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FOI-NZ BLOG


SO MUCH TO MOURN!
As Israel and the Jewish diaspora remembered Tish’a B’Av just a week or so ago on 2nd & 3rd August, it came as another tide of condemnation from the nations washed over the west as a result of a concerted litany of lies provided by Hamas and broadcast by the liberal western media.

Simon Lawry
Aug 159 min read


A CALL FOR COURAGE
As antisemitism rages around us, can we continue to watch on passively or at worst with indifference? As we watch history repeating itself we can also see relationships beginning to fragment with support for the Jews many don’t see as important. But as history recounts, antisemitism never ends with the Jews, and requires a deeper conviction and courage to stand against this form of hate. Will you stand up?

Simon Lawry
Jul 197 min read


ISRAEL ATTACKS IRAN
Just when you thought you had witnessed some of the most brazen and innovative attacks in military history as was seen with the pager attack on Iranian proxy Hezbollah, Israel has struck again, this time deep inside Iran.

Simon Lawry
Jun 164 min read


"AM ISRAEL CHAI"
"Am Israel Chai," meaning "The People of Israel Live," is a Hebrew phrase that embodies the Jewish people's historical resilience and continued existence. It represents their enduring identity, survival, and deep connection to the State of Israel.

Simon Lawry
May 164 min read


UNPREDICTABLE TIMES AT REDEMPTION SEASON.
With Passover and Easter converging once again, we might say it is the “Redemption Season”. Easter brings into focus the personal redemptive

Simon Lawry
Apr 109 min read


The Masked Lessons of Purim
What’s unique about the Book of Esther is that it’s the only book in the Bible that doesn’t contain the name of God.

Bruce Scott
Mar 143 min read


ISRAEL RELIEF SOLIDARITY TRIP
In October I travelled to Israel to join an FOI Israel Relief Solidarity Mission visiting various organisations and partners FOI support

Simon Lawry
Dec 2, 20247 min read


HAD IT NOT BEEN THE LORD!
A lot happens in the space of a week in Israel. The past week was no exception, and had it not been for the Lord things could have been very

The Friends of Israel NZ
Oct 4, 20247 min read


War with Hezbollah
The war with Hezbollah may now be sealed as a cunning and stunning strike in the past 48 hours maims thousands.

The Friends of Israel NZ
Sep 20, 20242 min read


ISRAEL IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Why is the world so divided about Israel? Why are so many Christians reticent to engage on the subject?

The Friends of Israel NZ
Oct 27, 20231 min read

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