Mortars fired at Iraqi base housing US troops

Iraqi military says no casualties in incident, which comes amid rising friction in Middle East between United States, Iran By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRAToday, 1:41 pm  0 0shares In this illustrative photo from February 13, 2018, an Iraqi army soldier stands guard near a US- made Iraqi Air Force F-16 fighter jet at the Balad Air Base, 45 miles […]

Storming The Beach!

Dr. Mike Murphy As we recently reflected back on D-Day, and remembered the sacrifice many made for us so we might experiencing freedom, I am reminded of a long-time neighbor of ours who was there that day.  Often, I would listen closely as he would recount the events of that day. I can still see the fear in his face as he told the story. And I can still feel the tears that would form in his eyes as he spoke of the friends he lost that day. As the small boats pulled toward the beach, he told me of …

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The Full Armor of God

Ephesians 6:10-18 (KJV)10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with …

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WHAT IT MEANS TO BELIEVE IN JESUS

John 3:16-1816 “For God so loved the world,that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. The apostle Paul told his jailer, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your …

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Rouhani: Iran will continue to scale back nuclear deal commitments

During a meeting with leaders of Turky, China, and other Asian countries the Iranian president said Teheran doesn’t see “positive signals” from other nations. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF, MAARIV ONLINE June 15, 2019 11:04   Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani listens during a news conference on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations […]

Arab League chief calls on Iran to ‘reverse course’ after tanker attacks

Ahmed Aboul Gheit warns Iranians against escalation with US, says determination of who was behind incident ‘only a matter of time’ By TOI STAFF and AGENCIESToday, 6:26 am  2 An oil tanker on fire in the Gulf of Oman, June 13, 2019 near the strategic Strait of Hormuz where two ships were reportedly attacked. (AP Photo/ISNA) The head of […]

Trump says Gulf tanker attacks have ‘Iran written all over it’

US president calls Iran ‘a nation of terror,’ and warns Tehran not to close strategic Strait of Hormuz, saying it wouldn’t manage to do so for very long By AGENCIES14 June 2019, 4:24 pm  0 48shares US President Donald Trump gestures into the audience as he speaks in the East Room of the White House, Thursday June […]

After fresh Gaza violence, army said pushing for ‘serious military campaign’

TV report says IDF wants to end policy of warning Gaza residents before airstrikes after two days of rocket attacks, but analysts say unlikely ahead of elections By TOI STAFF14 June 2019, 9:36 pm  9   Israeli soldiers work next to their tanks near the Israel Gaza border, Israel, Tuesday, March 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit) Top […]

Report: Iran fired missile at US UAV before Gulf attack

In the hours before attack on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman, the Iranians reportedly launched a missile at a US drone flying overhead. Elad Benari, Canada, 15/06/19  Still image from US military video of aftermath of tanker attack in Gulf of Oman Reuters In the hours before the attack on two tankers in […]

US lawmakers call on Merkel to blacklist Hezbollah

Four members of US House of Representatives urge German Chancellor to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist group. Elad Benari, Canada, 15/06/19 Four members of the US House of Representatives — two Democrats and two Republicans — have called on German Chancellor Angela Merkel to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist group, JTA reported on Friday. The […]

Hamas chief tells UN he doesn’t know who fired past week’s rockets at Israel

Ismail Haniyeh says terror group investigating who carried out attacks; United Nations envoy Nickolay Mladenov says Qatari cash to arrive in Gaza in coming days By TOI STAFFToday, 4:18 am     Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh (3rd-R) waves upon his arrival at a rally marking the 31st anniversary of the terror group’s founding, in Gaza City December […]

What was Iran’s plan behind tankers attack?

Iranian media falsely reported that the country rescued all the crew of the tankers, that one sank and even showed fake video. Why? Seth J. Frantzman June 15, 2019 01:23 Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz. (photo credit: REUTERS/HAMAD I MOHAMMED) Just after six in the morning on Thursday, June 13 the Kokuka […]

Israel-U.S.-Russian trilat to be held in Jerusalem on June 24

Netanyahu first proposed the idea at the Kremlin in February during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin that dealt primarily with Iran’s presence in Syria. Herb Keinon June 14, 2019 01:58 A first of its kind trilateral meeting between the National Security advisers of Israel, the US and Russia will be taking place in […]