Random Acts of Violence this Past Week in Israel

You've likely seen bumper stickers encouraging "random acts of kindness."  Nice thought, and one we could all heed! However, random acts of violence seemed to be the theme of the week in Israel this past week.  Tragically, very early Thursday morning, arsonists set fire to the Church of the Multiplication in Tabgha (on the shores …

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More Terror Tunnels, Attack on a Canadian Official in Ramallah, Airstrike in Syria

Though seemingly benign compared to ISIS activity, terror continues to crouch on Israel’s borders.  Activity occurred in Egypt, Syria and the West Bank over the weekend. On Saturday, Egyptian security forces discovered and destroyed a 1200-meter terror tunnel from the Gaza Strip into the Sinai Peninsula.  The tunnels were replete with mortar shells and explosives, …

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ICC Begins Preliminary Investigations into War Crimes during Gaza Conflict

According to the Jerusalem Post, the International Criminal Court (ICC) is about to begin a preliminary investigation into potential war crimes committed during last summer's Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Gaza Strip.  The investigation could lead to possible war crimes on the part of Israeli or Palestinian individuals.  Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas recently signed documentation for …

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A Very Busy News Day: Terror, Palestinians, and the Bride Wears White

We are in the midst of examining the signs of the times, and often current news seems to line up with Bible prophecy.  There is lots in the news today, but I want to start with the lighter side.  Have you seen the news out of Israel?  A major storm hit, and below are some …

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