ISSUES

At CUFI, we are focused on several key issues with the goal of defending Israel’s strength, security, and sovereignty.

If you want to keep up with all things Israel, sign up for CUFI’s Daily Briefing – our daily news roundup created exclusively for CUFI members. Every morning, Monday through Friday, receive an email with some of the top headlines in the news so you are always informed and ready to debunk lies with the truth.

In The News

IDF says 3 Israelis missing since October 7 are among Gaza hostages; 1 of them is dead

Three Israelis declared missing since October 7 were confirmed to be held hostage by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said Thursday, as troops continued to focus operations on the enclave’s central and southern areas.

Read more: The Times of Israel

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In Gaza push, IDF kills Hamas terrorists in tunnels, others surrender

The Israel Defense Forces offensive against Hamas’s tunnel network in the southern Gaza Strip is yielding results, with many Hamas terrorists killed and the group’s command and control capabilities sustaining severe damage, the Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday.
Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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US lambasts ‘meritless’ South African request for ICJ to charge Israel with genocide

The Biden administration on Wednesday tore into South Africa for filing an application at the International Court of Justice to begin proceedings to declare that Jerusalem was violating its obligations under the 1948 Genocide Convention in its war against Hamas following the Gaza-ruling terrorist group’s murderous October 7 onslaught.

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Nasrallah warns Israel of war ‘with no rules’

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah warned on Wednesday of a “very costly” war “without limits” if the situation at the Lebanon-Israel border escalates into a full-scale conflict.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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IDF questions hundreds of terrorists in Samaria raid

The Israel Defense Forces has questioned “hundreds” of Palestinian terror suspects during an ongoing 30-plus-hour raid on the Nur Shams camp in western Samaria, the military said on Thursday.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Fighting intensifies in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war enters 90th day

Heavy combat continued in the Hamas stronghold of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip as the war entered its 90th day on Thursday.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Pro-Iranian militias have attacked US bases 118 times since Oct. 17

Pro-Iranian militias have attacked American bases in Syria and Iraq at least 118 times since Oct. 17, including five attacks since the start of the year, according to U.S. sources.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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How Israel’s alleged assassination of al-Arouri ends an era for Hamas

The killing of Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri in Beirut is a game changing event and represents the end of an era for his Hamas organization. For decades Hamas has enjoyed growing impunity for its crimes.

Read more: The Jerusalem Post

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Shifa Hospital was Hamas command center, US confirms

U.S. spy agencies verified Israeli claims that Hamas and another Palestinian terrorist group used Shifa Hospital in Gaza City as a command center and to hold hostages, The New York Times reported on Tuesday.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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IDF intensifies attacks on Hamas stronghold of Khan Yunis

Sirens sounded in Israeli communities near Gaza on Wednesday morning as the IDF intensified its attacks on the Hamas stronghold of Khan Yunis in the southern Strip.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Pro-Palestinian groups block entry to NYC’s two major airports

Crowds of Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at two New York City-area airports to protest against Israel and the IDF on one of the busiest travel days of the year, US media reported.

Read more: The Jerusalem Post

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In interrogation, ex-Hamas operative says group uses Gaza civilians as human shields

The Israel Defense Forces on Monday released new interrogation videos of Palestinian terror suspects who were captured by troops in the Gaza Strip, detailing Hamas’s use of civilians as cover for terror operations.

Read more: The Times of Israel

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IDF hits Syrian army targets after five rockets fired at Golan Heights

The Israel Defense Forces struck targets in Syria overnight Monday after five rockets were fired across the border into the Golan Heights.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

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Israeli forces seize Hamas’s strategic Gaza City stronghold

Israeli forces took control of a Hamas stronghold in Gaza City, including more than 30 buildings, underground bunkers and tunnels located near civilian homes, schools and hospitals, the Israel Defense Forces said on Tuesday.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

Event Recaps

December 12 – NTHI – Gulf Breeze, FL

Pastor Shawn York came to our Pastor Conference in October and had a fire lit under him because he went above and beyond as far as putting a great NTHI together! We had mayors, senators, congressmen, businessmen, and many others show up for a great evening. We had CUFI HS present handing out Pledge Cards and even my own pastor, Joey Rogers, and...

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December 10 – Israel Is – Northbend, OR

Pastor John Norman hosted CUFI’s first meeting in North Bend Oregon at The Harbor, where he serves as Senior Pastor of the North Bend, and Coos Bay campuses. The Sunday morning audience of well over a hundred attendees expressed enthusiasm for their love and support of Israel, and asked informed thoughtful questions during a time of Q and A.
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December 10 – Israel Is – Coos Bay, OR

The Harbor Coos Bay hosted CUFI’s first event in the coastal town in Oregon. The Sunday morning service had about twenty attendees that were well engaged and well informed on the efforts to delegitimize Israel in the wake of the Oct 7 attacks.

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December 4 – Solidarity Event – Myrtle Beach, SC

CUFI was invited to be a part of a solidarity event at Grand Strand Baptist Church with State Director Pastor Freddie Young. This event hosted 3 survivors of the October 7th attack at Kibbutz Kfar Aza in southern Israel. Along with the survivors, South Carolina State Coordinator Stephen Hoell shared a CUFI message, and Ministry Engagement Director...

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December 3 – Israel Is – Collinsville, IL

During the Sunday Morning Worship Service of Revive church and Israel Trip Alumni Pastor, Myles Holmes, Ministry Engagement Director Bob Scott brought the Israel Solidarity message to the church as well as the ministry’s livestream on Facebook. The church was very responsive with several in the church signing up to be members of CUFI, and an...

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November 30 – NTHI – Corydon, IN

Pastor Tim Williams of Gods Church put together the NTHI and a HUGE portion of Louisville’s Jewish Community came out to attend. By the time the CUFI message was given, every Jewish leader had tears in their eyes and by the time the evening had concluded, commitments were made by both Christians and Jews alike to maintain the strong friendship...