Israel faced a difficult dilemma on November 22, 2023 - reach an impossible deal with Hamas to save the hostages, or follow an "unconditional surrender" to protect its people. Learn more about the decision and the thoughts of the Israeli people.

As Israel must make an impossible decision – Who Shall Be At Rest And Who Shall Be Tormented – and with trust between the two sides lacking, we look at the two sides of this dilemma and how to make the best of a situation with no good outcomes.

Follow one person's journey as he describes the changes experienced in Israel before and after October 7, 2023, when 239 hostages were taken.

Listen to his account of the terror and resolve of Israel and the Jewish people, and their one moral imperative: returning the hostages NOW!

The Second Round of Hostage Returns

Be Careful Hamas! Games Based On Lives Will Backfire On You

As the countdown to the hostage exchange deadline arrived, Hamas refused to release the hostages and pushed the Israeli Government to the brink. Learn more about the situation and the controversial accusations surrounding releasing prisoners with "blood on their hands."

The Moral Corruption of a Rape Crises Center & #metoo

Head of Canadian Campus Sexual Assault Center Signs Letter Denying Oct. 7 Rape Cases Outrage as the director of the University of Alberta sexual assault center, Samantha Pearson signs an open letter denying that Hamas-led terrorists raped women in Israel on October 7th.

There is a muted joy coupled with deep sadness. A feeling of achievement along with abject failure. Eyes bear witness, while the heart warns against the coming gloom. Most of all hope is fought with fear and despair.

After a tumultuous four nights of negotiations, thirteen Israeli women and children were released from captivity. The cost of their release was three terrorists for every hostage, though some family members were left behind. This is the story of their release, of hope and fear, and of the psychological toll taken on all involved.

Why some in Israel are against the deal with Hamas, and understand why the hostage return from Hamas has been delayed. Learn why Hamas is so proficient at manipulating the psychological and emotional reactions of the Israeli people and why a ceasefire does not apply to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Find out why it is not surprising that the hostage return has been delayed.

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