Intifada is an Arabic word, typically translated as “uprising, resistance, or rebellion,” and we tend to see intifada-type actions being taken by Palestinians in Jerusalem these days. But are we seeing the birth of a true intifada? In 1987, and again in 2000, Palestinians launched what are known today as the First and Second Intifadas …
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France Joins Other European Nations in Support of a “Palestinian State”
Following in the footsteps of Britain, Ireland, Sweden and Spain, the French lower house of Parliament voted (by more than a 2-to-1 margin) on Tuesday to recognize a "State of Palestine." Though the vote is non-binding and does not officially change France's foreign policy, I see several reasons for concern: The Muslim and Jewish populations …
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Is Peace Possible for Israel and Her Neighbors? (Part 2)
Welcome back eager learners! Yesterday we learned half of the answer to the question: “Will there ever be peace for Israel and her neighbors?” (See Part 1) Today, we’ll look at the other half of the answer! Indeed, final fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy concerning the coming of the Prince of Peace is yet to come. …
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Is Peace Possible for Israel and Her Neighbors? (Part 1)
This past week faithful prayer warriors from around the globe joined together to pray for the peace of Jerusalem (among other things). Psalm 122 clearly exhorts us to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, yet prophetic passages throughout the Bible tell us that there will be anything but peace in the last days. So, is …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 