The Pulse of Israel

Avi Abelow
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Hear what is really going on, beyond the headlines, with Israel and the Jewish people. Avi Abelow is a proud Jew, living the Jewish dream in the ancestral homeland of the Jewish people, here to give you the true pulse of Israel.

  1. 15h ago

    The Deadly Price for Ignoring the Enemy in Judea & Samaria

    The heartbreaking murder of Benaya Malat HY"D, the civilian security coordinator of Havat Gilad, should shake every Israeli to the core. Instead, many in Israel's political left and segments of the media rushed to recycle the same tired accusation: "settler violence." The newly released videos tell a very different story.In this Pulse of Israel video, Avi Abelow explains why this tragedy exposes a far deeper crisis than a single terrorist attack. Jewish families hiking near Havat Gilad were attacked by jihadi Arab assailants. Benaya rushed to defend them and, as seen in the videos of the incident, repeatedly tried to avoid using deadly force, even using his rifle as a club rather than firing. Moments later, after his weapon was seized by the village Sheikh, he was fatally shot.Avi argues that this tragedy reflects a broader problem: Israeli soldiers, security personnel, and armed civilians often fear the legal consequences of using force in self-defense. He discusses concerns raised by reservists, elected officials, and others about Israel's current rules of engagement, the influence of military legal oversight, and whether existing policies discourage decisive action against imminent threats.The discussion also examines the continuing debate over security policy in Judea and Samaria, the lessons many Israelis believe should be learned from October 7, and the importance of restoring deterrence while protecting innocent lives.Whether you agree or disagree, these are questions that deserve serious public discussion—not slogans or political talking points.Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMv Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelow Join our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulse Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=en Pulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetwork Visit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/ Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/

  2. 1d ago

    Gadi Eisenkot Should Never Be Prime Minister. These Two Quotes Explain Why

    Could Gadi Eisenkot become Israel's next Prime Minister? In this Pulse of Israel video, Avi Abelow explains why he believes that would be a dangerous mistake.With election season approaching, many in Israel's political and media establishment are promoting former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot as a leading candidate for prime minister. But do his own recent public statements raise serious concerns about his judgment and approach to Israel's security?In this video, Avi examines two controversial interviews that he argues reveal a troubling worldview.First, Eisenkot's comparison of Yoseph Haddad—a proud Israeli Arab, former Golani soldier, and outspoken defender of Israel—with Mansour Abbas, leader of the Ra'am Party. Haddad forcefully rejected the comparison, emphasizing that beyond their shared Arab identity, they have fundamentally different values, records, and visions for Israel.Second, Avi discusses Eisenkot's reported support for allowing more than 100,000 Gazans to return to work inside Israel. In light of the October 7 massacre and reports that some Gazan workers provided Hamas with intelligence before the attack, Avi argues that such a policy reflects a dangerous misunderstanding of the security threats Israel faces.The video also looks at Eisenkot's record as IDF Chief of Staff, his departure from the emergency unity government during the war, and the broader question facing Israeli voters: What kind of leadership does Israel need after October 7?Whether you agree or disagree, this is a debate that will shape Israel's future.Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMv Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelow Join our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulse Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=en Pulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetwork Visit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/ Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/

  3. 2d ago

    Another Jew Murdered While Trying Not to Shoot

    The murder of Benaya Malat HY"D is another heartbreaking reminder of the reality facing Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. Benaya, 32, the head of security and agriculture for Havat Gilad, rushed to protect a group of Jewish hikers, including children, who came under attack from neighboring jihadi Muslims.What makes this tragedy even more painful is what the released video appears to show. Rather than immediately opening fire, Benaya and the other armed Jews, including IDF soldiers, attempted to de-escalate the confrontation. Benaya even used his rifle as a defensive tool instead of firing it. During the struggle, one of the attackers, the village Sheikh, grabbed his rifle and shot Benaya.Just days earlier, Havat Gilad suffered a devastating terror arson attack that destroyed homes and businesses. Now the community is mourning the loss of one of its protectors.This video raises difficult questions about self-defense, terrorism, security policy, and the continuing violence directed at Jewish civilians living in Israel's biblical heartland. It also highlights the dangers faced daily by Jewish families who simply want to live, work the land, and raise their children in peace.In this video, Avi Abelow explains why this attack should not be viewed as an isolated incident, but as part of the broader security reality Israel continues to confront. We also discuss what this means for the future of Judea and Samaria, Israeli security, and the ongoing fight against jihadist terrorism.If you believe more people need to understand what is happening on the ground in Israel, please like this video, subscribe to Pulse of Israel, and share it with your family and friends.Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMv Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelow Join our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulse Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=en Pulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetwork Visit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/ Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/

  4. 2d ago

    God's Role in Today's War: Why More Israelis Are Waking Up

    Since the beginning of Israel's war after the October 7 massacre, an extraordinary group of Jewish women in Panama has gathered every single Sunday to recite Tehillim (Psalms) for the people of Israel. In this special Pulse of Israel message, Avi Abelow thanks these inspiring women and explains why their prayers are part of a much larger story unfolding in Israel today.For the first time since the rebirth of the modern Jewish state in 1948, growing numbers of Israelis, including many who never considered themselves religious, are openly recognizing God's role in our national survival. While God performed miracles in every one of Israel's wars, something has changed during this war. The horrors of October 7, together with countless stories of miraculous survival from soldiers, civilians, and hostages, have sparked a spiritual awakening across Israeli society.Avi shares why this growing faith is transforming Israel from within and why strengthening Jewish identity may become one of the greatest victories to emerge from this difficult war. He also expresses heartfelt gratitude to Jews around the world whose prayers, unity, and unwavering support continue to strengthen the people of Israel.Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMv Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelow Join our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulse Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=en Pulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetwork Visit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/ Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/

  5. 5d ago

    Modern Tisha B’Av: Not Just Mourning—Living the Redemption

    As Jews around the world mark Tisha B’Av and mourn the destruction of the First and Second Temples, something profound is happening in our time. We in Israel are no longer only remembering destruction. We are living the process of redemption.Just a few years ago, only a small number of Jews were allowed to ascend the Temple Mount at any given time. Jewish prayer and song were strictly forbidden. We were forbidden from drinking from the water fountains on the Temple Mount. Muslim rioters regularly harassed visitors and tried to block any strengthening of the Jewish connection to our holiest site in Jerusalem — Har HaBayit.That reality is slowly but steadily changing. More Jews are now ascending the Temple Mount in accordance with Jewish law. More are praying, singing, and reconnecting with the place where the Divine Presence once dwelled and will dwell again. The greatest shift, however, is not only in the regulations. It is in the consciousness of the Jewish people.An increasing number of Jews now understand that the rebuilding of the Third Temple is not a distant dream or purely religious aspiration. It is our national destiny. The Temple is far more than a house of worship. It is the national home for God’s Presence among the Jewish people, the place from which we are meant to bring knowledge of God, morality, and holiness to all humanity.Just as we trust God’s wisdom in the commandments of Shabbat and kashrut, we can trust His command to build His House in our homeland, in Jerusalem. Redemption is not a single event. It is a process, and by God’s grace, we are privileged to be living through it.May we soon merit to see the rebuilding of the Beit HaMikdash, the Third Temple, speedily in our days.If this message resonates with you, please like, share, and subscribe. Comment below: Do you feel we are living in a time of redemption?Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMv Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelow Join our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulse Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=en Pulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetwork Visit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/ Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/

  6. 6d ago

    Jihadi Arson Devastates Jewish Town

    Once again, Jewish communities in Israel came under attack on Shabbat as jihadi arsonists targeted the community of Chavat Gilad in Samaria (Shomron). Families were forced to evacuate during the holy day as flames spread, with reports indicating that around 30 homes and businesses were destroyed. Israeli Police have detained two Palestinian Authority policemen in connection with the incident.In a separate incident, a jihadi woman was caught on camera attempting to ignite fires near a Jewish community in eastern Gush Etzion. Thankfully, that fire was contained before causing any damage to the Jewish community.These attacks are not isolated events. During Israel's dry summer months, arson terrorism has repeatedly been used as a low-cost but highly destructive tactic against Jewish communities throughout Judea and Samaria and other parts of Israel. This raises difficult questions about the ideology motivating these attacks and why peace has remained so elusive.In this video, Avi Abelow examines the broader context of these incidents, discusses the involvement of Palestinian Authority policemen in many attacks against Israelis, and explores the ideas of former Labor MK Einat Wilf, who has argued that modern Palestinian nationalism developed primarily to destroy the Jewish state of Israel, not around building an independent state for themselves.The video also reflects on the international reaction following the October 7 massacre, including the wave of pro-Hamas demonstrations seen in many Western cities, and asks what these events reveal about the challenges Israel faces both on the battlefield and in the battle of ideas.If you value honest analysis, historical context, and an unapologetic pro-Israel perspective, subscribe to Pulse of Israel, like this video, and share it with others.Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMv Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelow Join our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulse Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=en Pulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetwork Visit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/ Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/

  7. Jul 21

    Israel Is Finally Undoing the Catastrophic 2005 Disengagement

    Twenty years after Israel uprooted Jewish communities from Gaza and Northern Samaria, history is taking a dramatic turn.In a landmark agreement signed in the presence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli government and the Samaria Regional Council have launched an 8.5 billion shekel plan to build 12,000 new housing units, along with commercial, industrial, and tourism infrastructure. The broader vision includes 18 new Jewish communities in Northern Samaria—including the rebuilding of the four communities destroyed during the 2005 Disengagement.At our recent Pulse of Israel Conference, we honored Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan with the Brave Leadership of Zion Award. Expelled from his home in Sanur during the Disengagement, Yossi transformed personal tragedy into a lifelong mission of rebuilding the Jewish heartland. Just last week, our Pulse of Israel Mission visited Sanur and Chomesh, witnessing firsthand this historic return.For many Israelis, October 7 confirmed that withdrawing from territory and empowering jihadist enemies does not bring peace—it invites more terror. The testimony of Be'eri survivor Avida Bechar, who lost his wife and son in the massacre, has reinforced for many the belief that the conflict is rooted in the rejection of Jewish sovereignty rather than borders alone.As Israel approaches another election, the future of Judea and Samaria has become one of the defining issues facing the nation. Will Israel continue strengthening Jewish communities in its biblical heartland, or reverse course?Watch this video as I explain why I believe the rebuilding of Northern Samaria is not merely another housing project, but one of the most significant Zionist developments in decades.Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMv Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelow Join our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulse Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=en Pulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetwork Visit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/ Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/

  8. Jul 20

    Iran is Striking Its Muslim Neighbors. But not Israel

    The war against Iran has entered a fascinating new stage, with the United States leading the escalation. The days of worrying about President Trump’s memorandum of understanding with Iran, promoted by the Vance-Witkoff wing, appear to be behind us. That deeply flawed arrangement was never going to last.Iran continued attacking commercial shipping and threatening American interests, causing the deal to collapse quickly. Now the United States is striking Iranian infrastructure, air-defense systems, coastal radar, missile and drone sites, logistics centers, naval vessels, Bandar Abbas port facilities, bridges, and the surveillance tower at Chabahar. A renewed American naval blockade is also isolating Iranian ports.Interestingly, Iran has launched missiles and drones toward American bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Qatar, and attacked UAE-connected vessels, but has so far refrained from firing at Israel. This hesitation suggests restored Israeli deterrence under Netanyahu’s leadership.For years Netanyahu was mocked for identifying Iran as the central threat. Yet under his leadership, Israel built the military, intelligence, and diplomatic foundations to confront the regime. He navigated complicated diplomacy with the Trump administration without public rupture, allowing Iran’s own behavior to destroy the flawed agreement.Netanyahu remains the leader best equipped to protect Israel. Recent statements by Gadi Eisenkot highlight how dangerous alternatives on the center-left would be.Strengthen your faith. Strengthen your support for Netanyahu. Governments matter, but our ultimate trust is in Hashem.Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMv Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelow Join our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulse Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=en Pulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetwork Visit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/ Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/

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Hear what is really going on, beyond the headlines, with Israel and the Jewish people. Avi Abelow is a proud Jew, living the Jewish dream in the ancestral homeland of the Jewish people, here to give you the true pulse of Israel.

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  • Creator
    Avi Abelow
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
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