Roughly 1.5 - 2 million (depending upon various statistics) Arabs live in Israel. Collectively, they are primarily known as Palestinians, as few will identify themselves as Israeli. Israel grants the same freedoms and privileges to Arabs as it does Jews. Arabs are represented in the Knesset (parliament), hold important government and civil positions (such as …
Continue reading Arab Israeli: “Israel holds hope for the entire Middle East”
Reports are out that President Trump will visit Israel in May, perhaps May 22-23. It is believed he will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and tour important sites such as the Western Wall, Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum and the city of Jerusalem. Ironically (or not so ironically!), that visit is just ahead of Israel's …
Continue reading President Trump will Visit Jerusalem in May…Will the Embassy go there Too?
Shabbat Shalom! The latest issue of Word from Jerusalem, published by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, is now available. This month's issue contains the following: "Before the Rooster Crows" - an article featuring a look at Peter's denial of Jesus, and the place in Jerusalem where that occurred. Here are pictures that will give a visual perspective …
The Palestinian Authority pledged a "new peace plan" as they prepared for the Arab League Summit yesterday. But the "new peace plan" is no different than the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative. “We [the Palestinians] want it to be implemented as it was in 2002, without amendments.” ~Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas That statement followed a recent …
Continue reading The PA’s “New Peace Plan” is the Same Old Peace Plan
Looking for the Blessed Hope 