Wish I’d said that
“We have now sunk to a depth at which restatement of the obvious is the first duty of intelligent men.”–George Orwell
Leaving prison, returning to terror
By ALEX FISHMAN, YNET— Two months after first wave of prisoner releases – on October 27 – the State of Israel is expected to release a second wave of Palestinian prisoners. As part of the preconditions for the resumption of peace negotiations, Israel is slated to release 104 prisoners who have been imprisoned since prior…
Islam – The Root of Middle East Turmoil
By EARL COX, JPOST— US President Barack Obama recently threatened to add to the widespread Middle East combustion by bombing Syria, because they had allegedly used chemical weapons on their own civilian people. Meanwhile, Israel is still standing by, holding its breath, and watching with keen special interest. In fact, as Israel looks to the…
This week’s prayer points
#1: THE SITUATION WITH IRAN The Obama administration has been involved in the six-party talks that took place in Geneva this week; discussing the removal of sanctions against Iran. Obama is in favor of removing some sanctions, if Iran is willing to make some compromises in its nuclear program. The Iranian leadership continues to declare…
Video: What stake do Christians have in the Jewish return to Zion?
What Stake do Christians Have in the Jewish Return To Zion? Watch this fun & interactive look at great pro-Israel Christians from history. A fun & interactive look at great pro-Israel Christians from history: Thomas Brightman (1562 – 1607) William Blackstone (1841-1935) Charles H. Spurgeon (1834 – 1892) Pope Benedict XV (1854 – 1922) William…
Scripture Reading for October 26, 2013
Torah: Genesis 23:1 – 25:18. “Chayei Sarah” (The life of Sarah …) Haftorah: I Kings 1:1 – 31 New Testament: I Corinthians 15:50-57 Gospel: Matthew 1:1 – 17, “Sepher hayuchaseen shel Yeshua” (The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ …)
An Israeli Soldier to American Jews: Wake up!
By HEN MAZZIG, Campus Coordinator for StandWithUs’ — As a young Israeli who had just completed five years of service in the IDF, I looked forward to my new job educating people in the Pacific Northwest about Israel. I was shocked, however, by the anti-Israel bigotry and hostility I encountered, especially in the greater Seattle…
Israel and the new Munich
By CAROLINE GLICK, JPOST — The Iranians have given no indication that they would be willing to suspend all uranium enrichment. Speaking to the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on Wednesday, Strategic Affairs Minister Yuval Steinitz explained Israel’s concerns about the nuclear negotiations with Iran in Geneva. “We’re worried Geneva 2013 will end up…
Netanyahu to meet Pope next week
By ASSOCIATED PRESS— Israel’s prime minister plans to meet with the pope on a trip to Italy next week. Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican next Wednesday. Israeli President Shimon Peres, who serves in a largely ceremonial position, met the head of the Catholic church in April. Earlier this week,…
How Palestinian hate prevents peace
By YUVAL STEINITZ, NY TIMES— On Sept. 26, the Palestinian Authority’s president, Mahmoud Abbas, told the United Nations General Assembly that the Palestinians “keep reaching out to the Israelis saying: let us work to make the culture of peace reign.” Honorable sentiments, to be sure, but sadly not free of hypocrisy. Just after returning from…