Serving the Soldiers Who Serve Israel - Christian Friends of Israel Jerusalem

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Christian Friends of Israel. Another great outreach of blessing the IDF who protect their Land.

We recently had the privilege of visiting soldiers serving in Judea and Samaria — men and women from all walks of life who are united by a common purpose: protecting the people and land of Israel.

We came simply to encourage them and thank them for their faithful service. Our team brought helmets, CamelBak water packs, Tanach Bibles, snacks and other treats as a small expression of our gratitude for all they do.

What we didn't expect was the warmth with which they received us.

Their smiles, heartfelt words and genuine appreciation reminded us that even simple acts of kindness go a long way.

Love For His People Ministry was founded in 2010 by Steve & Laurie Martin. Charlotte, NC USA

“Be Encouraged” Message by Steve Martin

​ BE ENCOURAGED

 

 

As I wrote previously, I love August. Not because of the heat (preferable to bitter cold) but because the Lord has done great things for us in previous August months.

 

Moved at least two times; saw prayers answered like never before; and this August a “new” (only 37 years old) Chevy Silverado Sidestep 4x4 truck for $1,200! I have named it The GOLDEN CHARIOT. (Thanks Keith for the find!)

 

“What a beaut, Clark!”

 

And then… another “new treasure” - a five-year old Honda lawnmower (thanks son-in-law Andrew!) being my other Home Depot one said it was “too hot” to run.

 

We are all blessed when we are thankful for what the Lord gives us. New or “somewhat used.”

 

So be encouraged and read my message for you, BE ENCOURAGED below.

 

Ahava and shalom,

 

Steve Martin

Love For His People

 

P. S. I have enjoyed publishing new books and updating my previous ones with new covers and updates this August too. Take a look below. Now 42 books over the last 16 years. Thank You, Lord!

 

 

BE ENCOURAGED

Who does not need encouragement from time to time?

 

As I was updating some of my previously published books, with new covers and edited chapters, I was really encouraged. What the Lord had given me to share over these past years in writing confirmed of hearing the Lord and sharing His heart.

 

“For I long to see you so that I may impart some spiritual gift to you, that you may be established; that is, that I may be encouraged together with you while among you, each of us by the other’s faith, both yours and mine.” Romans 1:11-12, NASB

 

This is one aspect of our Christian faith that we can do for one another – encourage each one in our walk.

 

Whether we use our spiritual gifts to build one another up, allowing the fruit of the Holy Spirit that our Lord Yeshua (Jesus) has grown in us over our years to bless others; to helping those in need with prayer, financial support, or physical, practical assistance - it is wonderful and usual timely for both.

 

When we give out, the Lord gives back in. We cannot out give the Lord.

 

There have been many times when you and me have needed a helping hand, an encouraging word, a text or message from another simply saying, “You got this. The Lord is with you, and He will not forsake you.”

 

This also includes standing with our friends in Israel, and Jews in the USA who need us, as Isaiah 40:1-2 also says, ““Comfort, comfort My people,” says your God. Speak kindly to Jerusalem…” (NASB)

 

Encouraging each other pleases the Lord. When His sons and daughters lift one another up, the world will see our love and long for the same.

 

Ahava and Shalom,

Steve Martin

“Rise in Anti-Semitism” by Paul Bernard, Israel

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Rise in Anti-Semitism by Paul Bernard, Israel

Britain has a problem, a very big problem.

Antisemitism.

 

My home country that I love has a problem with the people I love, the Jews.

 

We have recently seen Antisemitism serge in the uk.

The Community Security Trust which is a charity protecting Jews from terror and antisemitism reported

CST recorded 3,700 antisemitic incidents in the UK in 2025, the second-highest total ever reported to CST in a single calendar year. This is an increase of 4% from the 3,556 anti-Jewish hate incidents recorded by CST in 2024, and 14% lower than the highest ever annual total of 4,298 antisemitic incidents reported in 2023. CST recorded 1,662 antisemitic incidents in 2022, and 2,261 in 2021

https://cst.org.uk/research/cst-publications/antisemitic-incidents-report-2025

 

It is shocking that in 2025 that this is so high, it is also shocking to see that the highest level was in 2023.

2023 was the year that Israel was attacked in a brutal murderous terror attack by Hamas on October the 7th, So many families were left grieving and in pain, The world was shocked by the barbaric slaughter of innocent lives. Israel  was shocked and distressed and yet abroad, the repercussions were felt.

The Jews were facing a rise in anti semitic incidents.

 

October the 7th changed the world. In a similar way that September the 11th 2001 changed the world after America was attacked.

 

The question is why ?

Why is it that the Jews can be attacked in a violent way and yet it results in antisemitism.

Why is it that the Israel  can't defend themselves without Jews suffering around the world?

 

It's not just the UK that has seen a rise in antisemitism but around the world.

 

 

I think it is in part because a lie runs around the world like a virus, It spreads so quickly  and people catch it.

We were sold a lie about Gaza.

We were told that a genocide was taking place but as Boy George puts it, its not genocide it is war.

 

In World war 2 between 6.6 million and 8.8 million Germans were killed in world war 2, its a huge number but noone said the British were committing a genocide. (google)

 

We can't trust Hamas with the numbers, they are a terror organisation, also they have a religious ideology which allows them to lie.

In Islam you are allowed to lie to the infidel.

How much of what we are being told are lies? And how much of those lies made it into anger and Antisemitism on the streets?

When a Child is killed in Gaza what does that mean?

Is it a 4 year old boy playing with his toys when he was killed?  (I must say that Innocent children were killed in Gaza and that is tragic.

It is also part of war which happens in other countries wars too ) or is it a 17 year old teen (Still considered a boy ) running around with automatic weapons as a combattant for Hamas engaging fire with Israeli soldiers.

The figures don't tell us the back story.

If that 17 year old is killed,  is he  then recorded as an innocent dead child?

 

We were told that a famine was hitting Gaza, the price of food did go up but also the very government that was supposed to be protecting the people was actually stealing the aid.

The UN was for once and eventually was on Israel's side and admitted that Hamas was stealing food.

And while we are talking about food we were told that the people of Gaza were starving in a famine.

But All Israel news recently reported:

New survey finds Gaza child malnutrition lower than in several Middle Eastern countries

https://allisraelnews.com/new-survey-finds-gaza-child-malnutrition-lower-than-in-several-middle-eastern-countries

 

That's strange, It's lower. You would think it would be higher considering that they have just been through a famine.

We were sold a lie and it is on the back of those lies that people got angry with Israel and the jewish people around the world.

 

I think that British Jews have woken up and something is stirring, the rise of Antisemitism in the UK is bad and sad. But God can use it for good.

Antisemites don't want the Jews in the UK, there actions are making Jews think about safety and being welcome, So, where will the Jews go?

Israel !!!!!

Fulfilling biblical prophecy.

It's funny they shout free Palestine on the UK streets, commit Anti Semitic acts and yet their actions will drive the Jews to Israel. The very place they don't want them to be.

 

Remember Antisemites what Proverbs 6 16-19 says, “There are six things the Lord hates,

seven that are detestable to him:
haughty eyes,
a lying tongue,
hands that shed innocent blood,
a heart that devises wicked schemes,
feet that are quick to rush into evil,
a false witness who pours out lies
and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.

 

A good Psalm for Hamas and the Antisemites around the world to meditate on.

 

Why the Far Left and Far Right are Turning against Israel - David Brody, All Israel News

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Why the Far Left and Far Right are Turning against Israel  - David Brody, All Israel News

Israeli scientific breakthrough could lead to producing milk proteins from plants. All Israel News

​All Israel News Staff

| Published: August 17, 2026 

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Almog Ozeri with the safflower plants. (Photo: Mai Shamir)

Israeli scientists have discovered that plants can be engineered to produce and store bovine milk protein inside their seeds, a breakthrough that could eventually enable the production of dairy proteins without cows.

The study, conducted by researchers at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI), found that cow milk protein ß-casein could accumulate inside plant cells. The discovery could pave the way for producing dairy proteins more sustainably and efficiently, potentially reducing the land, water and greenhouse gas emissions associated with conventional dairy farming.

Titled “Microscope reveals surprising milk protein clusters in engineered seeds,” the study was led by Professor Oded Shoseyov of the Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food, and Environment at HUJI, in cooperation with lead author Almog Ozeri and researchers Mai Shamir, Miron Abramson, Barak Cohen and Amir Rudich.

“As global demand for dairy continues to grow while concerns mount over greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and water consumption associated with livestock farming, scientists have been searching for sustainable ways to produce authentic dairy proteins without relying on animals,” the scientific press release stated.

“Plant molecular farming, using crops as miniature protein factories, has emerged as one of the most promising approaches, but producing complex milk proteins in plants has remained a major technical challenge,” it added.

To address that challenge, the researchers engineered seeds from Arabidopsis, a weed found across Africa and Eurasia, to manufacture bovine ß-casein.

“The protein absolutely behaves like real dairy ß-casein – even better,” Shoseyov said in an interview with The Jerusalem Post.

“Biological systems are far more sophisticated,” Shoseyov assessed. “While we can’t claim it’s an entirely new biological pathway – we need further investigation to come up with such a statement – it opens some very interesting opportunities. It’s likely that we’ve simply overlooked something that plants have always done."

Shoseyov explained that the plants created a “novel food ingredient that combines protein and oil that may be either integrated into existing dairy products or will be used to produce entirely new tasty and nutritious food products more cost-effectively and sustainably compared to the existing dairy industry.”

However, challenges remain. Shoseyov assessed that it could take between 18 and 24 months before the study’s results can be commercialized.

“We estimate that in 18 to 24 months, we’ll reach the commercial stage. The biggest remaining obstacle ahead is adoption of the technique by industry. We have already begun discussions with the US Food and Drug Administration.”

The Hebrew University professor said safflower could serve as the commercial crop platform for the technology. He explained that safflower could eventually produce 10 times as much protein as conventional cow's milk.

“Safflower seeds contain about 10 times more concentrated protein and fat,” he said.

“Thus, for every 10 trucks that carry cold milk, we would need to use only one at room temperature, and upon arrival at the factory, the seeds could be stored in a silo at room temperature for up to one year,” the researcher explained.

Despite the breakthrough, Shoseyov predicted that plant-based milk proteins would likely complement rather than replace the conventional dairy industry.

“Regular dairy is not going to vanish. In the next 20 years, most of the plant-based dairy proteins will be used in hybrid products to reduce price and meet sustainability goals. The farmers may expand their growing seasons to grow our crops and supply them to their dairy factory customers.”

Looking ahead, Shoseyov assessed that the largest growth in demand would likely come from the Asia-Pacific region. He said countries including the U.S., Argentina, Australia, China, India and Brazil could become leading growers.

“We already started discussions with the FDA. There is a very clear path. It should not be too difficult. In five years, I hope to see our plants grown all over the world and the shelves in the supermarkets loaded with our plant dairy products,” Shoseyov said.

“But mostly, I hope that our dairy safflower seeds will contribute to the food security of Israel. I look forward to tasting mozzarella cheese made of our novel ingredient,” he added.

The researchers said the discovery could also have applications in the pharmaceutical industry.

“I am positive that the pharmaceutical industry will enjoy this discovery to manufacture biological drugs, such as humanized antibodies,” he said.

“Nevertheless, the food industry is four times larger than the pharmaceutical industry. Consumers will know they’re eating proteins that came from a flower instead of a cow because transparency is mandatory in the food industry,” he continued.

Shoseyov concluded by expressing his fascination with the way nature continues to surprise scientists.

“One of the most exciting aspects of science is when nature surprises you,” Shoseyov said. “We set out to send the protein to one location inside the cell, but instead, we found that the plant had effectively created its own storage solution,” Shoseyov said.

“Understanding this unexpected behavior gives us valuable insight into how plants handle complex proteins and may help us engineer more efficient systems for producing sustainable dairy proteins in the future,” he concluded.