Word from Jerusalem – March 2017

The latest edition of Word from Jerusalem has just been released.  The publication produced by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem is a great resource from those with "boots on the ground" in Israel! In this issue, you will find: Jerusalem: The Valley of Decision - details the "enduring spiritual battle" that has raged throughout history there. A …

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PM Netanyahu to Meet with President Trump Tomorrow…What Can We Expect?

For the first time since Donald Trump became President, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel will sit face-to-face with Trump to discuss Middle East issues.  The two will meet at the White House tomorrow. While Netanyahu proclaims that he and Trump see "eye to eye," it is highly unlikely that Trump will give Israel everything …

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Abdullah, Abbas to Fight US Embassy Move to Jerusalem

Beginning with the bold statement above at the 2016 AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) Policy Conference, then-candidate Donald Trump pledged to move the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Israel's capital, Jerusalem.  He has repeated that promise many times, including after becoming President of the United States. However, it has brought about a firestorm …

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Palestinian Threats Regarding US Embassy Move to Jerusalem

Rhetoric is escalating from Palestinian officials in response to President Trump's campaign pledge to move the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.  Stating that moving the embassy would be a "declaration of war on Muslims," those officials vow to downgrade relations to the US, withdraw recognition of Israel, and are warning of a new …

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