VP Pence is in the Middle East this weekend. Joel Rosenberg has interesting insight into the importance of Pence's visit. Check out his post...and let's pray for the Lord's guidance and wisdom to prevail in this important diplomatic visit.
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An Insider’s Commentary on the Destruction of Hamas Tunnels
Last Saturday night (January 13, 2018) Israeli Air Force jets launched an attack on a terror tunnel at the Keren Shalom Crossing on the border between Gaza, Israel and Egypt. The tunnel, confirmed to have been built by Hamas, was dug beneath significant infrastructure meant to provide Gaza residents with water, gas and oil from …
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Arab Reactions to Palestinian Failures
The Palestinian Authority has taken a hit following their ineffectiveness to sway world sentiment in favor of the Palestinian agenda. Following President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, widespread protest and rioting was expected. The Middle East was expected to become inflamed. Much to the chegrine of the Palestinian Authority and their …
Mr. Pence’s high-stakes trip to Egypt. (Joel Rosenberg’s op-ed for the Jerusalem Post)
Joel Rosenberg’s op-ed is dead-on. Let’s pray for God’s wisdom and guidance as VP Mike Pence travels to the Middle East this week. BTW – I can think of no better representative to carry forth the message of reconciliation than Mike Pence. May the Lord guide his steps and his message!
Rarely does a vice presidential trip carry high stakes for the future of US foreign policy. But all eyes will be on Mike Pence this week as he heads to Israel and Egypt.
The controversy over US President Donald Trump’s Jerusalem policy has significantly complicated the trip and threatens to undermine Washington’s heretofore rapidly warming relationship with its Sunni Arab allies.
It is critical that Pence not be perceived as taking a “victory lap” for the administration’s decision to recognize west Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Rather, he needs to carefully listen to Arab concerns, and cast a compelling vision of how achieving true peace – with America’s help – can dramatically improve the lives of Palestinian, Egyptian, Jordanian and Israeli moms, dads and children, while respecting the passions all Muslims, Christians and Jews have for the Holy City.
It is also vital that Pence tangibly strengthen our strategic alliance with…
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