What's the surprise

This has my curiosity up.

http://www.jpost.com/LandedPages/PrintArticle.aspx?id=217320

U.S. looking to restart peace process soon

The United States is looking to get the ball rolling on the Israel/Palestinian peace process again. According to the following article from the Jerusalem Post President Obama is working on drafting a new peace proposal. It will be interesting to see how this proposal will treat Israel. Last week CBN reported that President Obama told European leaders to go hard on Israel since he couldn't for political reasons. Will this proposal he is crafting be hard on Israel?

http://www.jpost.com/LandedPages/PrintArticle.aspx?id=217428

In a related story, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has called the immediate resumption of peace talks.

http://www.jpost.com/LandedPages/PrintArticle.aspx?id=217361

The Latest on the United States and Israel

The United States is close to beginning a renewed push to bring about a peace agreement between the Israeli's and Palestinians. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has stated that U.S. policy regarding a peace plan will be revealed in the coming weeks. http://www.jpost.com/LandedPages/PrintArticle.aspx?id=216379 This is an issue that should be covered in prayer by Christians here in America. God has said He will bless those nations who bless Israel, and curse those who curse Israel. Throughout our nation's history we have blessed Israel, and we have been blessed because of it. Let's pray this continues. I have to admit, I'm worried this will be the case. There was a report today from CBN News that President Obama has told European leaders to be hard on Israel because he politically is in a place where he can't right now. That is not the attitude of an administration that is looking to "bless" Israel or look out for her best interests. Along these lines we should be praying for next month's meeting scheduled between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Obama. Netanyahu will be coming to Washington D.C. to meet with the president and to address a joint session of congress. At that time he will speak on the peace process and the threat Iran poses to Israel. http://www.jpost.com/LandedPages/PrintArticle.aspx?id=216692

Major Israel/Hamas conflict looming?

An IDF official is predicting that a large scale conflict between Israel and Hamas is inevitable in spite of the newly minted cease fire. The IDF is remaining on high alert with the possibility of escalated violence breaking out. A conflict involving Hamas, which is located in the Gaza strip, could lead to the battle between Israel and her near neighbors predicted by Psalm 83. http://www.jpost.com/LandedPages/PrintArticle.aspx?id=216215

Major escalation of fighting in Israel could be just around the corner

Since Saturday morning there have been over 50 rockets fired from Gaza into Israel. Israel will not tolerate this much longer before retaliating in a major way. Such a retaliation, or any other kind of escalation, could lead to a bigger regional conflict like those mentioned in Bible prophecy. http://www.jpost.com/LandedPages/PrintArticle.aspx?id=215857

From the "You don't mess with Israel" department

First this: http://www.jta.org/news/article/2011/04/07/3086771/pressure-iran-netanyahu-tells-merkel Pay special attention to Angela Merkel's position regarding a two-state solution (taking land from Israel). Then this: http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,14976864,00.html God will bless those who bless Israel, and curse those who curse Israel. Genesis 12:3

Israel preparing for war

Israel recently completed war games in preparation for an all out war with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Syria. A war involving these groups could help fulfill the prophecies of Psalm 83 and Isaiah 17. With all the violence and turmoil in the Middle-East, it is my opinion, that it is only a matter of time until some kind of higher level fighting breaks out involving Israel. http://www.prophecynewswatch.com/2011/April01/0124.html

Mid-East unrest could affect Israel-Palestinian peace process

The growing unrest in Middle-Eastern nations could lead to a renewed emphasis on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. After a recent meeting with the Israeli government, President Obama stressed the urgency for for finding a solution to this issue. The continuing turmoil in the region coupled a renewed drive for peace in Israel make the conditions ever riper for the fulfillment of end-time prophecy. http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/obama-changes-in-mideast-make-israel-palestinian-peace-more-urgent-than-ever-1.354294