The Gilberts in Israel

Report from Mount Azazel

May 13, 2024

Scholars believe the mountain used for the scapegoat ritual described in Leviticus 16:6–10 is Jabal Munttar, overlooking the Dead Sea due east of Jerusalem. Aaron Lipkin, CEO of Lipkin Tours (http://lipkintours.com) took us there today to see the forbidding terrain where goats were once sent into the wilderness for Azazel.

Explosive Device Found at Joshua's Altar

May 12, 2024

An improvised explosive device (IED) was found Friday wedged into the stones of Joshua's altar on Mount Ebal, near Nablus (ancient Shechem) in Israel. It was clearly intended to harm visitors as well as damaging the archaeological site. A bomb disposal unit of the Israel Police neutralized the device without incident, but this highlights the need for the IDF to secure Joshua's altar as this is not the first time attempts have been made to damage or destroy the site.

Christians Are Welcome in Israel

May 11, 2024

Christians are welcome in Israeli society. Ran Silberman, one of our tour guides in Israel in 2023, shares his experiences as a messianic Jew in Israel.

Missile-Proof Playground

May 10, 2024

It's shocking to those of us who don't live in the shadow of missile launchers, but we learned that the playgrounds in Sderot, Israel, a town where 70 people were killed by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7, 2023, feature play areas for children that double as missile shelters.

The Siege of Sderot

May 10, 2024

The police station in Sderot, a town in southern Israel half a mile from Gaza, was overrun by Hamas terrorists last October. Thirty people died, both civilians and police officers. The site has been razed and will be turned into a memorial for the fallen.

Looking Into Gaza

May 9, 2024

We looked into Gaza today from Sderot, an Israeli town of 33,000 just half a mile from the border. Hamas terrorists murdered 70 people in Sderot last October 7. About 80% of the residents have returned and they're beginning the process of rebuilding.

Bridges for Peace in Israel

May 9, 2024

Amanda Choi of Bridges for Peace, a Christian ministry based in Jerusalem, tells us how they've been working for decades to heal the rift between Christians and Jews through service.

A Visit to Hostage Square

May 8, 2024

We visited Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, a sobering visual reminder that 132 Israelis have not returned home from Gaza more than seven months after they were abducted by Hamas.

Bring Them Home

May 8, 2024

A laser light show displayed on the wall of a building in the heart of Jerusalem is a powerful reminder that there are still dozens of people who have not returned to Israel from Gaza seven months after they were abducted by Hamas.

Where Are the Protests?

May 7, 2024

We walked from our hotel to the official residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this morning. On this, the seven-month anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war, life in Jerusalem looks surprisingly normal.

Return to Jerusalem

May 7, 2024

We are back in Jerusalem, though not the way we expected when we were scheduling our travel this year. We will report from Israel this week during our Solidarity Mission, which we expect to be a powerful and emotional experience.

Tomorrow in Jerusalem

May 6, 2024

A brief update today from Atlanta as Derek and Sharon Gilbert head to Israel for a week-long “Solidarity Mission” to Israel. You’ll see reports this week from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and communities on the border with Gaza that were attacked by Hamas last October 7.

Gilbert House Ministries

2024 Solidarity Mission

Report from Mount Azazel

May 13, 2024

Explosive Device Found at Joshua's Altar

May 12, 2024

Christians Are Welcome in Israel

May 11, 2024

Missile-Proof Playground

May 10, 2024

The Siege of Sderot

May 10, 2024

Looking Into Gaza

May 9, 2024

Bridges for Peace in Israel

May 9, 2024

A Visit to Hostage Square

May 8, 2024

Bring Them Home

May 8, 2024

Where Are the Protests?

May 7, 2024

Return to Jerusalem

May 7, 2024

Tomorrow in Jerusalem

May 6, 2024