Russian fighter jet shadows Israeli airliner on rout to Ben Gurion Airport

Itay BlumenthalPublished: 10.19.20 , 08:05 A Russian Sukhoi Su-27 fighter Jet on Sunday flew unusually close to an Israir commercial flight on rout from Rhodes to Ben Gurion Airport.The jet approached the Israeli airliner over Cyprian airspace and followed it at a distance of no more than 1.5 kilometers (1 mile) for a period of […]

Biden’s Proposed Middle East Policy Would End Any Prospect for Saudi-Israeli Normalization

Dr. Raphael BenLevi October 19, 2020 BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,780, October 19, 2020 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: It is Washington’s strong support for Saudi Arabia’s security needs, clear stance against Iran’s pursuit of regional hegemony, support for Saudi actions in Yemen, and willingness to set aside its criticism of Riyadh’s domestic policies that have allowed […]

The Parables of the Kingdom: Part 2

In part 1 of this post we consider the parables of the Kingdom of Heaven (and particularly the mystery truths about God’s Kingdom Program). Now we shall consider the the nine parables of Matthew 13:1‑53 (so also the parallel Mark 4:1‑34 and Luke 8:4‑18).[1] The New Testament contains four types of parables: simile (e.g. A is like/as B; I am […]

The Parables of the Kingdom and the Rejection of Messiahship: Part 1

Jesus answered them, “To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been granted.(Matt 13:11, NASB) This post, the first of two parts, shall primarily consider the parables of the Kingdom of Heaven or Kingdom of God – but particularly the mystery truths about […]

Islamic State calls to attack Saudi Arabia over Israel’s deals with UAE, Bahrain

Terror group says accords amount to ‘betrayal’ of Islam, accuses Riyadh of complicity and urges assault on Western targets as well as oil and money sources of ‘tyrant government’ By AFP and TOI staff 19 October 2020, 12:44 am   The Islamic State group on Sunday condemned Israel’s normalization accords with the United Arab Emirates […]

Iran defense minister: Stage set for Iran to buy and sell arms

JERUSALEM POST STAFF OCTOBER 19, 2020 00:11 Iran’s Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Sunday that Iran will start selling and buying arms now that the arms embargo has been lifted, according to Ynet. Hatami said that it is Iran’s “right to get what we need and to supply others in the world with what they […]

87–Hezekiah’s Healing

This event occurred in the period just after the decimation of the Assyrian army of Sennacherib. Sennacherib had fled to Nineveh and was afterwards assassinated by his sons. Additional information regarding this story is found in II Kings 20. Hezekiah’s illness occurred after that attempted invasion, and probably close to that time. Josephus affirms this […]

PM: ‘Israel has no better friends than our Christian friends’

Netanyahu lauds Christian Zionists during annual Christian Media Summit in Jerusalem, touts Abraham Accords as ‘hinge of history.’ Arutz Sheva Staff , 18/10/20 18:56 The Israeli government’s 4th Annual Christian Media Summit was held this evening, Sunday October 18, at the Friends of Zion Heritage Center in Jerusalem. For the first time ever, the event […]

Mnuchin: Trump win would bring peace between more countries and Israel

Mnuchin: Trump win would bring peace between more countries and Israel Mnuchin called the Abraham Accords between Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain “the most extraordinary outcome in the last 25 years.” By LAHAV HARKOV OCTOBER 18, 2020 17:59 More Arab and Muslim countries are likely to make peace if US President Donald Trump […]

Egypt condemns Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria

Egypt condemns Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria Egyptian Foreign Ministry says Israeli construction places two-state solution in “grave danger.”   Arutz Sheva Staff , 18/10/20 05:23 Egypt on Saturday condemned Israel’s approval of the construction of more than 5,000 units in communities in Judea and Samaria. Ambassador Ahmed Hafez, spokesman for the Egyptian Foreign […]

Iran issues stern warning to Europe about sending forces to Strait of Hormuz

News Desk2020-10-17 BEIRUT, LEBANON – Iran’s Assistant Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Abbas Araghchi, confirmed said on Wednesday, Tehran’s rejection of any foreign military presence – including European countries – in the Persian Gulf. According to the Fars News Agency, Araghchi said that instead of sending troops, military equipment and selling weapons to some countries […]

Lebanon ‘heavily relies’ on US to mediate maritime border talks

President Aoun said Lebanon relies on the US after he met with US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker. EVE YOUNG OCTOBER 17, 2020 19:28 Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun said on Friday that his country “heavily relies” on Washington to mediate talks with Israel on the maritime border, according to i24 […]