Yael’s Holy Land Reflections

Thousands gather at Hostage Square to celebrate the return of the hostages, October 13, 2025.
Redemption in the Blink of an Eye
Yael reflects on the two years of war, release of the hostages, and Israel's future on her way back from Knesset.
United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visit the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, October 10, 2025.
Hamas War Peace Deal: "Glimmer of Hope"
Yael's statement on the agreed upon peace deal and the path ahead for Israel.
HaShomer HaChadash appreciation to IFCJ event
"The Dry Bones that Come to Life"
Yael joins Mike Gallagher to talk about the peace deal between Israel and Hamas after two years of war.
FOF_Echoing Spring Christian Church
From Tragedy to Triumph
Two years after October 7, Yael remembers the dark day and reflects on the light the Fellowship has helped support since then.
Yael Eckstein and Charlie Kirk on the set for The Charlie Kirk Show blue dress, "We the People" ti-shirt, smiling, happy
In Memory of Charlie Kirk, 1993 -- 2025
Yael fondly remembers the time she spent with Charlie Kirk, and the values they shared.
Police and rescue personnel at the scene of a terror attack at Ramot junction, near the entrance to Jerusalem, September 8, 2025.
For You, God, Life
Just a few hours ago, terrorists attacked a bus in Jerusalem, killing six people and injuring many more.
Truck delivering IFCJ aid to Druze and Christians in Syria, 2025
Yael on The Fellowship’s Emergency Aid to Syrian Christians and
Fox News features an interview with Yael Eckstein on our groundbreaking efforts to supply aid to persecuted religious minorities in Syria.
Yael Eckstein at Be'er Antilia, Israel in a navy blue satin dress with chin in hand looking thoughtful, pensive.
Yael Talks to Pastor Allen Jackson
Watch Yael talk with Fellowship friend Pastor Allen Jackson about the recent Iranian missile attacks, The Fellowship’s good work, and the possibility of peace.
Israeli flag, US flag, Old City, Jerusalem
Paying a Tough Price for Freedom – and Peace
We wake this morning not only to a new day, but to a new reality.
Coming Home – In a Time of War
Throughout my two decades living in the Holy Land—and especially since the terror and violence of October 7—I’ve always feared being trapped outside Israel while my family was trapped inside.
A man and woman standing together at a diplomatic event with Israeli and American flags in the background.
When Evil Strikes, God Calls Us to Love and Stand
Yael reflects on the murder of two Israeli embassy workers, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim.
A convoy of trucks and vans delivering aid traveling along a mountain road, surrounded by rugged terrain and sparse vegetation, under a cloudy sky.
Standing Together in the Face of Darkness
Yael writes about a moment of exceptional need, when The Fellowship reached beyond Israel’s border to help Christians being targeted in Syria.