VFI News More than 1,000 Syrians Dead by New Regime, Kantz Pledged to Allow Druze Laborers in Israel

More than 1,000 Syrians Dead by New Regime, Kantz Pledged to Allow Druze Laborers in Israel . .

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More than 1,000 people, including women and children, have been killed in Syria as its new Islamist rulers clash with loyalists of the toppled Assad regime, marking one of the country’s most violent episodes since the conflict began there 14 years ago.

About 745 civilians from the Alawite minority have reportedly been killed since Thursday, March 6, when violence broke out between security forces for the ruling Sunni Islamist insurgent group and supporters of ex-President Bashar al-Assad, an Alawite himself.

The government said it was responding to attacks from remnants of the ousted president’s forces and blamed “individual actions” for the rampant violence.

It responded with a major counter-operation, attacking with helicopter gunships, drones, and artillery, and resulting in what Alawites have called “revenge killings” that included hundreds of civilians, according to reports.

An estimated 148 pro-Assad fighters and 125 security forces members were among the casualties, according to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights watchdog group. 

Alawite people told American media that, in addition to the killings, many of their homes were looted and set on fire in different neighborhoods near the western coast of Syria. (NYP/VFI News)

“Our Heavenly Father, we pray for all Syria’s innocent civilians, including our Christian brothers and sisters, to survive amid the chaos erupting in their country. We pray that You give them the strength to persevere and protect them from any enemy wishing to harm them. We pray in Yeshua's Name that You deliver them from all their troubles and give them wise leaders who seek Your will above all. We send our heartfelt condolences to all who have lost family members during this tragic ordeal and we pray that You comfort them.”

Minister of Defense Israel Katz promised on Sunday, March 9, that he would soon allow Druze from Syria to enter Israel for work.

"The government just approved an unprecedented aid program for the Druze and Circassian communities in Israel led by Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Finance Minister.”

He further stated: "As Minister of Defense, I salute them for their loyalty and bravery and their contribution to Israel's security in difficult and decisive times - we will continue to support them and we will defend their brothers in Syria from any threat."

"Soon, we will also allow Druze laborers from Syria to come work in the Golan Heights communities in Israel." Katz pledged: "We will protect the Druze in Syria - from any threat.” (INN/VFI News)

“For the poor will never cease from the land; therefore I command you, saying, ‘you shall open your hand wide to your brother, to your poor and your needy, in your land.’” - Deuteronomy 15:11

Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Eli Cohen signed an order on Sunday, March 9, instructing the Electric Company to stop supplying electricity to the Gaza Strip immediately.

"We will use all our means so all the hostages return and we will make sure that Hamas won't be in Gaza the day after the war," Cohen stated.

Leading up to the Minister's order to stop the sale of electricity, Israel would only transfer electricity directly to the water desalination plant in the central Gaza Strip.

The rest of the power in the Gaza Strip currently comes from generators and fuel. Since Israel stopped the flow of humanitarian aid last week, no fuel has been entering the Gaza Strip. (INN/VFI News)

“Dear Lord, we pray that You bring Hamas to release all the hostages swiftly and with no additional requests. We pray for whatever innocent civilians live in Gaza and ask that You provide for their needs. You give freedom to the captives, You are close to the brokenhearted, and You provide food at the appointed times.”

Vladislav Bongart had been emotionally and mentally deteriorating after his daughter's murder. Sofia Bongart loved red roses. She once told her family: “After I die, make me a white grave and bring me a red rose.”

She had just completed her military service and was beginning her adult life – a joyful and optimistic young woman.

On October 7, she traveled with a close friend to the Nova music festival, where both were murdered. Every week, her father, Vladislav, visited her white grave and placed red roses on it.

He carried the pain inside, withdrawing and deteriorating. About 15 days ago, he ended his life at 48 years old.

Now, in their apartment in Karmiel, Anna, his wife, and their younger daughter, Evelina, remain. Ten days after this second devastating blow, Anna spoke about the beautiful life their family once had and her attempt to rebuild while bearing immense grief.

“Vladislav’s dream was for us to have our own apartment so the girls would have their own space, something to hold onto after we were no longer here,” said Anna. The young couple worked hard, saved every shekel, and eventually bought an apartment.

Sofia was educated in Karmiel’s school system, attending Ort Psagot High School. “She was a quiet and well-mannered girl. She always respected those around her and was very sociable,” wrote Adi Alon, her middle school homeroom teacher. (JPost /VFI News)

“Dear God, we fervently pray for Anna and Evelina Bongart. We pray in Yeshua's name that You take them in Your loving embrace, comfort them, provide for all their needs, and help them grieve their loved ones while restoring their hope. We send our sincerest condolences to them and we pray for their mental and emotional wellbeing. May You protect their health and surround them with Your Love, as well as people who reflect You in their daily lives.”

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A Jewish student at King’s College in London was forced to lock himself in a room on campus to protect himself from an anti-Israel mob that was attempting to force its way through the door to get at him, Jewish media reported.

The student who was attacked had organized a conflict resolution event titled “From Conflict to Connection: Israelis and Iranians in Dialogue.”

During the event, when Iranian researcher Faezeh Alavi was speaking, an anti-Israel activist stood up and interrupted her, demanding that she explain how she could sit next to an Israeli person given the war in Gaza.

The mob of anti-Israel protesters that had gathered then began to chant "Free Palestine." Alavi, who left Iran at the age of 25 partly due to the regime's oppressive policies, had to be ushered out of the room by security. 

The event organizer summoned security and advised her to leave for her safety. His own safety remained at risk, however. He fled into a nearby chaplaincy room and locked the door. About five of the protesters followed and began banging on the door, attempting to get in. 

“I felt extremely unsafe. I was just distressed. I went into the room to get away from it all, but when I saw them trying to get in, I went into another room inside that room, to hide. That's when I knew that something was going to happen and there was malicious intent," he added. (INN/VFI News)

“Lord, we pray for the protection of Jewish students worldwide. We ask that no Jewish student will feel unsafe on campus and that all anti-Israel and antisemites will be driven away. We thank you for protecting the Jewish student at King’s College and we ask for more miracles like that for all Jewish students who are facing adversity. In Yeshua’s name we pray, amen”.

A synagogue in Casa Grande, Arizona was badly damaged in an arson attack last week, American media reported.

The "Kahal Hasidim" Jewish Community Center was set ablaze at about 2 am last Monday, March 3. 

The fire spread to the entire building, causing extensive damage throughout the structure and the destruction of much of what was inside.

The fire was brought under control at about 6 am, four hours after it was set. A 30-year-old man was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of causing the fire. 

The building also contained a grocery store allowing Jewish residents to purchase kosher food, a library, and classrooms. (INN/VFI News)

“I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” - John 10:9-10

Fewer than half of Americans sympathize more with Israelis than with Palestinians, according to a new Gallup poll, the lowest figure for Israelis since at least 2001.

The poll, published Thursday, March 6, found that 46% of respondents sympathize more with Israelis while 33% sympathize more with Palestinians. The 13-point gap is also the smallest since at least 2001.

Sympathy for Israelis has dropped in the past few years, as Israel has been led by a hardline right-wing government and, since the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023, fought a war against the terror group in Gaza.

Thursday’s poll was taken in February, spanning the time when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington, D.C. and President Donald Trump proposed a U.S. takeover of the Gaza Strip, which Netanyahu endorsed.

A decade ago, 62% of respondents sympathized more with Israelis, compared to 16% with the Palestinians. In 2022, the gap was 55% to 26%. (INN/VFI News)

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled on Thursday, March 6, that President Donald Trump will use sanctions to cripple Iran’s Islamic regime and to bring Russia to the negotiating table to end its illegal war of aggression in Ukraine.

Bessent, who made the remarks while speaking to the Economic Club of New York, said that Trump was deploying aggressive sanctions against Iran for “immediate maximum impact.”

“We are going to shut down Iran’s oil sector and drone manufacturing capabilities,” Bessent said, adding that the administration also will cut off the regime’s access to the international financial system.

“Making Iran broke again will mark the beginning of our updated sanctions policy,” he added. “If I were an Iranian, I would get all my money out of the rial now.”

His remarks come after the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism allegedly tried on multiple occasions to assassinate Trump last year, including reports that they smuggled shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles into the U.S. (DW/VFI News) 

“For the leaders of this people cause them to err, and those who are led by them are destroyed.” - Isaiah 9:16

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