Features
From the Editor Jan/Feb 2026
It took more than two years; but, finally, Israel has won the war in Gaza. The Jewish state decisively trounced Hamas, which ravaged southern Israel...
‘I Will Never See Her Again!’
My wife’s cousin Peggy was a cherished member of our family and a dear friend. As Peggy approached her senior years...
Amos: The Man and the Message
The best of times had finally descended on Israel and Judah—and not a moment too soon. Ever since the Jewish kingdom’s...
Punishing the Punishers (Amos 1:2—2:3)
Today’s world is quick to hate Israel. Anti-Israel forces continuously make false accusations against the Jewish nation...
The Point of No Return
On the bank of the American side of the Niagara River, in the state of New York, an ominous sign stands guard. Large letters proclaim, “Danger....
Raise Up, Rebuild, Restore (Amos 9:11-15)
One of the clearest, most precious promises in the Old Testament appears in the book of Amos...
More In This Issue
Inside View Jan/Feb 2026
For many years, “Inside View” has been a place for Friends of Israel (FOI) President Jim Showers to share his heart and vision with you...
Even Hitler Knew When the War Was Lost
Before taking his own life on April 30, 1945, Adolf Hitler appointed...
Iran Opens New Front Against Israel
The Israeli security agency Shin Bet recently foiled an attempt by Iran to smuggle large amounts of advanced weapons to...
The Friends of Israel in Action Jan/Feb 2026
Life in Alaska teaches you always to expect the unexpected. For Friends of Israel (FOI) representatives Luke and Sarah Stewart...
The Crime of Singing in Hebrew
A chilling video circulating online shows a young woman being pinned against the floor of an airport as Spanish police...
The 5 Visions of Amos (Amos 7:1—9:10)
Amos provided a picture of divine judgment to induce national repentance. Chapters 7 through 9:10 in the book of Amos...
What Does It Mean to ‘Work Out Your Own Salvation’?
In his letter to the Philippians, the apostle Paul wrote, “Therefore, my beloved...
The Church Is Not Israel
The Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 was a watershed event for God’s fledgling church. Thousands had come to faith in Christ...
The Tolerance of Idolatry (Part 1)
The current culture seems to do all it can to replace God with things that are not God. The trend toward artificial intelligence...
Christ’s Preeminence
If you were to ask a group of Christians which passage in the Bible best describes Jesus Christ, you would receive many different answers...
A Quiet Life Speaks Volumes
“Mom, what’s a YouTuber?” The question came from my 9-year-old son as I was busy making dinner one night...
Jewish World Update Jan/Feb 2026
October 13, 2025, was a day of great celebration. Twenty Israelis who had spent two years as hostages...
Apples of Gold Jan/Feb 2026
I will never forget my first days serving with The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry. Those days were 50 years ago, but they still feel like yesterday...
Daily News from Israel
Israel at War: Week 135
Here are some of the highlights of an active week in Israel: From London, “Facing 'Epidemic of Hate,' UK Jews Hold...
News Digest — 5/11/26
The IDF’s Spokesperson’s Unit declared for publication on Monday morning (11th) that Command Sergeant Major (res.) Alexander Glovanyov, aged 47...
News Digest — 5/8/26
Hamas terrorists have been utilizing Turkish territory in recent months for training in small arms use and drone operation...
News Digest — 5/7/26
Azzam al-Hayya, the son of senior Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya, was killed in an Israeli strike in eastern Gaza, according to reports...
News Digest — 5/6/26
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday evening he was pausing the American effort to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz...
Is Britain Becoming Unsafe for Jewish People? Terror Level Raised!
Britain has raised its national terrorism threat level to “severe” after an antisemitic stabbing...
1000 US Pastors Travel to Israel to Train as ‘Ambassadors’
That evangelical Christians support Israel is a gratefully acknowledged fact by Jewish people and Israelis alike...
News Digest — 5/5/26
The Iranians, like a wounded animal, launched missile and drone attacks Monday evening (4th) on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and...
