As noted yesterday, President Trump makes an historic visit to Jerusalem later this month. There is speculation regarding whether or not he will make the "big announcement" to move the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. But wait...if Israel's seat of government is in Jerusalem, why is the embassy in Tel Aviv? Great question, …
Continue reading To Move or Not to Move: History Behind the US Embassy in Tel Aviv
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 …
