Israel to keep U.S in dark

Israel has sent word to the U.S that the will keep them in the dark about any upcoming strike on Iran.  I'm sure this will be a topic of discussion when Prime Minister Netanyahu visits Washington next month.

As I see it this decision could only have been made for one of two reasons.

1.  Israel wants to give the U.S. plausible deniability in dealing with Iran.

2.  Israel feels they can no longer trust the U.S.

Here is the take on the situation from Fox News.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/02/27/israelis-reportedly-dont-plan-to-notify-us-if-decision-made-to-strike-iran/

Netanyahu scheduled to visit U.S.

Israeli Prime Minister is scheduled to visit the U.S next month where, according to the following article, U.S. President Barak Obama will try to talk him out of attacking Iran.  Based on the way he has been treated on previous visits to the U.S., I'm not convinced he will listen. 

Something else strikes me as interesting from the following article as well.  It states that an Israeli strike on Iran could slow down there progress for a couple of years, but that is all.  It makes me wonder if in a couple of years Iran will have a weapon and believe they are finally in a position to wipe out Israel.  Two years from now could they have the coalition in place that Ezekiel 38-39 talks about? 

http://www.debka.com/article/21755/

Foreshadowing of Ezekiel 38-39 coalition

Russia has issued one of the strongest warning yet to Israel not to attack Iran.  They state as their reason a concern for the stability of the region.

It's interesting to see Russia take this position.  According to Ezekiel 38-39 Russia and Iran will be a part of the coalition of nations to attack Israel.  In the weeks and months to come you can expect to see the alliance between these two nations grow stronger and stronger.

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4193517,00.html

Conflict grows in Syria

One of the most interesting stories I am tracking in the news right now is the growing conflict in Syria.  Syrian President Bashar Assad is dealing with rebels unhappy with his cruel dictatorship.  According to the article I have linked below, there is growing concern about an all out civil war in Syria.

Prophetically speaking, this is an interesting possibility.  Isaiah 17:1 tells us that Damascus will one day be destroyed.  This has never happened in the history of the world.  While we know that it will happen, we don't know how or why it will happen.  Many have assumed that Damascus would be destroyed in a clash with another nation , in particular Israel.  However, it could be that it will be destroyed in a violent Syrian civil war.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/02/20/syrian-army-reinforcements-head-to-homs-ahead-suspected-offensive/

U.S. official in Israel

The White House National Security Adviser arrived in Israel today to once again try to dissuade the Israelis from  attacking Iran.  A spokesman for the U.K. also issued a statement encouraging Israel not to attack.  The heart of the concern for both is the consequences that could come form such an attack.  

Many are concerned that all out war could erupt if Israel were to attack Iran.  We are told in scripture that in the end there will be wars and rumors of wars.  In fact such a resulting war involving a number of nations in the Middle East could fulfill the prophecies of Psalm 83 and Ezekiel 38-39.

There is no doubt an attack could have crippling effects on the world economy.  However, a crippled economy could go a long way to bringing about the conditions the will bring about the appearance of the Antichrist.  

The situation in Israel right now is very serious.  We need to cover this situation in prayer.  

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/02/19/us-britain-urge-israel-not-to-attack-irans-nuclear-program/

Latest update from Israel

This article gives a good update on how close we might be to seeing an Israeli strike on Iran.  Of particular interest from the article is the fact that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be visiting Washington D.C. next week.  We need to pray he has favor with the leaders of our nation.  Also, we should pray our leaders give him the support he and Israel need as the confront Iran. 

http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/u-s-official-signs-pointing-to-increasing-likelihood-of-israeli-strike-on-iran-1.413654

New poll from Fox News

I was saddened to see a new poll tonight on Special Report on Fox News that says if Israel attacks Iran that 48% of Americans would prefer the U.S. to stay neutral opposed to 45% who would want the U.S. to support Israel.

Eventually all nations will turn against Israel, including the United States.  It's sad to see the day the U.S. no longer stand by Israel could be coming quickly.  The U.S. is not mentioned anywhere in Bible prophecy.  That is hard to fathom since the United States is the greatest nation the world has ever known.  It is obvious that something has to bring about the decline of the U.S. for it not to be mentioned in prophecy.  Turning its back on Israel could greatly accelerate the decline of the U.S.

Great commentary on the Israel/Iran situation

Here is some great commentary on the Israel/Iran situation.  It looks more and more like an Israeli strike is imminent.  I have to wonder if a strike by Israel on Iran will bring about the attack on Israel mentioned in Psalm 83, or if the Gog-Magog coalition of Ezekiel 38-39 could form in response to such an attack by Israel.

http://dailycaller.com/2012/02/04/krauthammer-leak-indicates-israeli-attack-on-iran-certain/

Panetta details timeline for possible Israeli strike on Iran

According to a report on "Special Report" on Fox News tonight, U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has stated that Israel could strike Iran as early as April.

The following article from the London Telegraph details his comments.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/iran/9058322/Leon-Panetta-believes-Israel-could-attack-Iran-in-the-spring.html

There is one quote from the article I find particularly disturbing.  Here it is:

"But the White House hasn't yet decided precisely how the United States would respond if the Israelis do attack."


Let's pray the White House figures out what its position should be.

Great read

I'm not going to comment much on this article, because there is not much that needs to be said.  You will be able to see from reading it that we are getting close to a possible strike on Iran by Israel.  As Christians we need to be praying earnestly for the following:

1.  Wisdom for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and all of Israel's leaders on how to proceed

2.  The peace of Jerusalem as scripture says we should

3.  Wisdom for the leaders of our nation to stand beside Israel and not turn against her

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/magazine/will-israel-attack-iran.html?_r=2&ref=magazine