VP Pence at AIPAC: A True Friend of Israel

Vice President Mike Pence delivered the keynote address at this year's AIPAC (American-Israel Public Affairs Committee, the largest pro-Israel group in the US) Conference in Washington DC this past Sunday evening.  While I was privileged to attend last year's AIPAC Conference, I am not there this year but am following closely the addresses and events …

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Who are the Palestinians?

The Arab League Summit will take place in Amman Jordan next week.  One major agenda item is the revised "peace plan" to deal with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But who are the Palestinians, and what are the origins of "Palestine?"  You may be surprised to know that the term "Palestinians" was first applied to Jewish people …

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Tensions Mount between Israel and Enemies to the North

The Isaiah 17/Ezekiel 38-39 pot is being stirred once again in Syria, as activity ramps up between Israel and her northern neighbors.  Within the past week or so: The IAF (Israeli Air Force) launched airstrikes on weapon caches and a weapons convoy headed from Syria to Hezbollah in Lebanon. (Friday, 3/17/17) The Assad regime in …

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ISIS Claims Responsibility for London Attack

In the face of a 68-nation summit to strengthen an anti-ISIS coalition, ISIS claims responsibility for the terrorist attack carried out yesterday in London.  Reports this morning confirm 3 dead and 40 injured. The New York Times reported that the attacker has been identified as English-born, 52-year-old, Khalid Masood, identified as “a peripheral figure” with links to violent …

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