Headlines From Israel: Iran, Syria and More!

Hi friends!  Though current news has not made a big "splash," there are several headlines from this week that go right along with our study!  We're in the midst of studying Ezekiel 38-39 and the Northern Invasion that will take place in the last days.  Those chapters tell us that Russia and Iran will lead …

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69th Session of the UN: What’s on the Agenda?

The days are getting shorter and the temperatures are getting cooler.  Fall must be on the way!  With it comes the annual United Nations General Assembly in New York City, where the world’s leaders get together to “maintain international peace and security...develop friendly relations among nations...achieve international co-operation in solving international problems.”  (According to the …

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Hamas Violates Fourth Straight Ceasefire Initiative

Once again, Hamas has shown absolutely no regard for its citizens, instead choosing to continue firing rockets into Israel.  The latest violation occurred Sunday after Israel had agreed to hold fire until midnight Sunday.  "Yet again Hamas is cynically exploiting the residents of Gaza in order to use them as human shields. Hamas first rejected …

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Israel Extends Ceasefire; North Korea Emerges as a Partner to Hamas

Despite recommencement of rocket fire by Hamas into Israel, Israel has agreed to extend the ceasefire until midnight Sunday.  According to the Jerusalem Post, Israel's security cabinet will meet again on Sunday to discuss future steps.  Meanwhile, US Secretary of State John Kerry is entertaining ceasefire ideas from Qatar and Turkey, two key Hamas allies …

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