Major news outlets have confirmed Israeli airstrikes in and around Latakia, Syria on Monday. In the midst of the attacks, a Russian-made S-200 anti-aircraft defense system activated by Syrian forces, inadvertently shot down a Russian IL-20 that was on reconnaissance over the Mediterranean Sea. While Russian President Vladimir Putin cited "tragic chance events" publicly, Russia's …
Continue reading Russia is Furious! What Does that Mean for Israel?
Welcome back friends! As you know, President Trump has pulled the US out of the Iranian nuclear deal. However, that's only one of the many newsworthy events expected in the next few days. Certainly, there is fall-out from Trump's announcement yesterday. Netanyahu, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, European leaders, as well as some Arab states have …
Continue reading The Iran Deal is Nixed, but What Other News Can We Expect over the Next Few Days?
In what is believed to be their eighth official meeting in two years, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin tomorrow. Why so many visits in so few years? Are the two allies or enemies? I hear those questions at times and, while I don't pretend …
Continue reading Netanyahu, Putin to Meet in Moscow Tomorrow
Questions about the US-led attacks in Syria are swirling, so let's approach them the appropriate way: by viewing them through the lens of Scripture. What led up to the American-led attack? In brief, President Bashar al-Assad of Syria is opposed by rebel groups who have suffered under his tyrannical reign. Thus, to rid himself of …
Continue reading Afterthoughts: The US-led Attack on Syrian Chemical Weapons Facilities
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