New memoir goes inside Christian captain’s time in Israel Defense Force
New memoir goes inside Christian captain’s time in Israel Defense Force
The Cross of Bethlehem by Ro’i Tov portrays the struggle of being a Christian Israeli military officer
LA PAZ, Bolivia – The Cross of Bethlehem: The Memoirs of a Refugee by Ro’i Tov seeks to reveal life in Israel as a Christian Israel Defense Force (IDF) officer– from human rights violations to the use of an extensive network of underground agents.
Tov grew up as an outsider in the tight-knit kibbutz along the Jordan Valley. In The Cross of Bethlehem, Tov seeks to share how he was caught between staying steadfast in his Christian faith and remaining obedient to his country’s military. Caught in a military that challenges his spiritual and moral beliefs, Tov achieved the rank of captain while serving in the IDF. When he left Israel and threatened to disclose the details of what he’s witnessed to the world, Tov became a refugee, traveling to Thailand, China, the United States and South America.
“There are no other works about Israel from a Christian angle and by an IDF officer,” says Tov. “Israel is in the news daily, and I believe my book gives a refreshing view on the events occurring in Israel.”
The Cross of Bethlehem: The Memoirs of a Refugee is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.
About the Author
Ro’i Tov is a graduate of Tel Aviv University and the Weizmann Institute of Science. In addition to his memoir, Tov is published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Molecular Physics and other scientific journals.
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