Positive First Impressions on Trump’s Visits to Saudi Arabia and Israel

Hi friends, I am following the news, as you probably are, regarding President Trump's Middle East tour ahead of a trip to the Vatican, Brussels and the G7 Summit. I haven't analyzed as much news as I will eventually, but my initial impressions are positive.  I have seen much of Trump's speech given in Saudi …

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Six Days of Miracles: God’s Victorious Hand in the Six Day War

Jerusalem Day is approaching.  But what is the celebration about?  Why is it such a big deal in Israel?  We are examining those questions and more.  In fact, we’re in the middle of a series of posts featuring: Israel’s Greatest Hour of Danger – what led up to the Six Day War Six Days that …

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Six Days that Changed Israel’s Future

Welcome back!  As Israel heads toward celebration of Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day), we are taking a look at what that day represents.  It is in celebration of victory in the Six Day War of 1967, and this year marks the Jubilee Year (50th anniversary of that all-important victory). Yesterday, we focused on Israel’s Greatest Hour …

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To Move or Not to Move: History Behind the US Embassy in Tel Aviv

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, …

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