For Zion's Sake

Alex and Alastair discuss Pope Francis's legacy regarding Israel following his death this week. With Hamas having sent their condolences, they look at his controversial statements regarding Israel's military action following October 7th, his recognition of a Palestinian state, and the moment that he prayed at a Vatican Nativity scene featuring the baby Jesus wrapped in a Palestinian keff...

Alex and Alastair discuss Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest visit to the White House looking at the positives and the potential blind spot President Trump may have regarding Turkey’s Erdogan.  They discuss the fact Israel denied entry to two anti-Israel British MPs and why Israel has every right to do so. Also, they give more information about CUFI’s call to investigate the BBC and how yo...

Alex and Alastair discuss the latest case of anti-Israel bias from the BBC where they were caught trying to craft anti-Israel narratives. They also look at the Archbishop of York's recent anti-Israel comments and the deeper problems this represents for the Church of England. It seems too many hearts are being hardened against Israel in both the world and, shamefully, inside the established ch...

Alex and Alastair discuss the controversial BBC documentary that was effectively a Hamas propaganda programme paid for by licence-fee payers and was used to spread hatred against Israel. They also discuss why this could have broken the UK’s anti-terror laws and why the BBC must be investigated. They also talk about Syria and how Christians are being targeted in the violence. They explain why Israe...

Alastair is joined today by Des Starritt. They discuss the sickening display put on by Hamas, parading the bodies of four Israeli hostages that had been held for more than 500 days in captivity. They share their thoughts on this very sombre and emotional day for the people of Israel and for the loved ones of Oded Lifshitz and of Shiri Bibas and her two children, Ariel and Kfir Bibas. They explain...

Alex and Alastair discuss President Trump's proposal for Gaza and why the world needs bold leadership to end this war. They discuss why the ‘two-state solution’ is not viable and why it is wrong for the world to try and force Israel to tolerate terrorists who are trying to wipe them out. Plus, they ask for your views about today's topics. What do you think about Trump's idea to rebu...

Alex and Alastair give their reaction to the return of three hostages on Sunday, with anticipation that more will be released in the coming days. They also explain how President Trump has already ordered some pro-Israel actions despite having only been in office a few days. With reports from the released hostages that they were held for a period by Hamas at a UN shelter for civilians, we ask wheth...

Alex and Alastair discuss the potential of a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas after 15 months of war. They also discuss the possibility that there will be a positive change at the ICJ following the president's resignation. They also give their views on the anti-Israel demonstration that is taking place in London on Saturday and why a shocking intervention by 29 MPs undermines the police&...

Alex and Alastair discuss their hopes and concerns regarding Israel in 2025 and delve into topics that Christians can be praying about. This podcast covers numerous topics from Turkey's anti-Israel rhetoric and protection of Hamas to the UK-Israel relationship's rocky past few months since Starmer entered office. They also discuss the upcoming Trump Presidency and what that could mean fo...

In this Christmas episode, Alex and Alastair dispute the 'Palestinian Jesus' lie that has sadly infected Church theology in the Middle East and in Britain. Digging into the Bible, they discuss the truth that Jesus was a Jew from Judea who fulfilled Biblical prophecy and why it is so important that Christians understand this. They also look at Pope Francis's blessing of a 'Pales...

Alex and Alastair discuss Israel's actions in Syria following the dramatic toppling of Syria's president, Bashar al-Assad. In just 48 hours, Israel is understood to have destroyed more than 80% of Syria's military equipment, including missiles, aircraft, ships and chemical weapons. Alex and Alastair explain why Israel has done this, and also why Israel is right to bolster its protec...

Alex and Alastair discuss the shocking display of antisemitic hatred towards Israel and support for Hamas terrorism at an Oxford Union debate and explain why they think the police should get involved. They also discuss the shameful resolution at the UN Security Council which the UK supported that called for a ceasefire without the condition of hostage release. They contrast this with President Tru...

Alex and Alastair discuss the absurd decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue arrest warrants against Israel's leaders and explain how International law is being weaponised by antisemites to attack Israel. They push back against the lies of the ICC's ruling and the absurdity of relying on fallible international law instead of the infallible Word of God. They talk about...

Alex and Alastair discuss the latest anti-Israel move from Turkey after Hamas leaders were given refuge in the country and President Erdogan announced it has cut ties with Israel. They discuss the anti-Israel views of Erdogan and his desire to see the Islamist conquest of Jerusalem. They also discuss  UK Foreign Minister David Lammy's statement at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) an...

Alex and Alastair explain what really happened in Amsterdam when Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans, Israelis, and Jews were violently attacked in what has been described as a modern-day 'pogrom'. They describe how large groups of Muslims deliberately hunted down Jews and that this wasn't simply football hooliganism as some of the media tried to portray. They also discuss the resignatio...

Alex and Alastair discuss President Trump's emphatic victory in the US election and ask what this might mean for America's relationship with Israel. They explain what happened in Israel when the news broke and the Mideast challenges facing Trump when he enters the White House in January. Alex and Alastair also share their thoughts about the new leader of the UK opposition. They also read...

Alex and Alastair discuss the outpouring of support for Hamas terrorism following the death of Yahya Sinwar. They also discuss why Israel was right to ban UNRWA and Al-Jazeera, two organisations that are actively working against Israel. They discuss why UNRWA needs to be disbanded and why Al-Jazeera should not be allowed to spread its anti-Israel propaganda on UK airwaves. Please let us know your...

Alex and Alastair discuss CUFI's experience at the October 7th memorial event in Hyde Park, London, where 30,000 people gathered to remember. They also discuss Archbishop Justin Welby's October 7th message which failed to mention 'Israel' by name. There are many things that don't make sense in the media, so in this podcast Alex and Alastair highlight a number of anti-Israe...

Alex and Alastair reflect on the October 7th terror attacks in this special episode to mark one year since the atrocities. They discuss the impact that the attacks had on Israel and the Jewish people worldwide; how Britain has changed over the past 12 months, especially with the rise of antisemitism. They also share how they felt personally when the events unfolded on that fateful day and invite l...

Alex and Alastair discuss the aspects of the Israel-Hezbollah war that the media refuses to explain. They also look at the brave MP who wore a "Hamas are Terrorists" hoodie that somehow caused controversy. And Prime Minister Keir Starmer's sausage faux pas that derailed the reporting on his speech and placed the media's focus on the hostages, which is ironic since his governmen...

Alex and Alastair discuss the widescale attack against Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon when thousands of pagers, walkie-talkies and other electronic devices simultaneously exploded. Did Hezbollah get the message? Also, they look at the latest from the United Nations and the first anti-Israel resolution put forward by the Palestinian Authority after the 'State of Palestine' was given a se...

Alex and Alastair look at the shocking incident of a Muslim woman storming a London church and shouting that she wanted to "kill the God of the Jews." They discuss the ideology behind this antisemitic behaviour and why Christians and Jews must stand together against the demonic threats against both the Church and Israel. They also discuss the landmark report highlighting the BBC's a...

Alex and Alastair discuss the partial ban of arms to Israel, announced this week by UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy. They explain why this is bad news for Britain and why the premise for the decision is completely flawed. Announced on the day that Israel was burying six Israeli hostages, they take aim at the UK government's lack of moral judgment in its relationship with Israel and why it is...

Alex and Alastair discuss the successful rescue of Israeli hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi by the IDF. Farhan survived for more than 326 days, mostly underground, under brutal Hamas captivity. As an Israeli Arab Muslim, his appreciation to be identified as Israeli and Israel's efforts to save both Jews and Arabs, bears testimony of Israel's true heart - a fact that is ignorantly overlooked by...

Alex and Alastair discuss the Scottish politician who was suspended by his party for saying there was no genocide in Gaza. They also look at why there really is no genocide in Gaza and that speaking this truth should be acceptable, especially in a British political party. Also, why did the United Nations fail to mention a single terror victim from Israel in its exhibition to honour terror victims...