Terror Fires in Samaria...AFSI Joined a Winning Battle!

Monday - July 30, 2018

Read About the Fires...That AFSI Helped Halt

On AFSI’s April mission trip we visited the wheat fields of Yitzhar with Ayelet and Akiva HaCohen whose drive and determination have created a very successful flour mill. Neighboring Arabs are constantly planning to burn down the fields. AFSI agreed to help with building a fire wall. Helen Freedman recently corresponded with Ayelet and Akiva to see if they were safe from the fires.

"Today we had another fire that the Arabs torched, this time closer to our house, but we weren't worried because we knew the fire wall path that we paved with your contribution would stop it and that is exactly what happened!

Below are a few pictures of the fire stopping as it approaches the path and the security car on the path making sure it doesn't pass it."

Ayelet and Akiva HaCohen

Read about the squad of US firefighters who are volunteering (and not all are Jewish) to protect Israel's south from the Hamas kite terror attacks HERE . Thank you!

Don't Capitulate!

Israel’s High Court of Justice will discuss the evacuation of the illegal Bedouin outpost of Khan el-Ahmar this coming Wednesday following an additional petition filed by the Palestinian Authority (PA).

Likud activists are calling on party members and MK’s, to exert their influence to prevent Israel from capitulating on the evacuation of Khan el-Ahmar.

Story HERE .

Watch: Israeli officials and US dignitaries address national and international issues

What We're Watching

Israeli officials and US dignitaries participated in an Arutz Sheva conference to address national and international issues, in an event organized by AFSI friend and colleague, Dr. Joseph Frager. Security tensions in north and south, the Nationality Law, and Jerusalem were discussed.

Full report HERE .

Recognize Golan Heights Sovereignty

EMET has launched a petition today calling on the US Administration to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

Because of the seven-year brutal Syrian civil war, the Islamic Republic of Iran has taken advantage of the situation, and Iranian-backed Hezbollah forces have penetrated as far south as the Syrian town of Quneitra. Iran is determined to build a land bridge stretching from Tehran to Beirut to Damascus and to the Mediterranean Sea.

A United States recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights is critical at this time, to ensure the safety and national security interests of the U.S. and Israel, and it would send a strong message to Tehran that their hegemonic aspirations must not go on, unchallenged .

Members of Congress have called for U.S. recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, but it is important that the American people send a message to the Administration as well.

We encourage everyone to sign and share the petition with your friends, colleagues, and contact lists.

AFSI CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Tuesday - July 31, 2018 @ 7 PM

Meet Ronen Bergman, Author of Rise and Kill . Ronen Bergman is an award-winning Israeli journalist, a leading Middle East national security expert and a New York Times best-selling author of six books. He is senior correspondent for military and intelligence affairs for Yedioth Ahronoth and staff writer for the New York Times magazine. Free admission. Click HERE to register or call Jeffrey Strominger at Israel Bonds at 212-756-6614. Event sponsored by Israel Bonds.

Lincoln Square Synagogue | 180 Amsterdam Avenue, NYC

Wednesday - August 8, 2018

@ 7:30 PM

AFSI Sponsors

Annual Memorial and Tribute to the

Great Zionist Leader

Ze'ev Jabotinsky

Ze'ev (Vladimir) Jabotinsky (October 1880 - August 1940) was a giant of a Jewish history.

A prophet, a fighter, an ideologue, a journalist; his vision remains an integral part of the State of Israel today.

Jabotinsky remains an inspiration for the Jewish people. His philosophy remains alive amongst so many worldwide today including AFSI, because as he said,

"Silence is Despicable".

Guest Speakers

Aaron Klein , an Israeli investigative reporter, Klein hosts a weekend radio talk show, The Answer, broadcast from Tel Aviv, on AM 970 Sunday nights 7-9 pm EDT. He is Breitbart Jerusalem bureau chief/senior investigative reporter, bestselling author, and a weekly columnist for The Jewish Press.

Ron Edelstein, A former Betari and strong supporter of Israel, Mr. Edelstein will give us the background on Jabotinsky and his remarkable career. Edelstein is the founder and owner of Ron Properties LLC, which owns, manages and develops properties in New York City and the Tri-State area.

Betarniks should be prepared to sing Shir Beta, the Betar Song.

Admission free. Reception follows program . RSVP required - RSVP to ilene@afsi.org

Park East Synagogue @ 163 East 67th Street, NYC

Tuesday, October 30 to Monday, November 5, 2018

AFSI CHIZUK MISSION TO ISRAEL (7-DAY TRIP)

Member Price: $2,000 pp Double Room; $3,000 pp Single Room.

A minimum number of participants must be registered in order to conduct the mission. Please sign up now if you plan to be with us .

Participants make their own flight arrangements - BOOK NOW! To reserve your spot or for questions please contact Judy Kadish or call (212) 828-2424.

READ HERE FOR THE TRIP ITINERARY .

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