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Inside The Epicenter With Joel Rosenberg

Joel C. Rosenberg and Lynn A. Rosenberg

Khalil Sayegh — How Does An Evangelical Palestinian From Gaza See The Gaza War? #285

May 20, 2025   ●   50 min

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Host Joel Rosenberg sits down with Khalil Sayegh, a Palestinian evangelical Christian who grew up in Gaza and now lives in the U.S. Khalil shares an intimate look at the devastating toll the recent war has taken on his family and community, from losing loved ones to the harsh realities of displacement and fear. Khalil speaks candidly about the challenges facing Gaza's Christians, the rising protests against Hamas, and what he believes needs to happen for real change. Together, Joel and Khalil navigate the roots of the conflict, the complexities of Palestinian-Israeli relations, and the hope that remains for Gaza's future. This episode offers a rare, heartfelt perspective you won't want to miss.

(00:02) Palestinian Experience from Afar
(04:43) Middle East Diplomatic Visit Tour
(09:23) Loss Amidst Conflict in Gaza
(13:01) Israel's Fluctuating Strategy on Hamas
(15:25) Sinwar's Hostage Gamble Theory
(17:39) Gazans Support Anti-Hamas Protests
(21:33) Unprecedented Protests in Beit Lahia
(23:51) Conversation with Palestinian Christian Khalil Sayegh
(26:55) Eschatology, Conflict, and Hope
(30:30) "Media Censorship and Fear in Gaza"
(34:31) Arab States' Conditions for Gaza Intervention
(38:59) AI-Driven Genocide Accusations
(41:01) Netanyahu Accusations and Public Opinion
(43:05) Egypt-Gaza Border Tensions
(48:24) Ending Hamas: A Path Forward


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Verse of the Day: Matthew chapter 11:28-30 - When Jesus said to the people that he saw, and from other scriptures that are near and related to these, but he saw, the people of the holy land as sheep without a shepherd, harassed, helpless, discouraged, and depressed. And he said to them, Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

Prayer:

Pray for Khalil Sayeg and his family that God will bless and strengthen them.
Pray for supernatural healing and calm for every single person who's been so terribly traumatized by this war.

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