A Very Busy News Day: Terror, Palestinians, and the Bride Wears White

We are in the midst of examining the signs of the times, and often current news seems to line up with Bible prophecy.  There is lots in the news today, but I want to start with the lighter side.  Have you seen the news out of Israel?  A major storm hit, and below are some …

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Breaking News: UN Security Council Says No to Palestinian Statehood

The Palestinian draft resolution submitted to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday, calling for Israel to withdraw from "Palestinian territory" and creating a Palestinian state, has failed.  Resolutions need 9 votes from the 15-member council in order to pass.  While 8 countries (China, France, Argentina, Chile, Chad, Jordan, Russia and Luxembourg) voted in …

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Big Moves by the European Union and the UN Security Council

Critical moves have been made over the past few days in the European Union and the UN Security Council, both involving the Palestinians, and both having potentially significant impact on Israel. First, the European Union (EU) voted very strongly in favor of backing Palestinian statehood.  They claimed that the resolution "should go hand in hand …

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New UN Push on Israel; Israel Announces New Government Elections Next March

Two major developments regarding Israel are happening right now. First, following internal attacks on his leadership of the Israeli government, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired two cabinet members, creating a dissolution of the current government and a need for elections in March 2015.  Secondly, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly approved an Arab-backed resolution pressing for Israel …

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