Intifada is an Arabic word, typically translated as “uprising, resistance, or rebellion,” and we tend to see intifada-type actions being taken by Palestinians in Jerusalem these days. But are we seeing the birth of a true intifada? In 1987, and again in 2000, Palestinians launched what are known today as the First and Second Intifadas …
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Signs of the Times: Russia, Iran, and Radical Islam
For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will also be famines. These things are merely the beginning of birth pangs. ~ Mark 13:8 Nation against nation, kingdom against kingdom. In Greek, “ethnos against ethnos” (ethnic group against ethnic group). On the Mount of Olives about 2000 years …
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Israeli Airstrikes Said to Have Occurred Near Damascus
Syrian media has reported that Israeli jets carried out airstrikes on targets near Damascus on Sunday. Though Israeli authorities have not confirmed the operation, it is believed that Israeli fighter planes may have targeted Russian-made S-300 missile launchers warehoused near Damascus, potentially headed to Hezbollah in Lebanon. Meanwhile, Syrian officials called it "an aggression against …
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What Do Israelis Think of Americans?
As a Christian who stands with Israel in accordance with what the Bible teaches, I often wonder what Israel thinks as America turns her back more and more on Israel. During a visit to Israel a few years ago, our group had the unusual privilege of visiting the Knesset (Israel's Parliament), where we had a …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 