1. Hostage Remains and Psychological Warfare
The podcast opens with a news story from the Jerusalem Post about Hamas returning partial remains to Israel.
These remains were not from known hostages, which the speaker describes as a form of psychological torture against Israeli families.
The Red Cross acted as an intermediary in the handover, but Hamas did not specify whose remains were being returned.

2. Personal Reflections and Pilgrimage
Ben then shares that this trip to Israel is a spiritual journey, visiting sites related to Jesus and expressing feelings of safety and peace in Jerusalem.
Encourages others to visit Israel, stating it feels safe despite the conflict.

3. Rise of Antisemitism in the U.S.
A major theme is the alleged rise of antisemitism among American conservatives.
Specific figures mentioned include Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson, and Nick Fuentes, accused of downplaying Israel’s importance as a U.S. ally.
The speaker references Senator Ted Cruz, who warned of a “growing cancer” of antisemitism on the political right and urged Christian leaders to confront it.

4. Media Criticism
Ben criticizes mainstream media for allegedly portraying Israel as the aggressor and failing to tell the stories of Israeli victims and hostages.

5. Support for Donald Trump
Ben praises Donald Trump’s leadership, particularly his role in the Abraham Accords and efforts to secure the release of hostages.
Expresses gratitude from Israelis for Trump’s support and contrasts it with previous U.S. administrations.

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1. Hostage Remains and Psychological Warfare
<ul>
<li>The podcast opens with a news story from the Jerusalem Post about Hamas returning partial remains to Israel.</li>
<li>These remains were not from known hostages, which the speaker describes as a form of psychological torture against Israeli families.</li>
<li>The Red Cross acted as an intermediary in the handover, but Hamas did not specify whose remains were being returned.</li>
</ul>
2. Personal Reflections and Pilgrimage
<ul>
<li>Ben then shares that this trip to Israel is a spiritual journey, visiting sites related to Jesus and expressing feelings of safety and peace in Jerusalem.</li>
<li>Encourages others to visit Israel, stating it feels safe despite the conflict.</li>
</ul>
3. Rise of Antisemitism in the U.S.
<ul>
<li>A major theme is the alleged rise of antisemitism among American conservatives.</li>
<li>Specific figures mentioned include Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson, and Nick Fuentes, accused of downplaying Israel&rsquo;s importance as a U.S. ally.</li>
<li>The speaker references Senator Ted Cruz, who warned of a &ldquo;growing cancer&rdquo; of antisemitism on the political right and urged Christian leaders to confront it.</li>
</ul>
4. Media Criticism
<ul>
<li>Ben criticizes mainstream media for allegedly portraying Israel as the aggressor and failing to tell the stories of Israeli victims and hostages.</li>
</ul>
5. Support for Donald Trump
<ul>
<li>Ben praises Donald Trump&rsquo;s leadership, particularly his role in the Abraham Accords and efforts to secure the release of hostages.</li>
<li>Expresses gratitude from Israelis for Trump&rsquo;s support and contrasts it with previous U.S. administrations.</li>
</ul>
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