In this edition of A Glorious Future, Senator Ted Cruz calls out airlines for boycotting flights to Israel, demanding action amid rising antisemitism. Could a breakthrough in hostage negotiations lead to a Christmas-Hanukkah miracle on December 25th. Plus, discover how you can spread Shalom this season with CW4I's Shalom T-shirt and other impactful gifts that support Israel.
Katz: ‘We are the closest to a hostage deal since the last one’
As of Dec. 16, 100 Israeli hostages remain in Gaza, with 36 having been declared dead. An Israeli official, previously skeptical about negotiations, confirmed this week that progress has been made in talks.
Could it be a Christmas - Hanukkah miracle on December 25th?
Cruz accuses US State Department of influencing flight suspensions to Israel
The Republican senator said “there have been allegations about antisemitic discrimination by airlines and that calls by unions not to fly to Israel were motivated solely by pro-Hamas activists.”
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Do You Know What "Arrow of Bashan" Means?
What does Arrow of Bashan mean, and why did Israel name its largest air campaign since 1973 after this biblical reference? Dive into the significance behind the name and discover how it ties Israel’s modern military efforts to its ancient legacy of strength, victory, and divine protection.
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Spread Shalom This Christmas
This Christmas, give gifts that carry the light of faith and the power of purpose. Explore the Christian Women for Israel store for meaningful items that inspire and uplift—from the Shalom T-shirt to the Artza Box filled with treasures from the Holy Land.
Every purchase supports our mission to stand with Israel and help those in need. Make your gift-giving count this season with something truly extraordinary.
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The Story of Hostage Negotiations and a Fallen Hero
Imagine the unbearable pain of not knowing where your loved one is—or if they are even alive. That’s the reality for the families of more than 100 hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza. Yet, amidst this anguish, there is a glimmer of hope. Negotiations have resumed.
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Chief rabbis urge Israelis to pray for rain
“We are in the midst of the month of Kislev and have not yet received the rains of blessing,” the Chief rabbis wrote. “The people in the fields and crops of the land are desperate for water and, unfortunately, there is none.”
“We call on the public in every location to pray and beg Him who blesses the years to have mercy on His people and His land and answer us and rain down upon us dew and rain for blessing,” added Ber and Yosef.
In The Know: Today’s Israel News
- A Silent Night for Israeli Hostages: ‘This Moment Must Not Be Wasted’
- Discrimination Against Jewish Americans in the Workplace
- When Our Yearning for Food Became Unbearable, We Sang
- Freed hostage Aviva Siegel shares horrors of Hamas captivity | World
Matching Gift: Food Boxes for Bethlehem This Christmas
In Bethlehem, Christians, like Pastor Khoury, help their communities cling to their faith despite daily persecution and hardships. This Christmas, your generosity can go even further. A donor will match every gift, so your $50 donation will provide food baskets for two struggling families instead of one. “These baskets remind us that God provides through His people. We may live in hardship, but our hope is in the Lord.” Will you help bring hope to Bethlehem this Christmas?
For such a time as this, will you stand in the gap for Bethlehem Christians?
A Glorious Future Awaits
Harry Truman once said, “I had faith in Israel before it was established; I have faith in it now. I believe it has a glorious future before it—not just another sovereign nation, but as an embodiment of the great ideals of our civilization.” We stand firm in our belief that Israel’s future is bright under God’s divine protection.
Stay connected and informed. A Glorious Future is a curated newsletter bringing you important updates from and about Israel, presented by Christian Women For Israel.
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