What’s Up at the UN?

The 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly opened about 10 days ago, and "high-level meetings" commenced on September 22. The general debate began on September 24 and will continue until September 30.  But, what is really going on at the United Nations? Established after WWII to promote international cooperation, world leaders gather annually …

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Obama on ISIS; Interesting News from Egypt and the Palestinian Authority

Friends, thanks for jumping on board with me as we view current events through the lens of Scripture, and as we stand together in prayer for the peace of Jerusalem and her neighbors.Each day seems to bring news that should cause us to stop and consider how it aligns with Bible prophecy.  I believe we …

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The Truth Behind the Tunnels

In my last post, I re-blogged video clips that included IDF video of the destruction of Hamas terror tunnels (among other IDF operations in Gaza).  By now we know that terror tunnels, allowing Hamas operatives into Israel to conduct terrorist acts, were built with cement from Israel. According to IDF information, each tunnel cost about $3 million, …

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Israeli Shin Bet Thwarts Hamas Overthrow of Palestinian Authority

News out of Israel today reveals that Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency, similar to the FBI) has foiled an attempt by Hamas operatives to overthrow Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in order to destabilize the region and potentially incite a third intifada ("uprising, resistance").(Weapons seized by Shin Bet)The cell was reportedly funded by Hamas leaders in Turkey …

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