Tag: Israel/Hamas conflict

No Turning Back

by atharris, posted in Israel, Israel/Hamas conflict, Middle East, Prophecy

As rockets and terrorist from Gaza continue to enter into Israel, over 300,000 Israelis reservist have been activated to move against Hamas and any other enemy of Israel.  The Gaza strip is turning to ruins as the Israeli Air Force has bombed a total of 1,200 targets so far and turned off their water and electricity source. The IDF has announced that combat helicopters are currently striking targets in Lebanon moving the war further out.

Hamas’s attacks on Israel were planned weeks in advance with 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗜𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀, according to a report in WSJ. Israel is preparing for the possible outbreak of full-scale regional war. We know Iran has been behind most of the aggression towards Israel for some time now. 

PM Netanyahu has stated “We are already in the campaign, and we are just getting started. Your leadership has been very strong in these difficult days. The state will leave no stone unturned to help all of you. I ask that you stand steadfast because we are going to change the Middle East. I embrace you and the residents. We are all with you and we will defeat them forcefully“. Jerusalem will become “Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem.” Zech. 12:2

So here we are folks, the beginning of the end I believe. There is much prophetic war prophecy to be fulfilled. It will certainly take time for this to play out, but the recent actions in the middle east have crossed a line. Meanwhile, back in the U.S., Pro-Hamas supporters have been rallying around the nation including in front of the White House. One rally in New York has called for Jihad. Will this escalation spill over into the U.S.? Could this be the dark days I warned about here: Watchman’s Warning

Be alert, stay watchful, and stay out of the big cities if at all possible. The current administration is not your friend and the more the Middle East spirals out of control, the chances of danger here will also increase. I am not a fear monger or sensationalist, but reality is here. Perhaps I am also to much of an optimist, for I am still hopeful for a blessing to come out of this, even if just for a short while. For Hope is all we have. 

For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. Romans 8:24-25

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Netanyahu addresses Israel

by atharris, posted in Israel/Hamas conflict
Dear citizens of Israel, Hamas forces invaded Israeli territory this morning, on the morning of a holiday and Shabbat, and murdered innocent civilians, children and the elderly. Hamas started a cruel and evil war. We will win this war, but the price is too heavy to bear. This is a very difficult day for all of us. Hamas wants to murder us all. It is an enemy who murders children and mothers in their homes, in their beds. An enemy who kidnaps the elderly, children, girls. Murderers who slap and slaughter our citizens, our children, who all in all went out to spend the holiday. What happened today is not seen in Israel – and I will make sure that it does not happen again. The entire government stands behind this decision. The IDF will immediately use all its strength to destroy Hamas’ capabilities. We will cripple them to the point of destruction and we will take revenge with might for this black day they have brought upon the State of Israel and its citizens. As Bialik said: “Satan has not yet created blood revenge for a small child.” All the places where Hamas is organized, of this city of evil, all the places where Hamas hides, operates from – we will turn them into cities of ruins. I say to the residents of Gaza: get out of there now, because we will act everywhere and with all the strength. At this time, IDF forces are clearing the last settlements of terrorists. They are going settlement by settlement, house by house and returning control to our hands. I send a hug and condolences from the bottom of my heart, to the bereaved families whose loved ones were murdered today in cold blood and with endless cruelty. We all also pray for the peace of the wounded and all those held hostage. I say to Hamas: You are responsible for their safety. Israel will come to account with anyone who harms one hair of their head. I am turning from here to the residents of the south – we all stand by your side, we are all proud of you for standing bravely, for fighting. To our beloved IDF soldiers, policemen, security personnel – remember that you are continuing the line of heroes of the people of Israel, of Yehoshua ben Nun, Judah the Maccabee, the heroes of 588 and all Israel’s wars. You are now fighting for the home of all of us, for the future of all of us. We are all with you, we all love you, we all salute you. To the medical and rescue teams, and to the many volunteers who showed up in force today in a long series of places – the people of Israel salute you. With the power of your spirit we will overcome our enemies. I spoke a few hours ago today with President Biden and with the leaders of the countries of the world to ensure Israel’s freedom of action for the continuation of the campaign. I thank President Biden for his clear and strong words. I thank the French President, the British Prime Minister and many other leaders for your unreserved support for Israel. I am now addressing all citizens of Israel, We stand together in the battle. This war will take time. She will be hard. Challenging days are still ahead. But I can guarantee one thing: with the help of God, with the help of the joint forces of all of us, with the help of our faith in the eternity of Israel – we will win.

War! Operation Iron Swords

by atharris, posted in Israel, Israel/Hamas conflict

War in Israel. On the 22nd anniversary of the 9-11 attacks, Joe Biden gave $6 billion to Iran for exchange of 5 American hostages.  Three weeks later the Iranian-Proxy Army Hamas of the Gaza Strip, launches a surprise attack against Israel. This attack also comes 50 years to the day from the Yom Kippur war of October 6, 1973. This war is not on the border, but a surprise attack inside of Israel in seven major locations. It has been learned that multiple homes not far from the Gaza Strip were taken over by the terrorist. The Palestinian workers from Gaza that entered daily into Israel were used as spies by Hamas for the invasion. 

As of this writing, over 4000 rockets have been fired into Israel from Gaza, 100 Israelis murdered, 800 wounded and untold number kidnapped.  PM Netanyhu has stated “The enemy will pay a price that it wasn’t even aware of”. Reserve soldiers are being called in and Israel is concerned this may only be a distraction to a larger planned attack from the north. At least 7 IDF battalions are fighting in southern Israel. 

Could this be the beginning of multiple prophetic wars for Israel, ultimately leading to the Gog and Magog war? The Antichrist will confirm the covenant with many for one week Daniel 9:27. Perhaps at this point, the world is in shock of the destruction that Israel has caused to its surrounding enemies from multiple wars including the supernatural intervention from God during the Gog Magog war just before this much anticipated treaty is confirmed with Israel and the Antichrist. Then shall the world say after the treaty, “For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape” 1 Th 5:3. We know that Israel causes much of this destruction from scripture. For example, Is 17 and the destruction of Damascus reads, “In that day shall his strong cities be as a forsaken bough, and an uppermost branch, which they left because of the children of Israel: and there shall be desolation” Is. 17:9. 

Remember, for the Gog and Magog war to commence, Israel must be “safe” and “without borders”. That certainly is not the case today. 

And thou shalt say, I will go up to the land of unwalled villages; I will go to them that are at rest, that dwell safely, all of them dwelling without walls, and having neither bars nor gates, Ez. 38:11

The Israeli security cabinet has approved a ground operation in Gaza in response to this attack. The border fence between Israel and Gaze was broken in multiple places, allowing the entry of terrorist. If these borders and walls are starting to come down, ironically with an act from the enemy, it may lead ultimately to Ez. 38:11. Pray for Israel.

We Stand With Israel

by atharris, posted in Israel, Jerusalem Watch, Prophecy
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Operation Protective Edge – day 48.

by atharris, posted in Israel/Hamas conflict, Middle East

OPE now in its 48th day, continues to drag on. Hamas has admitted to kidnapping of the three teens that started this war and has broken 6 consecutive cease-fires. Israel has lost at least 64 soldiers and 4 citizens while the number of dead in Gaza has reached over 2000 with at least 900 of those deaths as militants.

It has also been known for some time now that ISIS has a presence and strong influence in the Gaza Strip.The tone in Israel has been one of frustration against the Prime Minister and Defense Minister’s lackadaisical approach to completing the job and ending the war. But, that may have changed – a little…

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu Sunday issued new directives to Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon: Strike every source of terrorist attack from the Gaza Strip. “No more immunity” for sectors or respect for borders or even civilians. Opening the weekly cabinet meeting, Netanyahu and Yaalon said: ”We will continue to hammer Hamas – by air, for now. The world is beginning to grasp that Hamas is ISIS and ISIS is Hamas. Israel continues to stand by the civilized world.” Ya’alon aimed for national consensus when he said: “We stand by our policy of avoiding direct confrontation with Hamas or a decisive end to the war; preferring diplomatic closure.”

Recently Israel has targeted Hamas military leaders, killing at least 4 high ranking members. In return for supposed betrayal of Palestinian spying for Israel, Hamas has executed 27 Palestinians.

Hamas has now executed 27 Palestinians accused of spying for Israel, after killing another four Saturday. Seven were shot dead in a public square outside a Mosque after Friday prayers. The victims’ heads were shrouded in hoods and their hands tied behind their backs.  The executions were taped and released for publication.

Meanwhile in the backdrop of ISIS, and the Israel/Hamas conflict, Libya spirals into a larger civil war.

Five weeks of bombardment by grad rockets have devastated parts of the capital, which is suffering cuts to power, water and petrol. Hospitals are running short of vital drugs and thousands are fleeing the city as fighting rages on.
The battle leaves Libya in a state of civil war, with fighting also raging between Islamist brigades and nationalist forces of a former general, Khalifa Hiftar, raging 400 miles away in the eastern city of Benghazi. There were reports that jets from Hiftar had struck and sunk a ship from Misrata trying to bring ammunition to Islamist brigades in the city. – See more at: http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/politicians-and-militia-groups-vye-control-battle-torn-libya-99372368#sthash.y8wwvGR2.dpuf

 

The violence in the Middle East will continue to ebb and flow while ever gravitating to the flow culminating just before the beginning of the Tribulation – and then the world will change to that which has never been nor ever shall be again…..

 

 

 

 

Hamas attempt of PA Coup uncovered

by atharris, posted in Israel/Hamas conflict, Middle East

 

Remember there are 2 Muslim factions that make up the Palestinian community. Hamas in the Gaza Strip and the Palestinian Authority (PA) in the West Bank.

Israel’s security services revealed Monday that “the most dangerous Hamas network since the 80s” had been uncovered, plotting the violent overthrow of Palestinian Authority institutions in Ramallah and seizure of the West Bank. This coup was to be coupled with large-scale terrorist attacks in Israel. No date was attached to the revelation. Hamas terrorist cells were to converge on the PA seat from Jerusalem, Hebron, Nablus, Jericho and 37 Palestinian villages. . The Shin Bet (Israeli Intelligence) reported making 93 arrests in the plot that was allegedly orchestrated by Saleh al-Arouri from Istanbul, who has maintained a base of operation labeled “Hamas-West Bank,” with the knowledge of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, since his deportation in 2010.
Al-Arari took care of recruiting activists and transferring of funds for terrorist operations assisted by a forward command in Jordan. Hamas political leader Khaled Meshaal was alleged by the Israeli security services as in on the conspiracy. DEBKAfile finds the timing of this disclosure suggestive. It coincides with a meeting ion Qatar Monday between PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas and Meshaal, and may have been a reminder of Meshaal’s murky history – even though Egyptian President Abdel-Fatteh El-Sisi and Abbas must know all about the Hamas leader with whom they hope to conclude a deal for a long-term truce in Gaza.

http://www.debka.com/newsupdatepopup/9459/

http://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-says-it-foiled-hamas-plan-for-coup-against-pa-in-west-bank/

Hamas ultimatum

by atharris, posted in Israel, Middle East

Failing a Gaza seaport, the war goes on and thousands of Israelis will die

 

Hours before the 72-hour ceasefire was due to expire Friday morning, Aug. 8, the Palestinian Hamas’ military wing slapped down an ultimatum before Israel: Either allow the Gaza Strip to have an open seaport – which would be tantamount to lifting the Gaza blockade – or prepare for a long and brutal war of attrition with thousands of fatalities.

Hamas’ decision about extending the ceasefire was tensely awaited Thursday night after Israel’s acceptance. Instead, the Palestinian Islamists declared that the war would go on unless Israel bowed to their dictates.
Israel’s envoys had previously rejected their demand for a deep sea Gaza port in the talks taking place in Cairo under Egyptian auspices.

Abu Obeida, spokesman of Hamas’ military wing, Ezz e-Din Al-Qassam,  also announced that his movement had acquired new rockets with larger warheads than the more than 3,000 fired against the Israeli population in the month-long conflict, and they would be aimed at Israel’s Ben Gurion international airport. Israel would be severed from its air transport ties with the outside world, he said.
“We demand our fundamental rights,” said the Hamas spokesman, in a statement that was broadcast live Thursday night. “We call on our envoys to the Cairo talks not to continue negotiations until Israel surrenders to our demand for a seaport. The war is not over until the siege of Gaza ends.”

 

http://www.debka.com/article/24176/Hamas-ultimatum-Failing-a-Gaza-seaport-the-war-goes-on-and-thousands-of-Israelis-will-die