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Mar 25, 2023, 10:03 PM

Confusion Over Temple Mount Visiting During Ramadan

The Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount

Visiting the Temple Mount or Haram aSharif is a significant experience for many people from all around the world. The Temple Mount is located in Jerusalem, and it is one of the most notable landmarks of the city. The...

Mar 12, 2023, 11:34 AM

Five Israeli TV Sitcoms and Drama Worth Watching

Israel Culture Though Popular TV Sitcoms and Drama. Israel is a country rich in history and culture, and what better way to immerse yourself in that culture than through local TV shows? Israeli cinema has gained international recognition for...

Feb 4, 2020, 3:44 PM

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A strategic attack deep in the heart of Samaria

At-risk, uncontrolled teen boys carrying out attacks in Judea and Samaria are handing the extreme left victory on a silver platter

Aug 24, 2019, 9:06 PM

Why Netanyahu Must Annex the West Bank

PM Netanyahu at event marking 40 years to the Shomron Regional Council. (Nissim Lev/Shomron Regional Council)

As Israel approaches general elections for the second time this year, many speculations debate the meaning of statements by Prime Minister Netanyahu in favor of annexing Jewish towns in Shomorn and Judea aka West Bank. As a person who...

Mar 9, 2019, 12:01 AM

Suicide is Not Cool

I wonder of any academic research has examined the volume of philosophical and theological thought could be triggered by the theme song of a TV sitcom? When I was a little boy in America I used to love to watch...

Dec 9, 2018, 12:27 PM

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Cleaning trash for peace in Israel’s heartland

David Ha'ivri with Inon Dan Kehati and Ziad Sabateen at Husan. (Laura Ben-David)

In a unique initiative, Jewish settlers and Palestinians work together to tend the land they love

Apr 30, 2018, 11:51 PM

African Support in Shomron

Last week, I had the pleasure and honor of hosting visiting VIPs from three different continents on Educational tours in the Shomron. One of those special visits was with Bishop Scott Mwanza and his wife Lilian from Zambia in...

Sep 20, 2017, 1:27 PM

In Defense of the ‘Jordan Is Palestine’ Proposal

For many years I had been very skeptical of the Jordan is Palestine idea or number of reasons. Of course we cannot simply dismiss the Zeev Jabotinsky ideology which called for two banks of the Jordan river this one...

Jan 15, 2014, 7:32 AM

Zionism with dignity: Keep your pants on

A few weeks ago, I wrote a response to a provocative pro-Israel OpEd that was published on an anti-Zionist website. After consulting with some wise friends, I decided to place my response on hold and not publish it because...

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David Ha'ivri is a professional tour guide based in Jerusalem, Israel. He has been guiding visitors to Israel for over 20 years, providing unique and informative tours of the country's beautiful nature trails, its historical and religious sites. David is known for his passionate and engaging tours, which provide visitors with a deeper understanding of Israel's rich history and complex political landscape.

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