Following the Trump-Netanyahu press conference on Wednesday, there has been media frenzy about whether or not a two-state solution is still the primary objective in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. I commented on it briefly yesterday, but want to share some additional thoughts today. First, news feeds have been abuzz since the press conference with Trump administration officials …
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Happenings in the Middle East, as Trump and Netanyahu Plan to Meet
Today is the day Israelis and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been awaiting. Netanyahu is in Washington DC to meet in person with President Trump. After enduring 8 long years of anti-Israel policy from the former administration, Israelis see this as a chance to re-engage diplomatically with hopes of a better outcome. However, though Trump …
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ISIS Responsible for Rockets and Controls Gaza Tunnels
In a message provided to the media, ISIS proudly claims responsibility for the rocket attacks on Israel from the Sinai Peninsula earlier this week. "With the grace of God alone, a military squad fired several Grad rockets at encampments of Jewish usurpers in the city of Um al-Rashrash [Eilat] in order to teach the Jews …
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IDF Responds to Rocket Attacks from Gaza
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 …
