Jul 23, 2006 Posted on Jul 23, 2006 in Israel | 0 comments

Israel Warzone Updates

For the best day-by-day mapping of attacks and counter-attacks that I’ve found, check out the coverage by the Washington Post. They update it every day, and show all of the attack locations and related headlines. You can also select the day that you wish to see displayed. They have every day mapped out from July 15th to present.

Jul 21, 2006 Posted on Jul 21, 2006 in Israel | 0 comments

Middle East Conflict Status 07/21/06

As usual, the world leaders just “don’t get it.” And unfortunately, this will be the case until the people of the Almighty (including you and me) turn 180 degrees in accordance with true Tshuva (repentance) and allow Hashem to smash His enemies. Smiles and jeers are across the faces of world leaders (and even some reading this email) as the Jewish death toll rises. My “prediction” is that anti-Semitism will continue to rise, especially within Christianity and Israel will continue to be hounded by her enemies until the return of our Righteous Messiah. This is only the tip of the iceberg for what is in store.

Here are some prime examples of what I’m talking about:

NOTE: Some of the links included below are from observant Jewish sources. This means that some of these resources will not be available online from about 1:00pm CST (sundown in Israel) until about 2:00 or 3:00pm tomorrow (sundown in Israel) due to the careful protection of the Lord’s Sabbath.

Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero supporting Palestinian efforts:
http://freund.typepad.com/my_weblog/2006/07/europes_salonis.html

Nazareth Arabs being pounded by Hizbullah rockets welcome Hizbullah takeover:
http://www.israelnn.com/news.php3?id=107981

Jordanians protest and call for Hizbullah to “burn Israel”:
http://www.israelnn.com/news.php3?id=108042

Egyptians join the cry to destroy Israel:
http://www.israelnn.com/news.php3?id=108047

Here are some recent updates (courtesy of IsraelNN.com):

• Katyusha rockets fired from Lebanon are landing in Haifa, Tiberias, Nahariya, Akko and Tzfat. Numerous rockets have fallen in Haifa, landing in the Hadar neighborhood and on Neve’im Street, near City Hall.

• IDF Activating 5,000 Reservists. The IDF has announced today, Friday, that tzav-8 emergency activation orders are being distributed to many reservists who will be deployed in many areas, thereby releasing compulsory duty soldiers for deployment in northern Israel. The army media release states that soldiers from various battalions are being activated, totaling approximately a brigade. Earlier in the week, three battalions were activated and many hesder yeshiva students were activated, taken from yeshiva study halls back into active service.
• Iranian-made 220mm rockets, modified in Syria are striking Haifa, resulting in heavy property damage and injuries. The rockets carry over 100kg (220 lbs) of explosives and packed with metallic balls. In one of the rocket impact points today, a rocket cut through four stories of a concrete building, testifying to the intensity of impact.
• Israel acting humanely (but unnoticed by the media). Lebanese media reports that the Israel Air Force has dropped fliers over southern Lebanon, calling on residents to flee the area. According to the Lebanese report, southern Lebanese residents are instructed to move as far north as the Litani river, explaining the southern area will be targeted in IAF bombing raids.
• Six rockets landed in Tzfat a short time ago. In Nahariya, in another wave of attacks, five homes were damaged. Miraculously, there were no injuries in either city.

And these are but an infinitesimally small number of reports from a multitude of others.

For a very good assessment of both the tactical and spiritual status of the war from “Rabbi Rambo”, here is an excellent article:
Emuna News Special Report

If you don’t have these resources bookmarked yet, here are some great resources for TRUE and ACCURATE information on the Middle East crisis, as opposed to the lies we are being fed on our news networks:

Israel National News
http://www.israelnn.com/

The Michael Freund Blog (Founder & Chairman of Shavei Israel)
http://freund.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Lazer Beams (Rabbi Lazer Brody – aka “Rabbi Rambo”)
http://www.lazerbrody.net

WHAT CAN I DO???

I’m glad you asked. Here are some suggestions…

• Repent from acts in your life that are displeasing to the Almighty

• Pray for Israel and her soldiers (Israeli Rabbis have specifically requested the recitation of Psalms 13, 70, 125, and 128. Why not pray God’s Words?)
• Donate to pro-Israel charities
• Boycott products, services and organizations that are anti-Israel
• Distribute information to as many people as possible to let the truth of this situation be known
• Educate your family, friends and children on how critical it is to know which side of this we are to take. We must stand for righteousness, rather than wickedness, and we must stand when others are comfortable being seated. “The wicked prevail when good men do nothing.”

Jul 20, 2006 Posted on Jul 20, 2006 in Israel | 0 comments

Weak-Kneed Lebanese

Reports keep coming in like this one:

Lebanese leaders continue to call upon the international community to halt the Israeli military operation, turning to the United Nations, the European Union and the Vatican to apply pressure on Jerusalem.

For some reason, the Lebanese can’t figure out why the Israelis are bombing the heck out of them. I know some people aren’t that bright, but this seems particularly dull.

Listen up, Lebanon! If you REALLY want a cease-fire and are peace-loving, you’ll send out your military to round up and/or eliminate these Hizbullah thugs that you’re babysitting. If you REALLY want peace, you’ll get your Arab friends on the Muslim Hotline and tell them to kick Hizbullah’s butt and get them out of your country. If you REALLY want peace, you’ll do everything in your power to crush Hizbullah and the Syrian-Iranian support of trouble-makers in your country, instead of pulling the doggie’s tale and running to Momma because he’s growling at you. Wake up and smell the napalm, Lebanon.

Jul 19, 2006 Posted on Jul 19, 2006 in Israel, Prayer | 0 comments

Prayer Support Needed

(IsraelNN.com) Rabbis continue to call on Jews around the world to recite prayers and Psalms due to the ongoing warfare on Israel’s northern and southern borders, as well as for the safe return of captive soldiers. Special mention is made to recite Psalms 13, 70, 125, and 128.

Please increase your support of Israel through your prayers today.

Jul 18, 2006 Posted on Jul 18, 2006 in Israel, Prayer | 0 comments

IPF – Israeli Prayer Force

As I was watching CBS News last night (during the 10 minutes of power before our blackout) I saw this image appear as they panned from a stockpile of ammunition to what you now see. Immediately after this image was one of another Israeli soldier folding his tallit gadol. It was an incredible feeling to first of all see this from the troops, and second to see this on a major US network. You would have thought this was an image from israelnn.com! This is how the real war will be won. And just like Boaz said, this is the front that we all need to be fighting on. Even Olmert seems to have turned to the Almighty in these tragic days. Let’s tighten up our tefillin and fight like we mean it!