Former IDF officer Mansour Ascar shares the plight of Druze in Syria, Israel’s role in saving lives, and why supporting Israel defends all minorities.
Who will Defend Syria’s Christians and Druze if not Israel?
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What is the position of Christians in Israel?
Christian minorities in the Middle East face growing challenges. In this interview, we speak with Shadi Khalloul, a prominent Maronite-Aramean Christian leader from Israel. He shares insights into the position of Christians in Israel and discusses how the ongoing unrest in Lebanon and Syria is affecting the region. Shadi also reflects on the impact of the Hezbollah conflict on the Aramaic community in northern Israel.
Middle East War – Is Biblical Prophecy Being Fulfilled?
Just over two months ago, at the beginning of October, the Jewish people began the year 5785 in the Hebrew calendar. By that time the State of Israel…
Centenary of the Mandate for Palestine: Part 4 – The Legal Obligations of the Mandate
The San Remo Resolution of 25 April 1920 gave Great Britain the responsibility for executing the Mandates for Palestine and for Mesopotamia (now Iraq).
Partition – The Idea of Two States
In 1920 the League of Nations approved the Mandate for Palestine. The idea was to enable the Jewish people to re-establish their homeland “in Palestine”. The territory of Palestine was one area, comprising what is today Israel, the West Bank and Jordan. The idea...
The Prophetic Yom Kippur War
This year marks the 45th anniversary of the dramatic Yom Kippur. The Yom Kippur war is not only a powerful story from the pages of history, but I believe it also prophetically foreshadows an even greater war to come—while also pointing to the means of deliverance and victory. Caught Napping On October 5th, 1973 the Egyptian army on the West bank of the Suez Canal were drawn up in full battle array with bridging equipment and rubber boats for crossing the Canal. The Egyptian side of the Suez was bristling with 100,000 troops, 1350 tanks and 2000 artillery pieces and heavy mortars. Meanwhile the Israeli side of the border barely numbered 450 aging reserve troops, 44 artillery pieces and only 3 tanks! The border with Syria was in an even worse situation with the Israeli troops and tanks outnumbered in even greater numbers. The thin line of Israeli tanks and troops on the Golan was all that separated the civilians of the Galilee region from the incoming armada of Syrian troops and tanks. The surprise attack caught Israel napping. The seemingly all-knowing Israeli intelligence community had been completely blindsided by the attack. Israel’s frontline soldiers were therefore unprepared for the […]
Can A Nation Be Born in one Day? Isaiah 66
Israel is celebrating her 70th birthday this year. What Israel has achieved and in 70 years is nothing short of astounding. Incredible. MIRACULOUS! That’s not a word I use much, but I use it regularly when I talk about Israel. As we celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday, remember to honour God for keeping His promises to His people and for fulfilling His Word. Many are aware of the passage in Isaiah about a nation being born in day. “Who has heard such a thing? Who has seen such things? Can a land be born in one day? Can a nation be brought forth all at once? As soon as Zion travailed, she also brought forth her sons.” – Isaiah 66:8 We read that and cheer loudly; “Yes, a land was born in one day! Yes, Israel was born on May 14, 1948. Praise God!” This is a correct response, the rebirth of the Sovereign State of Israel in May, 1948 was indeed the fulfilment of Isaiah 66:8, but I want to dig a little deeper to show you something even more astounding, even more miraculous—if that’s even possible. Isaiah 66:7-8, “Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she […]
Is Syria, an End Times Rehearsal?
Did you know at least one Arab source declares Israel has just seven years before being wiped off the map? Bassam Jarrar, a Palestinian Sunni Islamic scholar published ‘End of Israel 2022’ in Arabic. It was translated by discoveringislam.org Jarrar wrote the rst draft of his book in Lebanon, after being deported from Israel in 1993. He wrote: ‘Arab Muslims will re-enter the Al-Aqsa mosque for a second time, after destroying the Jewish state… the rst temple was destroyed in 586 BC… the forces that will re-enter Jerusalem will destroy, kill and tear apart everything that comes under their control.’ While some will interpret scriptures and events to suit a particular agenda the late Derek Prince said: ‘One of the major themes of Biblical prophecy is the destiny of Israel. From the birth of Israel as a nation to the final consummation of her destiny, every major stage has been predicted by her own prophets.’ (Prophetic Destinies, Derek Prince, Creation House.) Jesus said He will return to Jerusalem, His holy city. (Luke 21:24) So we can be certain Jerusalem remains and is in Jewish hands on that great and awesome day. Years ago a Syrian journalist interviewed on Palestinian Authority […]