At Ben Gurion Airport, Unit 747 is made up of intelligence and detective officers that work undercover to identify and intercept the smuggling of drugs, weapons, protected wildlife, and other items restricted from entry into Israel. The unit works closely with customs officials, airport authority, and police units. Suspected criminals…

To mark the birthday of Eliezer Ben Yehuda (1858–1922), who orchestrated the revival of modern Hebrew from an ancient language, Israel celebrates Hebrew Language Day. This year, the word “habaita” won the vote for “Word of the Year”. The word means “homecoming” or “homeward,” and it symbolizes the final return…

Israel has raised serious concerns about the recently formed Gaza Board of Peace (BoP) because Qatar and Turkey have been welcomed to participate. They are not known friends of Israel, and their involvement contradicts Israeli security policy. Israel claims it was not notified or given input in the decisions of…

During recent storms, one of our workers in Jerusalem lost power in his home. Efforts did not see the return of electricity, so he called an electrician. Three ultra-orthodox young men came to fix the power, and while in the home they saw books about the New Testament, books about…