CUFI Weekly

Israelis brought in the new year seeking safety in bomb shelters as Hamas launched rockets from Gaza. While the world looks forward to new beginnings in 2024, Israelis continue to recover from the trauma of October 7, grieving lost loves ones, defending democracy, and battling totalitarian regimes. In this episode of the CUFI Weekly, Kasim emphasizes the need for Christian Americans to speak out a...

International organizations like the UN have once again revealed their disdain for Israel this week by calling for another cease-fire, which will only embolden Hamas while increasing danger to hostages and Israeli citizens. In this episode of the CUFI Weekly, Kasim stresses the importance of advocating for the hostages and speaking out against these corrupt organizations. The CUFI Minute is anothe...

Pressure on Israel to agree to a cease-fire with Hamas intensified this week from the West. But Westerners calling for a cease-fire fail to comprehend the bloody consequences that a short-term pause in fighting will inflict on innocent Gazans and Israelis. In this episode of the CUFI Weekly, Kasim details how another short-term cease-fire will only prolong the suffering of both groups. The CUFI Mi...

As the horrific extent of Hamas’s vicious sexual violence against Israeli women was exposed this week, activists and international women’s rights organizations remained silent or even dared to question the accounts of Hamas’s brutal attacks against Israeli women and girls on October 7.   In this episode of the CUFI Weekly, Kasim reveals the cowardice of those who refuse to condemn Hamas’s sexual v...

Hamas supporters are praising the group’s release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian terrorists as “humanitarian” even as reports surfaced this week that Hamas has sold 10-month-old Kfir, 4-year-old Ariel, and their mother, Shiri, to another terror group. In this episode of the CUFI Weekly, Kasim highlights the absurd claims of Hamas supporters who ignore the atrocities the terror group has c...

This week in DC, Pastor Hagee addressed a crowd of nearly 300,000 pro-Israel Americans in the nation’s capital, united against antisemitism and unwavering in their defense of Jewish people everywhere. The March with Israel sends a clear message to Jew haters nationwide: Americans support Israel and her people. In this episode of the CUFI Weekly, Kasim explains the importance of this demonstration...

From thousands of “activists” gathering in Washington to condemn Israel to numerous stories of Jewish college students being harassed and threatened Jew hatred is on full display across the country in recent weeks. But we can fight back! In this episode of the CUFI Weekly, Kasim shares an opportunity on November 14 for defenders of Israel to reject antisemitism and reveal their unwavering support...

Antisemitism spiked to record levels worldwide this week. While synagogues and Jewish schools received death threats, and students and professors spread vile antisemitic rhetoric on U.S. campuses, pogroms in Russia and Jew hatred in Europe were all on full display.   In this episode of the CUFI Minute, Kasim reveals how you can stand up for Israel and against Jew hatred right now. The CUFI Minute...

Jew hatred has skyrocketed online and in public across America. Following Hamas’s barbaric October 7 massacre, pro-Hamas demonstrators across the U.S. have come out in support of the attack and terrorist sympathizers have come out to intimidate Jewish students on college campuses.  In this episode of the CUFI Minute, Kasim encourages action and offers solutions to combat the rising tide of antisem...

Less than two weeks after Hamas’s vicious massacre of innocent Israelis, the international media was all too happy to baselessly attack Israel and across the country we’ve seen college students and others expressing support for Hamas. In this episode of the CUFI Minute, Kasim explains why Christians must counter the pro-Hamas narrative by spreading the truth everywhere we can. Listen now. The CUFI...

The October 7th Hamas massacre was the deadliest day in Jewish history since the Holocaust. In this edition of the CUFI Weekly, we discuss the horrific violence, the ensuing war, and what we can do to stand with Israel, in this her darkest hour. Listen now! The CUFI Minute is another way to enjoy CUFI’s online news and analysis segment, the CUFI Weekly. Featuring host Kasim Hafeez, this microcast...

Last week, a proposed measure was brought to the House floor that, if passed, would halt American funding of the Lebanese Armed Forces which is often allied with the terrorist group, Hezbollah. Unfortunately, the measure failed. In this episode of the CUFI Minute, learn how American funding of Hezbollah via the LAF affects Israeli citizens and why Americans should be outraged. Listen now!! The CUF...

This week, an explosive report emerged about a successful, high-level Iranian operation that used key American academics and officials to influence American policy towards Tehran. Both the Obama and Biden administrations appear to have been penetrated by these pro-Iran political operatives.  In this episode of the CUFI Minute, find out just how deep this scandal goes and how impactful this Iranian...

At the UN this week, Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi – often referred to as the “Butcher of Tehran” - lectured Western nations and admonished the U.S. for exiting the Iran nuclear accords. Meanwhile, UN personnel escorted Gilad Erdan, Israeli Ambassador to the UN, off the floor for protesting the tyrant’s speech. In this episode of the CUFI Minute, Kasim describes the importance of Erdan’s courage...

In this week’s episode of the CUFI Weekly, Kasim examines the spread of Iran’s tentacles as the Islamic Republic builds an airport in Lebanon, just 12 miles from the Israeli border. Also, this week, the United States government has agreed to pay an emboldened Iran $6 billion of frozen funds in exchange for the release of American hostages. Find out how these events increase threats to Israelis and...

Joshua 6 relays the historical account of how God unequivocally claimed Jericho for the people of Israel. However, this month, UNESCO will vote to name Jericho as a Palestinian heritage site to delegitimize Israel, the Jewish people, and their history. This vote is also an affront to Christians worldwide whose spiritual lineage is fundamentally tied to Israel and the Jewish people. In this episode...

Grassroots education and activism are at the heart of everything CUFI does. In this week’s edition of the CUFI Minute, we get a chance to watch highlights from CUFI’s Sunday evening Night to Honor Israel in North Dakota. With hundreds of attendees coming from all four corners of the state, and both North Dakota Senators on hand to deliver remarks, this event exemplifies the energy and impact of CU...

This week, Shay Silas Nigreker (60), his 28-year-old son Aviad Nir (28), as well as Batsheva Nigri (42) were gunned down in two separate attacks by Palestinian terrorists (may their memories be a blessing). The deadliest year for Israelis since the Second Intifada, 2023 has seen 35 innocent people murdered by Palestinian terrorists. Where is the international outrage? In this episode of the CUFI W...

Two terrorist groups with a shared hatred for Israel met this week in Gaza to discuss strengthening their bilateral relationship. Meanwhile, world leaders and the media have remained largely silent regarding the implications of the meeting. In this episode of the CUFI Minute, Kasim describes the imminent threat that unification between these groups poses to Israelis and Palestinians. Listen now! T...

This week, Israeli patrolman Chen Amir (of blessed memory) gave his life to protect others in a terror attack in Tel Aviv. The terrorist who killed Amir was from the West Bank area of Jenin where terrorists are funded and trained to kill Israeli citizens. In this episode of the CUFI Minute, Kasim contrasts media coverage of this week’s attack versus last month’s IDF operation in Jenin to root out...

Since its inception in 1979, the Iranian Republic and its proxies have initiated international violence, intimidation, and terror. Despite sanctions imposed to limit the sale of Iranian oil, Iran still manages to illicitly transport and sell oil to fund its nuclear program, terror attacks, and brutalization of Iranian citizens.   In this episode of the CUFI Weekly, learn how CUFI is partnering wit...

During the 2023 CUFI Summit, over 1,000 CUFI members introduced the CHAI Act to legislators on Capitol Hill to ensure our taxpayer dollars do not subsidize the effort to economically boycott Israel into extinction. In this episode of the CUFI Minute, Kasim describes how the CHAI Act will combat the discriminatory BDS movement that seeks to destroy the world’s only Jewish State. Find out how you ca...

This week, Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed Congress, but several members of Congress boycotted his address. In this episode of the CUFI Minute, Kasim discusses the antisemitism harbored by certain elected officials and how Christians can combat this bigotry. Tune in now.

The American media ignored a vile attack against a Jewish man in New York this week. How many other incidents of hatred against the Jewish community go unreported every day? Kasim answers that question in this week’s episode of the CUFI Minute and suggests ways that you can serve as an ally to the Jewish community. Listen now! The CUFI Minute is another way to enjoy CUFI’s online news and analysis...

The IDF launched its largest operation in 20 years in Jenin this week to curb the violence that has killed 50 Israelis over the past 12 months. In this episode of the CUFI Minute, Kasim shows how Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad use the Jenin refugee camp as a base to enact terror against Israeli civilians. But who does the world blames for this violence? Listen now. The CUFI Minute is another...