https://pcpsr.org/en/node/997

40% of Muslims Deny October 7 Atrocities

https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkmuayfj1e

80% of Americans Support Israel in its War Against Hamas

https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/americas/1706130940-80-of-americans-support-israel-in-its-war-against-hamas-new-poll-shows

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Strike on South Gaza Hospital Said to Kill 20:

https://www.timesofisrael.com/strike-on-south-gaza-hospital-said-to-kill-20-including-rescuers-and-journalists/

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Check out the following links for more resources discussed in today’s episode:

https://youtu.be/ZyrkDHW1vx4

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Check out the following links for more resources discussed in today’s episode:

https://centerforisrael.com/video/what-happened-in-acts-15/

https://networkcontagion.us/wp-content/uploads/Thy-Name-in-Vain_2.pdf

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Check out the following links for more resources discussed in today’s episode:

Operation Gideon’s Chariots

https://www.timesofisrael.com/operation-gideons-chariots-comes-to-a-close-with-promised-goals-unfulfilled/

UK to Recognize Palestine

https://apnews.com/article/starmer-recognize-palestinian-state-israel-peace-a08e929a9459e9160992f84dc73b6638

Gaza War Plan

https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-holding-talks-on-gaza-war-plans-as-loyalists-launch-attacks-on-idf-chief/

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Israel Explained: How Do You Spot Antisemitism?  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HevlLmpg5RM 

Malnutrition in the Gaza Strip 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/its-better-to-die-from-a-bomb-gazans-testimony-data-depict-desperate-hunger-in-strip/ 

Call Me Back: From Famine to Statehood with Nadav Eyal and Amit Segal 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dq1NAvwryqPjP2iiDdKpF?si=d605bc9fdba8459c&nd=1&dlsi=82f62936e2ad45a1 

Times of Israel Editorial: Israel Assumes Suffering in the Gaza Strip 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-israel-made-itself-responsible-for-gaza-and-for-all-the-death-and-destruction-there/ 

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Syrian Druze Ceasefire

https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-reportedly-delivers-medical-aid-to-syrias-sweida-as-calm-appears-to-return/

Episode 29: After the Druze massacre, can Israel make peace with Joulani? A conversation with Druze activist Rania Fadel Dean - Ask Haviv Anything | Podcast on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YYRafZRlPnyChyib4QHeK?si=d43ecc6ca37d4c69

Analysis by MEMRI VP: Druze Revolts, Then And Now | MEMRI

https://www.memri.org/reports/druze-revolts-then-and-now?fbclid=IwY2xjawLsjkdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHgelUSYs_sQImcvTe79Sg6h6d_GHezaZ74mCPqhSqF3IQzL4o_SrFKfTTvLs_aem_wmX9e9FZh5AeUIOHQTRkcg

Is the real story in Syria actually Turkey? Call Me Back - with Dan Senor

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6iYA3g7QC0r3ZOlJGYB1h0?si=58a1907d90dc4959

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To learn more about Olivia and her work in combating antisemitism, visit her on Instagram @livalyne_ or check out her Link Tree for more resources: http://bit.ly/44QhJkZ

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Justice Department brings criminal charges in Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Donald Trump

https://apnews.com/article/iran-fbi-justice-department-iran-83cff84a7d65901a058ad6f41a564bdb

What Does Persecution Look Like in Iran?

https://opendoors.org/en-US/persecution/countries/iran/

What Does Persecution Look Like in Qatar?

https://opendoors.org/en-US/persecution/countries/qatar/

Could a Former Al-Qaeda Group Bring Peace to Syria?

https://youtu.be/dWY1YHl6XDQ

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Medical Conditions of Living Hostages

https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-said-to-receive-report-on-medical-conditions-of-all-living-hostages/

15 hostages break silence on sexual violence on Oct. 7

https://www.jns.org/15-hostages-break-silence-on-sexual-violence-on-oct-7/

Senior Hamas commander says group’s control over Gaza has ‘completely collapsed’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-hamas-official-says-groups-control-over-gaza-has-completely-collapsed/

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Israel in ‘Advanced Talks’ to End Syria Hostilities

https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-in-advanced-talks-for-deal-to-end-hostilities-with-syria-says-senior-official/

Israel Explained: Israel's Neighborhood

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wbkg4FegqeQ&list=PL6-gBDuX0ti0dutHbSSpEtyu27otkLOY-&index=18&pp=iAQB0gcJCcMJAYcqIYzv

HTS Terrorism Backgrounder

https://www.csis.org/programs/former-programs/warfare-irregular-threats-and-terrorism-program-archives/terrorism-backgrounders/hayat-tahrir

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi7sA6mfdh0

Will Tehran Restore the Nuclear Program?

https://www.timesofisrael.com/tehran-will-restore-its-nuclear-program-iranian-atomic-chief-vows/

Post-Attack Assessment of the First 12 Days of Israeli Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities | ISIS Reports | Institute For Science And International Security

https://isis-online.org/isis-reports/post-attack-assessment-of-the-first-12-days-of-israeli-strikes-on-iranian-nuclear-facilities

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Israel Explained: Iran’s Role in the Middle East

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV_inI_GXN4

A Brief History of Iranian Nuclear Deception

https://vandenbergcoalition.org/a-brief-history-of-iranian-nuclear-deception/

Call Me Back podcast, with Dan Senor

https://open.spotify.com/show/3btft3E1KPwj0yCOcOvqhR?si=cfdd278fd0854bb5

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Rod Dreher on the Radical Right

https://www.thefp.com/p/rod-dreher-the-woke-right-is-coming?utm_campaign=email-post&r=5kmcpc&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

The Anti-Semites in the Conservative Manosphere – Commentary Magazine

https://www.commentary.org/articles/seth-mandel/anti-semites-right-wing-manosphere/?utm_medium=email...

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Topics Covered:

• Details of the Boulder Attack
• Community Response and Reflection
• Understanding the Motive
• Call to Prayer and Action

-The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

- The murder of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim outside the Jewish Musuem in Washington, D.C.

Check out the following links for more resources on the topics discussed today:

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-gaza-aid-body-starts-operating-pans-hamas-threats-toward-those-cooperating-with-it/

D.C. Shooting

https://www.timesofisrael.com/fatal-dc-shooting-is-grim-validation-for-those-who-warned-of-free-palestine-violence/

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/faith-freedom-self-reliance/3424496/antisemitism-wake-up-call-young-christians/

https://time.com/7287941/rise-of-antisemitism-political-violence-in-united-states/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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- Humanitarian aid in Gaza

-The future of the Gaza war

-The death of Muhammad Sinwar

Check out the following links for more resources on the topics discussed today:

- Muhammad Sinwar's Body Found: https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-leader-muhammad-sinwars-body-said-found-in-gaza-tunnel-hit-by-idf-last-week/

- Gaza Famine Myth: https://www.thefp.com/p/the-gaza-famine-myth?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=organic-social

- Palestinian Survey - Spring 2025: https://www.pcpsr.org/

- How should Christians respond when people who do evil die: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7UdyneO8C6/

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Check out the following links for more resources on the topics discussed today:

- https://www.timesofisrael.com/third-party-mediator-helped-secure-release-of-american-israeli-hostage-sources-tell-toi/

- https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/04/08/how-americans-view-israel-and-the-israel-hamas-war-at-the-start-of-trumps-second-term/

- https://jewishinsider.com/2025/05/israel-u-s-trump-netanyahu-hamas-houthis-middle-east-deals/

Discover Your Roots Podcast: https://discover-your-roots.captivate.fm/

Israel Explained: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6-gBDuX0ti0dutHbSSpEtyu27otkLOY-

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