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The pillar of cloud also moved from in front and stood behind them, coming between the camps of Egypt and the camps of Israel. EXODUS (14:19,20) וַיִּסַּע עַמּוּד הֶעָנָן מִפְּנֵיהֶם וַיַּעֲמֹד מֵאַחֲרֵיהֶם וַיָּבֹא בֵּין מַחֲנֵה מִצְרַיִם וּבֵין מַחֲנֵה יִשְׂרָאֵל שמות יד:יט,כ va-yi-sa a-mud he-a-nan mip-nay hem va-ya-a-mod may-a-kha-ray-hem va-ya-vo bayn ma-kha-nay mitz-ra-yim u-vayn ma-kha-nay yis-ra-ayl

Today's Israel Inspiration During the Exodus, a ‘pillar of cloud’ protected the Children of Israel from the shooting arrows of the Egyptians in hot pursuit. Today we celebrate the mighty sacrifices and bravery of the soldiers of the IDF, shielding Israel from its enemies. May the God of Israel continue to protect His people through His pillar of defense like He did for us long ago! Support the soldiers of the IDF and get FREE a 2016 IDF Tribute Calendar » Meet the IDF's Co-ed Battalion Come along on an IDF adventure with Cpl. Shira Landau, on her quest to "capture the hill" during a final exerise of basic training. After this, it's onto active duty protecting the southern border of Israel. Watch here » 200 Lone Soldiers from North America Celebrated Thanksgiving in Tel Aviv IDF lone soldiers from North America gathered this past Thursday in Tel Aviv for a special Thanksgiving dinner catered by chef Idan Ianovici, a former lone soldier from New York and owner of Vici Deli in Raanana. Read more » Soldiers of God Photo Prints These choices of poignant photos of soldiers invoke the memory of the warrior King David and his yearning for God. Either praying at the Western Wall, or standing in partnership with their religious fellows, these IDF soldiers are depicted encountering God in their everyday life. Dimensions of photo (without border) are 8" x 6". Get this Great Deal » Israel Photo Trivia Can you name this division of the IDF? One third of the IDF's manpower is proud to be in it! Send me an email or post your answer on Facebook. Guess on Facebook » Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by Robin Sussman in memory of her parents Sigmund and Barbara Beer. Todah rabah!  Sponsor a day and receive a free devotional book » “Thank You for all the Inspiring Words and Explanations” It’s great to hear from so many of you - stay in touch and let us know where in the world you are enjoying Israel365! Stay in Touch » Dear Rabbi I enjoy your email so much and just discovered your FB page.  it's wonderful too.  Thank you.  And belated mazel tov on the birth of your youngest.  Blessings to all the family - we're praying fervently for the safety of all Israel and that the plans for evil against you be thwarted - and as King David prayed - that the enemy would fall into their own trap. Shalom, Tommie Cooper of Odessa,  Texas Good morning Rabbi Tuly, I am so honoured to be part of the Israeli people, even if it is only via “breaking” news. Israel and its people was always very near to my heart. Thank you for all the inspiring words and explanations. Greetings from Ansi in South Africa. Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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Canada throws unwavering support behind Israel in Gaza war

Thursday, November 15, 2012 |  Ryan Jones, Israel Today  

The government of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper once again demonstrated its unwavering support of Israel on Thursday when it unequivocally backed the Jewish state's military response to incessant terrorist rocket fire.

"We fundamentally believe that Israel has the right to defend itself and its citizens from terrorist threats," stated Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird. "Far too often, the Jewish people find themselves on the front lines in the struggle against terrorism, the great struggle of our generation."

Referencing the hundreds of terrorist rockets that sparked Israel's "Operation Pillar of Cloud" - a provocation much of the world has suddenly forgotten about - Baird said that Canada "condemns the terrorist group Hamas and stands with Israel as it deals with regional threats to peace and security."

The Obama Administration also issued a statement of support immediately following the start of Israel's surprise aerial campaign on Wednesday evening.

"We strongly condemn the barrage of rocket fire from Gaza into southern Israel," said US State Department spokesman Mark Toner. "We support Israel’s right to defend itself."

However, Toner also threw in what some might see as a veiled warning: "We encourage Israel to continue to take every effort to avoid civilian casualties."

It has been reported time and again that Israel takes more care to avoid civilian casualties than any nation on earth, including the United States. Some Israelis view remarks like Toner's as an assertion of moral superiority, and a suggestion that Israel needs to be reminded to act in a civil manner.

Of course, many also take it as a friendly warning that the rest of the international community is likely to use every Palestinian civilian casualty as a weapon to attack not only Israel's military actions, but its legitimacy as a nation.

Meanwhile, Russia and the Arab world predictably condemned Israel's military response in Gaza while almost completely ignoring the Hamas rocket barrage that preceded it, and Europe registered its displeasure over the "disproportionate" nature of the Israeli action.

Egypt recalled its ambassador to Israel in protest, and Israel returned the favor.

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