India, Nov. 16 -- Israel may appear small on the map, but it is vast in experience, emotion, and historical depth. There is a famous Hebrew line that reflects the country's essence: "Nothing can stop a person who believes in their own strength."

This single line captures the spirit I encountered across Israel - a blend of resilience, faith, and an unbroken will to live fully.

During my recent journey through this extraordinary land, that spirit surrounded me everywhere: in the ancient stones of King David's Jerusalem, the old port city of Jaffa where St Peter is said to have stayed, the monumental remains of Herod the Great in Caesarea, Jerusalem and Masada, the serene waters of the Sea of Galilee where Jesus walked, and the perfectly m...