What Does the Ceasefire Do?

As much as I wish peace in the Middle East was possible, it is difficult to see a path that gets us there. God's Word is clear that, in the last days, Jerusalem will be a heavy stone, injuring those who try to move it. (Zechariah 12:3) Not only will Israel always have enemies, in …

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Will the Ceasefire Hold?

In a last-minute move prior to President Trump's threat to attack Iran's infrastructure, Iran agreed to a ceasefire yesterday. The $64,000 question: Will they abide by it? Though Trump has proclaimed a "golden age of the Middle East," I must admit I'm a bit skeptical. The 2-week ceasefire includes agreements for both sides to cease …

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Can Gazans be Trusted with a Ceasefire?

Ok, let's be more specific...Can Gazans be trusted with a ceasefire as long as Hamas is still around? Perhaps that's an entirely different question. Perhaps not. Is Gaza Hamas and Hamas is Gaza? Is there a distinction between the two? It is very difficult to discern that. Currently, there are crowds of Gazans taking to …

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What’s Not Being Said Regarding the Hostage Deal

For the first time since the last hostage release over a year ago, it appears Israel and Hamas may be on the verge of a ceasefire deal that would include the release of 33 innocent Israeli hostages. We can all be grateful for that, though we long for the release of all hostages. However, the …

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