Sirens sounded in Israeli border cities this morning, signaling incoming rockets from the Gaza Strip. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have responded with airstrikes and ground fire intended to destroy Hamas militant positions inside the Gaza Strip. As night falls on Israel, operations continue. Please pray for wisdom as Israeli leadership makes critical decisions regarding the …
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Abdullah, Abbas to Fight US Embassy Move to Jerusalem
Beginning with the bold statement above at the 2016 AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) Policy Conference, then-candidate Donald Trump pledged to move the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Israel's capital, Jerusalem. He has repeated that promise many times, including after becoming President of the United States. However, it has brought about a firestorm …
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Iran Illegally Tests Ballistic Missile, Jordan’s King Abdullah Launching a “Working Visit” to the US
While the world, including the Middle East, seemed to simmer down somewhat during the tailend of American presidential elections, activity seems to be ramping up now that President Trump has taken office. On Sunday, Iran conducted another illegal test fire of a ballistic missile, said to have flown 600 kilometers (far enough to reach Israel), …
Response to Trump’s Executive Order Banning Immigration
In general, I am in agreement with Joel Rosenberg's assessment of President Trump's Executive Order temporarily banning immigrants from certain countries. However, as a nation, we MUST tone down the rhetoric between politicians, political parties, and Americans in general. It will do us absolutely no good to slam one another on issues or ideology. Let's …
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