WHAT THE ARAB SPRING HAS WROUGHT

While American liberals reacted with glee over the uprisings across the Middle East, including the overthrow of Egypt's Hosni Mubarak, what has been the outcome? We find in Egypt, for instance, there has been a growing anti-Israel sentiment and, within Israel, a growing concern that Israel is now more vulnerable to attack than before. The Arab Spring in Egypt has given permission for the more destabilizing elements within Islam to become more prominent in the region.

The proponents of the uprisings, here in the U.S., lauded the overthrown of Egypt's Hosni Mubarak, ignoring the fact that for decades Mubarak has held back the more violent streams within Islam, the Muslim Brotherhood for instance, thus maintaining a semblance of peace between Egypt and Israel.

But now?

We're seeing Israel coming under a growing threat. This week we have seen two attacks on Israel, stemming from the Gaza Strip -- which is between Israel and Egypt.

THURSDAY ATTACK ON ISRAEL: Reuters reported that "Gunmen kill six in Israel in attack near Egypt border." News item here (or below).

FRIDAY ATTACK ON ISRAEL: Israeli News reported that "Synagogue Hit as Grad Missiles Fired at Be’er Sheva and Ashdod." News item here (or below).

This reminds me of Prophet Kim Clement's comment that Islamic radicals were attempting a 30 day attack on Israel (an attack a day) for September, 2011, marking the 10th anniversary of 9/11. But in Clement's word, he says that this plan will be prevented.

Prayer is needed for the peace in Israel.

References:

http://www.jihadwatch.org/2011/08/islamic-jihadists-murder-six-wound-25-in-attacks-on-vehicles-in-southern-israel.html

http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/146967#.Tk7fTFtCOSp

http://kimclement.tv/?ref=play&i=521&nowshowing=1

Timeline of Obama Administration's Pro-Muslim Stance

"Facts are stubborn things," so said President Ronald Reagan on many occasions. So we thought we'd lay out the facts -- a timeline -- showing President Barack Obama's pro-Muslim stance, as a direct affront to this country's historical world view and, more importantly, to the weakening of our nation's security.

As a matter of fact, a number of Christian groups have stated that the oil spill in the Gulf is a direct result of God removing His hand of protection upon the U.S. because of the U.S.'s refusal to side with Israel. (The list comes from Pamela Geller's Atlas Shrugs blog.)

March 2009, Obama declares the "war on terror" is over despite a dramatic increase in jihad war ops.

March 2009, he floats the idea that he will talk to violent, genocidal Hamas.

March 2009, he demands, recruits and insists that more Muslim Americans work in the Obama administration.

April 2009, Obama tells Europe to admit Islamic Turkey into EU, much to the consternation of the Europeans.

April 2009, Obama demands non-Muslims respect Islam (despite our differences) in a speech in Turkey.

April 2009, Obama in a speech from Turkey: "We are not a Christian nation."

April 2009, Dalia Mogahed, the first hijab-clad senior adviser to Obama on Muslim affairs says in an interview with terrorist- and jihad-supporting Sheik Yusuf Qaradawi's website, "Many have claimed that terrorists have 'hijacked Islam'. I disagree. I think Islam is safe and thriving in the lives of Muslims around the world. What the terrorists have been allowed to take over are Muslim grievances."

In April 2009, Obama lays groundwork for a partnership with Hamas.

May 2009, Obama promises to offer his "personal commitment" to Muslims.

May 2009, Obama calls America "one of the largest Muslim countries on the planet."

June 2009, Obama invites the Muslim Brotherhood, violent global jihadist group whose sole objective is a universal caliphate, to his speech to the ummah (Muslim community) in Cairo.

June 2009, Obama makes a stunning speech to the Muslim world from Al Azhar University in Cairo. It defies explanation.

July 2009, Obama reaches out to the violent jihadists of Hezb'allah.

July 2009, Obama creates a new office at the State department, Outreach to the Worldwide Muslim community, reporting directly to Hillary Clinton.

July 2009 State Department Welcomes Hamas Mouthpiece, Al-Quds TV, to DC to Film Propaganda.

Obama promises to close GITMO.

Obama is rebuked when plans are revealed for CIA prosecutions for 911 interrogations: Seven Ex-chiefs of CIA Oppose Case Review: ALL Sign letter to Stop CIA Persecutions.

In July, Obama sanctions the brutal crackdown of those marching for freedom in Iran and sides with the mullahcracy. He stands silent about the Iranian regime's mass executions, mass rape and murder.

July 2009, Obama plans to slash US nuclear arsenal.

September 2009. Bolton on Obama at the UN: "This is the most radical anti-Israel speech I can recall any president making" "I have to say I was very shaken by this speech."

October 2009, Obama offers millions in Muslim technology fund.

November 2009, Fort Hood Jihad Cover up: Obama Urges Congress To Put Off Fort Hood Probe, Warns Against Turning Tragedy Into "Political Theater."

November 2009, Obama offers the Taliban control of the Kandahar, Helmand, Oruzgan, Kunar and Nuristan provinces, in return for a halt to the Taliban missile attacks on U.S. bases.

November 2009, Obama Reaches out to bloody Jihadis in the Philippines.

On Thanksgiving eve, Obama issues a special Hajj message to the world's Muslims.

December 2009, Obama's "Non-Religious" White House Christmas and No Christmas Gifts for his Kids.

February 2010, Obama names a Hafiz to the Organization of the Islamic Conference. "And as a hafiz of the Koran, [Hussain] is a respected member of the American Muslim community," Obama said in his message to the Doha meeting, using the term for someone who has mastered and memorized the Muslim holy book.

February 2010, Obama cuts US space program, orders NASA to work with Muslim countries.

February 2010, covering up for jihadists in the White House.

Obama's counter terrorism adviser, John Brennan, Involved in Obama Passport Breach.

March 2010, Obama Obsession with Islam: Calls 'entrepreneurship summit' with Muslims.

April 2010, Libyan Pres Gaddafi Praises Obama: "Barakeh Obama is friend" "He is of Muslim descent, his policy should be supported...."

May 2010, Obama's Counterterrorism Adviser Calls Jihad "Legitimate Tenet of Islam."

May 2010, White House Pro-Terrorism John Brennan Speechifies in Arabic, Equates Terrorists with Shoplifters, Lawmakers Call for his Firing.

June 2010, Obama equivocates on the jihad warship convoy (affectionately named a "flotilla" by the media): Obama "Expressed a Deep Regret Over Loss of [Jihadist] Life."

June 2010, Obama Administration to Support Anti-Israel Resolution at UN.

Press conference in June 2010: First flagless "President." Ouch. How sad.

An Open Letter from Actor Jon Voight to President Obama

June 22, 2010

Dear President Obama:

You will be the first American president that lied to the Jewish people, and the American people as well, when you said that you would defend Israel, the only Democratic state in the Middle East, against all their enemies. You have done just the opposite. You have propagandized Israel, until they look like they are everyone's enemy - and it has resonated throughout the world. You are putting Israel in harm's way, and you have promoted anti-Semitism throughout the world.

You have brought this to a people who have given the world the Ten Commandments and most laws we live by today. The Jewish people have given the world our greatest scientist and philosophers, and the cures for many diseases, and now you play a very dangerous game so you can look like a true martyr to what you see and say are the underdogs. But the underdogs you defend are murderers and criminals and want Israel eradicated.

You have brought to Arizona a civil war, once again defending the criminals and illegals, creating a meltdown for good, loyal, law-abiding citizens. Your destruction of this country may never be remedied, and we may never recover. I pray to God you stop, and I hope the people in this great country realize your agenda is not for the betterment of mankind, but for the betterment of your politics.

With heartfelt and deep concern for America and Israel,

Jon Voight

© Copyright 2010 The Washington Times, LLC.

Helen Thomas: No Friend of Israel

The video you are about to see should shock you into reality, as to how prejudiced elements of our news media are towards Israel.

Providentially, we were able to capture this on video. It's just indicative of the liberal news media's anti-Israel mindset, and why we have to be vigilant about citing areas of bias.

For decades, Helen Thomas has been a stalwart White House correspondent since the Kennedy Administration. But after listening to what Thomas says about Israel, would we be able to believe that she is an unbiased reporter?

In her statement, she says that the Jews should get out of Palestine. It's unfortunate that a member of the White House Press Corps doesn't know that Jews inhabited the land since before the time of Christ.

UPDATE: Here is a segment from Fox and Friends, in which the Rabbi who took the footage speaks out. Included is Thomas' apology.



Here you can voice your opinion about the incident in a poll.

The Turkish Flotilla Incident -- Behind the Scenes!

Robert Stearns of Eagles Wings hosted today a conference call with Yuli-Yoel Edelstein, Israel's Minister of Public Affairs, about the recent Turkish Flotilla incident near Israeli waters. On the line were over 500 concerned Christians, of whom I was one.

The incident was simply an act of provocation to make Israel look bad before the world's stage. Therefore, be armed with these facts, despite sympathetic news stories towards those who would destroy Israel.

9 FACTS ABOUT THE GAZA FLOTILLA INCIDENT

1. A state of armed conflict exists between Israel and the Hamas regime controlling Gaza. Under international law, Israel has the right to protect the lives of its civilians and has undertaken measures to defend itself, including the imposition of a maritime blockade to curb the smuggling of weapons by Hamas.

2. Five of the six flotilla vessels offered passive resistance to the Israeli boarding parties, and the redirection of these vessels to Ashdod was accomplished in a peaceful manner. This indicates clearly that Israel had no intention of harming any flotilla protesters.

3. However, the activists on the sixth ship 'Mavi Marmara' violently attacked the Israeli landing party with knives, iron bars, hatchets, chains and other weapons. Some activists also discharged firearms and explosives, and threw an Israeli officer over the side of the ship.

4. The premeditated nature of the violence was evidenced by the clubs, knives and bullet-proof vests that were found aboard the ship, and the coordinated actions of the attackers.

5. Having expected behavior in keeping with the flotilla's numerous declarations of 'peaceful intent', the soldiers were instead confronted with a rapidly deteriorating 'lynch' situation.

6. After several Israeli personnel were wounded, some critically, the landing party was forced to act in self-defense. Regrettably, nine of the attackers were killed.

7. The organization responsible for the ship, the IHH, promotes an extreme anti-Western agenda which has been implicated in the recruitment and financing of Jihadist terrorists worldwide, including al Qaeda. Large quantities of cash were found on board, some in the pockets of the attackers and most in courier belts ready for transfer to the Hamas.

8. The flotilla's cargo is being off-loaded in Ashdod and the humanitarian items transferred overland to Gaza in accordance with standard operating procedures. On 1 June, the Israeli Cabinet decided that the participants of the flotilla are to be repatriated as expediently as possible.

9. Israel does not prevent aid from reaching Gaza via established land-based crossings and there is no lack of humanitarian aid to the Strip. Israel repeatedly proposed that the flotilla organizers land in the port of Ashdod and transfer their aid to Gaza through the existing overland crossings. Had the aid been delivered directly to Ashdod in the first place, as Israel offered, the entire tragic incident could have been avoided.

Sobering Times!

The greatness that was once America is sadly floundering in a sea of moral depravity, media deception and political corruption. Our nation is on the edge socially and morally as a wide range of horrific scenarios confronts us!

• Iran has stepped-up its nuclear weapons program and is threatening genocide upon Israel (it recently test-fired long-range missiles on Yom Kippur, as a display of intimidation against Israel and the West);
• Capitalism, the engine which commandeered wealth for this nation, is being chipped away at by a growing chorus of pro-socialistic, anti-God forces;
• The nation’s growing economic instability is causing the dollar to be devalued and potentially replaced as the world’s key currency;
• Out-of-control congressional spending is creating an insurmountable budget deficit that will strangle economic growth upon generations yet unborn;
• There is no sense of right and wrong, good and evil anymore;
• America is rapidly losing its foundational dependence upon God and has rejected its role as the world’s leading Christian nation, as an example to the world of God’s favor and blessings.

We desperately need answers from the Lord. Thankfully, the Lord does speak to us through prophets. Chuck Pierce, Bill Hamon, and Matt Sorger, three leading prophetic voices, will join together for the next Open Heavens Conference: Releasing the Apostolic and Prophetic. You don’t want to miss what the Lord wants to say and do.

AND WHAT OF ISRAEL?

Smoldering Firebrand Jesse Jackson gives a heads-up about new foreign policy initiatives should Barack Obama win the White House: say goodbye to U.S. concern over Israel (click title for story).

The change that Obama is voicing will directly hit Middle East policy, where Jackson says "decades of putting Israel's interests first" would end.

Jackson believes that, although "Zionists who have controlled American policy for decades" remain strong, they'll lose a great deal of their clout when Barack Obama enters the White House.

"Obama is about change," Jackson told the New York Post in a wide-ranging conversation. "And the change that Obama promises is not limited to what we do in America itself. It is a change of the way America looks at the world and its place in it."

The Obama "change" will severely derail U.S. prestige and leadership in the world.

(Since the news report came out, Jackson has backpedeled from his comments, and the Obama camp have distanced themselves from it.)