Month: October 2020

Psalm 83: Eternal Hatred versus Eternal Love

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Last week, President Trump Trump announced that Israel and Sudan agreed on a peace deal. While any such agreement is much appreciated and a great accomplishment, the question is how long this new treaty will last. The following article provides a few important answers regarding the Arab nations mentioned in Psalm 83: Many prophets of the Hebrew Scriptures accuse the various Arab states of perpetually hating Israel and the Jewish people. This hatred began with Ishmael and has been seething ever since. A passage that summarizes this sentiment is Psalm 83. Yet, as this article will show, the perpetual hatred …

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Hezbollah threat to Israel hinges on US election: Oren

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i24NEWS October 26, 2020, 05:05 AM AP Photo/Ariel SchalitIsraeli soldiers work on tanks in Israel’s Golan Heights near the border with Syria, not far from Lebanon border, on July 28, 2020. Israel’s former ambassador to US says IDF is factoring possible scenarios based on either Biden or Trump win The result of the upcoming US […]

Israel-Sudan Treaty Deals Blow to Iran, Terrorism

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by Yoav Limor / JNS.org JNS.org – The main achievement the Israel-Sudan peace treaty entails is not bilateral, but rather regional: Another country has left the cycle of conflict and ceases to serve as a hotbed of anti-Israel political and security activity. Unlike the peace deals with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, the treaty […]

Warm peace, cold calculation

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Peace is never stable and must be maintained by a balance of power. The Abraham Accords have shifted the balance against Iran. Op-ed. Yaron Buskila , 26/10/20 09:47 (JNS) – On Oct. 18, 2020, Israeli and Bahraini officials signed a normalization declaration in Manama, yet another step towards an official peace treaty. The establishment of […]

Turkey, Iran, Russia benefit from Azerbaijan, Armenia conflict – Analysis

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Today Turkey, Iran, Russia and China help determine more regional and global affairs as the US has retreated from dealing with foreign conflicts and what many see as “endless wars.” SETH J. FRANTZMAN OCTOBER 26, 2020 09:45 A month of fighting has taken place between Armenia and Azerbaijan, leaving cities smoldering and thousands of civilians […]

Erdogan to US threats: ‘You do not know whom you are dealing with!’

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News Desk 2020-10-25 BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that his country will not abandon the S-400 systems or their support for Azerbaijan despite the threats of the United States, stressing that “Turkey is not a tribal country.” “We took steps within the framework of the F-35 project, but you […]

Palestinians: What Needs to Be Done

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Khaled Abu ToamehOctober 25, 2020 at 5:00 am The question is: Will Iran step in to influence the Palestinian Authority? Will Iran manage to convince the Palestinian Authority to become part of an axis that includes Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and all the Iranian‑backed militias in Iraq? Where is Mahmoud Abbas taking the Palestinian Authority? […]

Islamic State warns Saudi Arabia after allies normalize ties with Israel

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Chatter about attack in kingdom highlights delicate balance in Saudi rulers’ plans for national reforms. JOSHUA SHUMAN/THE MEDIA LINE OCTOBER 26, 2020 08:42 How likely is it that followers of the Islamic State (ISIS) will heed its call on social media for attacks on Saudi oil pipelines and other infrastructure after the kingdom allowed planes […]

Iran, Turkey and Qatar condemn France over religious ‘desecration’

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Why would small groups in Gaza, such as Islamic Jihad, suddenly care about a cartoon in France when they have more pressing issues? This is a sort of regional competition over who “defends Muslims.” SETH J. FRANTZMAN OCTOBER 25, 2020 14:43 Turkey, Iran, Qatar, Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad have all come out with statements […]

Genesis Sermon Series 11. The Strategies of Satan. Genesis 3:1-5

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Genesis 011 – “The Strategies of Satan” – Genesis 3:1-5, October 25, 2020 Dr. Andy Woods, Sr. Pastor. This series is a verse by verse Bible exposition of the Book of Genesis. By Dr. Andy Woods Sermon Notes can be downloaded at the link below. https://slbc.org/sermon/genesis-011-t… Andy’s Ministry Website and speaking Schedule: https://www.andywoodsministries.org/ Podcast available […]

88–Hezekiah’s Pride

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Coming off a massive life-threatening illness and a major threat of the Assyrian’s attempt to conquer Jerusalem, Hezekiah was relieved and comforted with his prolonged life and the assurance of God’s promises to him. When the Babylonian emissaries came to him, he was happy to share his good fortune and wealth with them. The news […]

Israel to send $5 million worth of wheat to ‘our new friends in Sudan’

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‘We are looking forward to a warm peace,’ Netanyahu’s office says, as Jewish state seeks to provide Khartoum with swift crop of benefits for normalization deal TOI staffToday, 8:08 pm Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced Sunday that Israel is sending $5 million worth of wheat to Sudan following the announcement of normalization between the […]

IDF launches ‘Lethal Arrow’ drill simulating war with Hezbollah

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Large-scale, multi-front general staff drill will see thousands of troops take part. By ANNA AHRONHEIM OCTOBER 25, 2020 11:23 The Israeli military launched a large-scale multi-front exercise on Sunday morning, simulating war with the Lebanese Hezbollah. Dubbed “Lethal Arrow,” the multi-day general staff drill will see the participation of thousands of troops from various branches […]

Why is Iran suddenly interested in Palestinian Islamic Jihad again?

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Interest does not appear to be a coincidence because the group claimed it was “mobilizing” in Gaza over the weekend. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN OCTOBER 25, 2020 10:46 For almost a year Palestinian Islamic Jihad was largely absent from Iran’s media and political push. Now Iran is back, talking about Islamic Jihad in the media, […]