Articles from Dr. Michael D. Evans http://216.147.74.32/articless4.php 120 Full article 1_977available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Iran is moving full speed ahead with its nuclear program, despite Western economic sanctions aimed at halting Tehran's atomic progress. According to diplomatic sources contacted by Reuters, the Islamic Republic is rapidly increasing the number of advanced uranium enrichment centrifuges installed at its Natanz underground plant. Diplomatic sources estimate between 500-600 so-called IR-2m centrifuges and empty centrifuge casings have now been put into place at the Natanz enrichment facility, located in central Iran. Just two months ago, the facility had 180 of the centrifuges, according to an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Iran, issued in February. Last month, the Islamic Republic announced its intention to build about 3,000 advanced centrifuges, however some Western experts and diplomats have questioned whether Iran had the capability and materials needed to produce such a large number of centrifuges and to run them smoothly. If hundreds of new centrifuges have now been installed, it will be problematic for some Western nations, according to nuclear expert Mark Fitzpatrick from the International Institute for Strategic Studies. "It indicates that Iran has made a significant breakthrough both in mastering the technology and in acquiring the raw materials," he said. "This development will be of major concern to countries that are worried about Iran's growing ability to quickly produce nuclear weapons." According to unidentified diplomats, the new centrifuges are not yet operational, but indicate Iran is moving quickly to replace its older 1970s era IR-1 machines. Centrifuges spin at supersonic speed to increase the fissile concentration of enriched uranium that can be used for either nuclear energy or to produce weapons. Iran claims to be enriching uranium for a planned network of nuclear power plants, but the West believes the work is in preparation for the development of nuclear weapons and wants the program halted. Talks between Iran and world powers this month failed to yield a diplomatic breakthrough on the standoff, and both the United States and Israel haven't ruled out military action as a last resort to prevent Tehran obtaining nuclear weapons. To read the original Reuters story, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option,Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket,Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:00:36 -0800 Full article 1_978available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The Arab pursuit of the destruction of Israel is relentless. While the rest of us read the news, then go our own ways, the enemies of Israel continue to plot and prepare for war against her. The World Tribune ran an exclusive report this week based on unidentified sources from within the IDF Home Front Command that indicated that Arab militants are building an arsenal of short-range missiles and rockets in the West Bank. Since Israel erected the security fence around the West Bank during the last decade, terrorism in Israel from the West Bank has, for all practical purposes, ceased. However, whilst fences can deter pedestrian terrorists or vehicular intrusions, they can do nothing to prevent rockets and missiles. We are now learning that Hamas and Hezbollah representatives are allegedly assisting potential terrorists in the West Bank to build and deliver deadly projectiles. The lessons learned in the Gaza Strip are now being transferred to the West Bank. This is much more problematic for Israel as its major cities would now be within easily in reach for random launches. While the rockets from Gaza have been largely incapable of reaching those cities, the same weapons in the hands of terrorists in the West Bank could generate major damage in heavily populated areas. According to Colonel Atai Shelach,"The most significant aspect, which we have not yet experienced in the West Bank, will involve the capability to launch steep-trajectory munitions at Israeli towns in the Judea and Samaria sectors as well as at Israeli cities in the inner plain, coastal plain and northern Samaria."He added that"The terrorist organizations on the West Bank have had sufficient time to prepare and learn from their brethren in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon how to deploy professionally." For more information on this story, click on this link. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:59:49 -0800 Full article 1_976available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Israel is ready and able to attack Iranian nuclear sites on its own, without the help of allies such as the United States. That's the assessment of Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Benny Gantz in a lengthy interview with Israel Radio. When asked if the IDF has the capabilities to attack Iran on its own, Gantz answered "unequivocally, yes." "The Iranian challenge is a meaningful one," Gantz told the interviewer. "We must look at it strategically long-term. We will do what needs to be done, when it needs to be done." Gantz denied reports that there has been disagreement among top political and military officials over a possible strike in Iran. "There are long, continuous discussions, and I presume we'll have more of those in the future, he said. On another front, Gantz said the IDF is prepared for possible military confrontations with Syria and Lebanon. "We are ready, at any given time, and in an immediate manner, for a war with Syria, both on the defense and on the offense. I don't see it happening tomorrow morning, but despite that we are ready" he told the radio interviewer. Gantz's assertion that Israel is capable of going it alone against Iran was echoed by Energy and Water Minister Silvan Shalom, who told the a gathering of Jewish leaders that Israel must take care of the Iranian threat by itself. Addressing the Israeli Jewish Congress's 2013 International Forum, Shalom said all the developments in the region are "going in the wrong direction." Pointing to what is happening in Syria, where an estimated 70,000 people have been killed, Shalom told the audience that "the world is not doing anything in order to stop it." That lack of response, he noted, "should teach us that we cannot put our future in the hands of the superpowers, even those that are very close to us, and we should do everything we can and everything that is needed in order to solve our difficulties by our own hands." When assessing the growing nuclear threat in Iran and the tepid world response, one is reminded of the apocryphal story of the Roman emperor Nero fiddling while Rome burns. While Iran races pell-mell toward becoming a nuclear power, the world talks and hopes that economic sanctions will bring Tehran to her senses. Meanwhile, Israeli leaders - such as Benny Gantz and Silvan Shalom - are realizing Israel may have to go it alone in stopping Iran from becoming a nuclear threat. To read the original Jerusalem Post articles, click here and here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book,The Samson Option,Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:12:26 -0800 Full article 1_975available at: middleeastmediagroup.com President George W. Bush was widely mocked and ridiculed in 2002 for referring to Iran and North Korea as two members of a three-country "axis of evil" that promoted terrorism worldwide. In his State of the Union address to the nation just four months after the September 11 terror attacks, Bush said: "North Korea is a regime arming with missiles and weapons of mass destruction, while starving its citizens. Iran aggressively pursues these weapons and exports terror, while an unelected few repress the Iranian people's hope for freedom. States like these, and their terrorist allies, constitute an axis of evil, arming to threaten the peace of the world. By seeking weapons of mass destruction, these regimes pose a grave and growing danger." Fast forward 11 years and few would mock Bush's assessment. North Korea's nuclear missiles threaten U.S. allies in Asia, while Iran is moving full-speed ahead toward developing its own nuclear weapons. In addition, Iran and North Korea have begun working together more closely in some scientific endeavors that cause raised eyebrows and grave concern for the West and Israel. Last September, the two nations signed a scientific-cooperation pact that U.S. officials said could advance the nuclear and missile programs of both countries. "Any 'scientific cooperation' between Iran and North Korea is potentially a source of real concern to us, and we'll have to follow it closely," said one senior U.S. official. Both American and Israeli officials are concerned North Korea could share with Iran the technologies it has developed to miniaturize a nuclear warhead and attach it to a medium-range missile. Tehran was reportedly experimenting with such technology in the early 2000s but suspended the work in 2003. Now, with North Korea as its teacher, that work may be ready to resume. The latest agreement -signed last September - also comes at a time when Tehran is closer to producing enough enriched nuclear fuel for a bomb. Obama administration officials say they're concerned that the two military allies will seek to use the new agreement to advance their nuclear capabilities, just as they have done to jointly developed their missile systems. According to Iranian state media, the agreement doesn't specify cooperation with North Korea on developing nuclear technologies. However, it does include the establishment of joint laboratories, exchanges of Iranian and North Korean scientists, and cooperative transfers in the energy and information technology sectors. Military cooperation between Iran and North Korea began during Iran's eight-year war with Iraq in the 1980s, when Pyongyang supplied light arms and artillery during an international arms embargo against the Islamic Republic. Since then - according to U.S. and United Nations officials - North Korea has functioned as a primary supplier of missile components to Tehran, and Iran's medium-range Shahab-3 missile is based on the design of North Korea's Nodong-1. Officials also worry that North Korea could provide Iran with a range of supplies for its nuclear program, including uranium ore, centrifuge machines and enriched uranium. And, perhaps, the missiles needed to delivery such a nuclear payload. Iranian nuclear scientists were also present at a North Korean missile launch, in March, 2012, according to South Korea's state news agency. It reported that a dozen Iranian nuclear experts witnessed the failed rocket launch. An anonymous diplomatic source told the newspaper, "The Iranians undoubtedly were there to observe the missile launch and receive test data from North Korea." Subsequent North Korean missile launches have also been reportedly witnessed by Iranian scientists, although those reports haven't been independently confirmed. The axis of evil defined by George W. Bush could ultimately turn into an axis of nuclear evil as cooperation between North Korea and Iran continues. Not only could Iran learn the technologies, they could also purchase a turnkey nuclear system that is ready to go without any further development on their part. Either way, such a turn of events would pose a grave threat to Israel, forcing them to take action against Iran, which in turn could ignite a regional conflict. To read the original Wall Street Journal article, click here. To read the second Wall Street Journal article, click here. To read the original Haaretz article, click here. To read President Bush's 2002 State of the Union address, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option,Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:05:17 -0800 Full article 1_974available at: middleeastmediagroup.com It has been reported that Agent 15 may be in Syria. No, we are not talking about 007 or Maxwell Smart. Agent 15, also known as BZ, or 3-Quinuclidinyl benzilate, is a chemical weapon. There is more and more evidence that it is the chemical agent that was reportedly used in Syria in December. Although almost any chemical could be deadly in certain circumstances, Agent 15 is not known for its killing power like its more pernicious cousins Sarin or mustard gas, but more for its ability to disorient and incapacitate those upon whom it is used. Instead of outright killing the enemy, it confuses them. The effects may include hallucinations, dizziness, erratic behavior, blurred vision, irrational behavior, euphoria, hypothermia, general restlessness or stupor. Medics attending victims of the alleged December attacked witness symptoms as described. The effects of Agent 15 poisoning may commence anywhere from half-an-hour to three days after exposure, but most typically within several hours, depending on how the chemical is delivered. Symptomatic response usually lasts anywhere from 72 to 96 hours, with the more severe responses lasting typically not more than 36 hours. Mild central nervous system symptoms usually appear within four hours of contact. Stupor and hypothermia typically set in between the fourth and 20th hour. Hallucinations and delusions are typically intense from hour 20 to hour 96. The final reactionary phase to exposure tends to be characterized by paranoia and other milder symptoms. If this is, indeed, the type of gas that was allegedly used, regardless of which side used it, it may be a clue to the intentions of one side to determine the effectiveness of using Agent 15 as an incapacitating weapon. It also, therefore, may imply that there is some thought being given to delivering the chemical to allow ground troops to almost literally impose their will on enemy combatants. We share this information so that our readers may be better able to discern what is actually happening just to the north of the nation of Israel and how those activities might potential effect Israel. Israel is surrounded by wars and rumors of wars. Where there is no war in the Middle East, there is almost always the threat of war, whether Arab versus Arab, or Arab versus Israel. Please pray with us for Israel and for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6). Pray that the Lord will keep and protect her from the battles going on around. Pray that Israel will turn to the Lord and honor him as Scripture promises that she will. Source material included Business Insider, Wikipedia, and Wired. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:02:45 -0800 Full article 1_973available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Many people assume that al-Qaeda did along with Osama bin Laden. Others believe that is true because President Obama claimed during his re-election campaign that we had brought al-Qaeda to its knees. Just because they have not been in the news lately does not mean that the organization is either dead or dying. Few people in the West had ever heard of al-Qaeda before September 11, 2001. Yet it was clear on that day that not only did they exist, they were ready to wreak unspeakable terror. Just a few days ago Ayman Al-Zawahiri, the successor to Osama bin Laden, spoke publicly for the first time since November 2012. It's probably fair to say that he is not a happy man. His 103 minute speech was a call for Muslims to get their focus back on their universal objective of setting up an Islamic state. He urged al-Qaeda fighters in Syria to snatch the victory out of the motley group of anti-Assad forces and re-establish the country as an Islamic state before the U.S., Israel, or even Moscow could intervene and win the spoils of the war - if, in fact, there is anything left of Syria when it is over. He called on the so-called Arab Spring countries to quell their internal turmoil and unite to form the basis for a world-wide Islamic caliphate ruled exclusively by Shariah law. He derided the Muslim Brotherhood government of Mahmoud Morsi for not being more aggressive. He complained that the new Egyptian constitution - which most Egyptians see as pro-Muslim and anti-Egyptian - as not adequate. Zawahiri said that it is not sufficient for Shariah to be "the main source" of law. For Zawahiri, Shariah must be "the only source." This is what gives al-Qaeda the title of "radical." It wants its goal, and it wants it now. Morsi knows all too well the result of trying to impose even a moderate change to Shariah as Egypt has been torn by strife since he and his cronies introduced the new constitution. The sum total of Zawahiri's speech was to rally all Muslims to overthrow their current governments and to subsequently unite under one Islamic banner. It at first, therefore, seems strange that he criticized Iran and the Islamic terrorist group Hezbollah for aligning with President Assad in Syria. In effect, the battlefield in Syria is comprised to a large extent of Muslim terrorists fighting Muslim terrorists. Zawahiri is trying to tell them to stop fighting against each other, take down the Syrian government and start the Islamic caliphate from Damascus. Remember that all Islamic leaders want to destroy Israel. All Islamic leaders want to make Jerusalem the capital city of a great, worldwide Islamic government ruled by Shariah law. Al-Qaeda continues to urge them all to reach their goal sooner rather than later. Sources for this article include Israel National News, UPI, the Times of Israel, and the Global Post. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 04:25:37 -0800 Full article 1_972available at: middleeastmediagroup.com On Tuesday, April 9, 2013, the tiny country of Bahrain became the first Arab country to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization. Bahrain is an island nation situated in the western Persian Gulf northwest of Qatar and the Strait of Hormuz. The country is ranked 187th in land mass at 295.5 square miles, 155th in population at 1.2 million, and 7th in density with 4,212 people per square mile. Its GDP of $31.1 billion USD places it at 91st and its per capita GDP of $27,556 is 33rd. This tiny country became a titan yesterday as is courageously recognized that Hezbollah is terrorist. Bahrain's decision to do so was based on Hassan Nasrallah's recite remarks that indicate that all countries in the Middle East are Hezbollah targets. By naming Hezbollah, Bahrain's government is sending a strong signal that it does not intend to become a victim of any extension of the so-called "Arab Spring." The country fended off some disruptive attempts in July of last year. Government officials have interrogated Syrian soldiers who have defected. The soldiers have reported that that Hezbollah cells have been training men in Syria specifically to carry out attacks in Bahrain. A cabinet member said that "The measure is to protect Bahrain's security and stability from Hezbollah's threats." Bahrain joins a list of countries which have already labeled Hezbollah as a terrorist organization, including the United States, Canada, the U.K., Holland, France, Australia and Israel. The European Union has declined to join the list as it "did not yet have sufficient evidence of its activity in Europe." This politically driven decision fails to comprehend that a terrorist organization is defined by its activity, not where it carries out that activity. Hezbollah is one of Israel's most dangerous enemies. Operating out of Lebanon, it is said to have tens of thousands of missiles already in position and aimed at Israeli cities. Its leaders continually call for the demise of Israel, in keeping with their founding documents that lists the "final obliteration" of Israel as one of its major goals. All of the uprisings in the Middle East ultimately are intended to create an Islamic caliphate with Jerusalem as its capital. That intention is simply the vision created for the Arab people to "drive Israel into the sea" and it is ultimately spawned from the hatred of Islamic governments toward the presence of the State of Israel. One of the things that we can pray for concerning Israel is the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6), especially as Hezbollah, al-Qaeda, Iran, Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood and others plot to overtake her. We know that Jehovah God is in control. Let us trust Him to keep Israel safe from all terror and harm. Sources for this story include CBN, the Jewish Press, al-Arabiya, and the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 04:23:01 -0800 Full article 1_971available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Iran marked National Nuclear Technology Day by opening two new uranium mines and a new production factory while the country's president boasted that the Islamic Republic "has gone nuclear." According to the official IRNA news agency, Iran opened the Saghand 1 and 2 uranium mines in the central city of Yazd and the Shahid Rezaeinejad yellow cake factory this week. The factory is capable of producing 60 tons of yellow cake uranium annually, which can then be processed into weapons-grade fuel. "They (world powers) tried their utmost to prevent Iran from going nuclear, but Iran has gone nuclear," Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said in a speech at Iran's Atomic Energy Organization. "This nuclear technology and power and science has been institutionalized…All the stages are in our control and every day that we go forward a new horizon opens up before the Iranian nation." Iran's announcement comes after the latest round of talks over the nation's nuclear program made little if any progress last week in Almaty Kazakhstan. The talks - between six world powers and Iran - centered over world concerns about the Islamic Republic's suspected push to develop nuclear weapons. Tehran has been offered a reduction in economic sanctions in exchange for a cutback in its nuclear pursuit. Iran continues to deny having military intentions, saying it needs nuclear power to generate electricity and for medical purposes. The rogue nation also wants the international community to recognize its right to enrich uranium. Despite the disappointment of last week's talks and the failure of the parties to even agree to further meetings, some diplomats say there is still hope. An unidentified senior Western diplomat told reporters, "There is enough substance for these negotiations to continue, [and] I would not expect a breakdown." Many Western diplomats don't expect much progress ahead of Iran's June presidential election, when Ahmadinejad's successor will be chosen. "The [Iranian] internal power struggle has an impact on negotiations," one diplomat said. "The internal tensions have an influence on a process such as negotiations but we don't even know who the [Iranian presidential] candidates will be." Iran continues to defy world powers as it pursues nuclear technology and the latest opening of two new mines and one new factory confirm that pursuit. Diplomats - fearful that Israel will take unilateral military action against Iranian nuclear facilities - continue holding out hope that economic sanctions and diplomacy will turn the tide. To read the original Reuters article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 04:16:07 -0800 Full article 1_970available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Accolades and an international outpouring of sympathies over the death of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher are dominating the headlines today. As praises abound for her political career, we felt it appropriate that we recognize her for the thing that she always called her most meaningful accomplishment. Although Mrs. Thatcher could have named almost anything from a long list of political accomplishments, it was something that happened in 1938, when she was 12 years old, that she cited throughout her entire life as her greatest accomplishment. Her older sister had received a letter from her pen-pal Edith Muhlbauer, a 17-year-old Austrian Jewish girl. Edith asked the Robert's family (Margaret's maiden name) to help her escape Vienna where the Nazis were beginning to round up the Jew, Margaret and Muriel went to work raising funds and recruiting the local Rotary club to assist in arranging Edith's escape. Once Edith arrived in Great Britain, she stayed for short periods of time with several families, including, of course, the Roberts. Edith has said that had it not been for the Roberts"I would have stayed in Vienna and they (the Nazis) would have killed me." Margaret recalled that,"She taught us what it was like to live as a Jew under an anti-Semitic regime. One thing Edith reported particularly stuck in my mind: The Jews were being made to scrub the streets." Margaret was outraged, but it taught her a life lesson -"Never hesitate to do what you can, for you may save a life." Not only was Mrs. Thatcher the first British Prime Minister to visit Israel, those close to her consistently said that there was not even"the faintest trace of anti-Semitism in her make up." In fact she was a cofounder of the Anglo-Israeli Friendship League of Finchley and a member of the Conservative Friends of Israel. Finchley was her parliamentary district. She was proud to be a member of the heavily populated Jewish constituency where she witnessed people uncommonly taking care of others. She said that,"In the thirty-three years that I represented Finchley, I never had a Jew come in poverty and desperation to one of my town meetings. She believed that Christians "would take closer note of the Jewish emphasis on self-help and acceptance of personal responsibility." Not everyone will agree with every decision she made as Prime Minister. Not everyone will agree with every decision that she made relative to Israel. However, the fact that she loved and cared so much for Israel and the Jews is undeniable. Five members of her cabinet were Jews. She often said that she simply could not understand anti-Semitism. Source material for this story included the Tablet, the Jewish Press, and Act for Australia. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 04:13:37 -0800 Full article 1_969available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Chemical weapons have been used at least once in the Syrian conflict, according to Western diplomats calling for a United Nations investigation. "There are several examples where we are quite sure that shells with chemicals have been used in a very sporadic way," one Western diplomat told the French news agency AFP. Another said "quite convincing evidence was sent to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, backing charges the weapons were used against the government forces of Syrian President Bashar Assad. The Syrian government wants the UN to investigate a chemical attack near Aleppo last month it says was launched by rebels. The opposition blames Assad's forces for that strike and also wants the UN team to look into other alleged chemical attacks perpetrated by the government. Investigators say there have been three alleged chemical weapons attacks: the one near Aleppo and another near Damascus, both in March, as well as one in Homs last December. The rebels and Assad's government each blame the other for all the attacks. So far, the Syrians will only allow inspectors access to the Aleppo site. The UN insists their team be allowed to visit both Aleppo and Homs. France and Britain representatives wrote to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon last month expressing their opinion that the mission should look into all three chemical weapons cases. If allowed to proceed, the investigation will try to sort out if chemical weapons were used, but not who used them. Western intelligence agencies believe Syria has one of the largest stockpiles of undeclared chemical weapons in the world. The United States, Israel, and Jordan are especially concerned about the fate of that arsenal, which is believed to be housed at several storage sites throughout the country. Among their concerns is the possibility that Assad may use the weapons in a desperate attempt to stay in power. There is also worry that some of the weapons could find their way into the hands of terror groups in Syria or Lebanon and ultimately be used against Israel. According to UN estimates, more than 70,000 people have died in the two-year old Syrian civil war. Lost in the he said-she said squabble over the use of chemical weapons is the interesting fact that neither side is denying their use - only blaming the other for the chemical weapons attacks. While they keep one eye on Iran's development of nuclear weapons, Israeli leaders are also watching the Syrian conflict, understandably nervous about who will end up with the key to the chemical weapons arsenal when the dust settles. Such a weapons cache would definitely pose a threat against Israel, especially if those weapons fall into the hands of terrorist groups such as Hamas. To read the original Jerusalem Post article, click here. To read the original Times of Israel article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 04:11:09 -0800 Full article 1_968available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Three weeks after President Obama's visit to Israel, his proposal for the basis for peace in the Middle East is becoming clearer. The big surprise is that his proposal is nothing new. Secretary of State John Kerry is currently on his third trip throughout the Middle East, including being with Obama during his visit. Kerry has been talking up the revival of the Arab Peace Initiative that was put on the table in 2002. This is absurd. First of all, the relevant portions of that proposal favor the Arab objectives 100% and leave Israel in an untenable position in terms of its national security. It is this very "peace" initiative that is summed up by the term "land for peace." It all boils down to Einstein's definition of insanity: "Doing things the same way and expecting different results." The basics of the initiative, drafted at a summit meeting of the Arab League require Israel to: Completely withdraw all troops from Gaza, the Golan Heights, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem Return all land won during the Six Day War of 1967 Solve the Palestinian refugee dilemma by "returning" them into Israel (although their own native countries still refuse to take them). In return, the Arab community would: Consider the Arab-Israeli conflict over and sign a peace agreement Establish "normal relations" with Israel Sell Israel 1,000 acres of Florida swamp and the Brooklyn Bridge for 10 shekels Okay, the swamp land and the bridge is something I made up, but I did it to illustrate the sheer stupidity it would take for Israel to consider such an offer. It has to make one wonder what the Obama administration is thinking. Does it really take more to illustrate how errant this idea is than to see what has happened in the Gaza Strip since Israel withdrew? More violence, terrorist attacks, and rockets launched into Israeli territory and the turning of Gaza into "a terror base for radical Islam." According to one source, Kerry is proposing a modification of the 1967 lines and "stronger security guarantees." The latter translates into what we have reported earlier - that Obama is, or will be, proposing a U.S. military presence somewhere in Israeli territory. By and large, the U.S., the U.N., and the world have ignored what Shimon Peres said when he was Foreign Minister in 2002: "It is clear that the details of any peace plan must be discussed directly between Israel and the Palestinians,and to make this possible, the Palestinian Authority must put an end to terror." We tend to forget why Israel was created. It was meant to be and it is a Jewish State. It is a homeland and refuge for the Jewish people. And there lies the problem. The Arabs have never wanted to a Jewish state in their corner of the world. The Arabs never sought ownership of the barren land that was put under the mandate of the British Government after World War I. The Arabs opposed the creation of a Jewish nation. The Arabs sought to destroy the Jewish nation the day it was birthed. The goal of Islamic militant organizations now is to wipe the Jewish nation off the map. Source material for this article included the Washington Post, the Palestine Chronicle, and The National. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book,The Samson Option,Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site Jerusalem World New swhere you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 04:08:02 -0800 Full article 1_964available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Hamas is reportedly training some rebel units fighting against the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad. According to the Times of London, members of the Izzadin Kassam Brigades are working with Free Syrian Army units in rebel-held neighborhoods in the Syrian capital of Damascus. "The Kassam Brigades have been training units very close to Damascus," one Western diplomat told the London paper. "These are specialists. They are really good," the official added. TheTimesreports Hamas has been helping the FSA dig a tunnel beneath Damascus in preparation for an attack against the city, a tactic the terror group previous used to smuggle supplies from Egypt into the Gaza Strip. According to a Palestinian source from a refugee camp in Lebanon, Hamas aide to the FSA is common knowledge, however Hamas officials deny having any affiliation with Syrian rebels. "It's a false thing. There are no members of Izzadin Kassam or any militant members of Hamas in Syria," says Osama Hamdan, a leading Hamas official based in Lebanon. "We don't interfere in the internal problems of Syria. From the beginning of what has happened in Syria we rejected as a movement any involvement of any Palestinian in the current events in Syria," he added. If true, Hamas would find themselves on the same side of the Syrian conflict as the U.S. in providing training to Syrian rebels. Last March, two European newspapers reported that the Syrian rebels were also getting training on the use of anti-tank weaponry from Americans in Jordan. However, it's not clear whether the Americans military or members of private firms were supplying the training. According to those reports, both British and French instructors and Jordanian intelligence services were also involved in training rebel forces. On the other side, the Syrian government is reportedly sending members of its tattered forces to a secret base in Iran for guerrilla combat training. The move is an effort to bolster Assad's armed forces which have been drained by two years of fighting and defections. Iranian officials have repeatedly denied military involvement in the Syrian conflict, saying they have provide only humanitarian aid and political support to Assad. The ongoing civil war in Lebanon is of great interest to Israel's leaders, who fear that lethal weapons being stockpiled by the Syrian government could fall into the wrong hands. Those armaments reportedly include chemical weapons that have been utilized in the two-year old Syrian civil war. In addition, the fall of the Assad government could lead to Hamas rule in Lebanon, increasing the terror group's power and influence in the Middle East. To read the original Jerusalem Post article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNew swhere you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sat, 6 Apr 2013 10:08:38 -0800 Full article 1_967available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The Israeli Air Force struck targets in Gaza early Wednesday in response to Palestinian rocket attacks against the Israeli coastal town of Sderot. Earlier, Israeli planes bombed Palestinian strongholds in Gaza after similar rocket attacks on Tuesday. The air force bombings marked the first Israeli attack on Gaza since an informal cease-fire was signed between Jerusalem and Hamas last November after an eight-day mini-war over similar rocket attacks dubbed "Pillar of Defense." Commenting on the air strikes, Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon said his country won't allow Palestinian militants to attack southern Israel from Gaza. "We will not allow shooting of any sort (even sporadic) towards our citizens and our forces," he said in a statement, adding that he holds Hamas responsible for all rocket attacks from Gaza, which it has governed since 2007. According to the Israeli military, five rockets have been fired in the past day, with three hitting Israel and the other two exploding prematurely inside Gaza. The militant Mujahadeen Shura Council took responsibility for the attacks against Israel, calling them a response to the death of a Palestinian inmate in an Israeli jail on Tuesday morning. The death of Maysara Abuhamdia from cancer sparked violence among Palestinian security prisoners, which then spread to East Jerusalem and the West Bank. Rocket fire from Gaza has decreased since November's Pillar of Defense campaign, but there have been sporadic attacks. Just two weeks ago, four rockets were fired at Israel from Gaza, coinciding with President Barack Obama's visit to Israel. During the eight days of violence in November, about 1,500 rockets were fired at Israel, including the first from Gaza to hit the Tel Aviv and Jerusalem areas. Six Israelis were killed and dozens wounded in those rocket attacks. In response, Israeli airstrikes caused considerable damage and killed 169 Palestinians - many of them militants. In response to the latest attacks, Israel's chief military spokesman, Brigadier General Yoav Mordechai said Israel "will not tolerate" returning to the days before the fighting in November when Palestinian rocket attacks were common. "Our goal," he told Israel Radio, "is to keep southern Israel quiet." To read the original Associated Press article, clickhere. To read the original Times of Israel article, clickhere. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sat, 6 Apr 2013 10:07:29 -0800 Full article 1_966available at: middleeastmediagroup.com March was the deadliest month ever in the two-year old Syrian civil war. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, more than 6,000 people were killed, including nearly 300 children and nearly as many women. The activist group says shelling and fighting in the northern city of Aleppo, the central city of Homs and around the capital of Damascus accounted for many of the casualties, which are most likely under reported. "Both sides are hiding information," group spokesman Rami Abdul-Rahman said. "It is very difficult to get correct info on the fighters because they don't want the information to hurt morale." Abdul-Rahman says the number of estimated rebel troops killed numbers about 1,480 with government deaths at about 1,460. The March toll easily topped the 5,400 people killed in August, 2012 Abdul-Rahman said, marking at least 62,000 people who have been killed overall in the fighting. Abdul-Rahman says his organization believes that number only reflects about half of those who actually died, because official numbers are hard to come by. Many deaths in the Syrian war go unreported by the government or rebel fighters, according to Abdul-Rahman, and there are tens of thousands detained in regime and rebel prisons whose fates are not known. In February, the United Nations reported that 70,000 people had been killed since the start of the conflict. The two-year old Syrian civil war has only added to the turmoil in the Middle East while increasing the potential threat against Israel. At stake is who will ultimately rule Israel's bordering neighbor and who will control Bashar Assad's arsenal, which is thought to include chemical weapons. To read the original Associated Press article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sat, 6 Apr 2013 10:05:02 -0800 Full article 1_965available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Unnamed Western diplomats have unveiled some of the mystery about where the Obama administration stands with the Syrian conflict. While there was nothing new about their statement that "Obama has been consistently against any significant military aid to the rebels," the revelation that "The president wants to sustain the Sunni rebellion as a means to pressure Iran to come to an agreement on the nuclear and other issues," is more of an eye-opener. This sentiment was shared by Javier Solana, the former Foreign Policy and Security Minister for the European Union. "I think that the United States has not taken a more active role in Syria from the beginning because they didn't want to disturb the possibility to give them space to negotiate with Iran." He went on to say that "They probably knew that getting very engaged against Assad, engaged even militarily, could contribute to a break in the potential negotiations with Tehran"(emphasis mine). The sources revealed that has proposed some kind of settlement with Iran to allow them to have some as of yet undeclared"influence" over Syria following the end of the war. This seems to fit with the scheme that we now know that President has suggested regarding some kind of alliance between Turkey, Iran and Egypt. How it helps stop the Iranian nuclear threat to Israel is beyond this writer's ability to conceive. Let stop to remember that sanctions imposed upon Iran havenot stoppedtheir nuclear program. Let's remember that there have beenno successfulnegotiations with Iran to stop their nuclear weapons program. And let's reaffirm that Iran has clearly said thatnothing will stopthem from developing nuclear weapons. It would make much more sense if we were told that the president will not support the rebel forces because the last time he did something like that in the name of democracy and freedom, he helped put the anti-Israeli, anti-Christian, anti-U.S., Muslim Brotherhood in control of an entire nation. Perhaps I should have said "in charge of" because they are certainly not "in control of" Egypt. Frankly President Obama has put himself between several rocks and hard places. If he were to send aid to Assad, the war would continue on. If he were to send aid to the rebels, he would be, once again arming and encouraging the Muslim Brotherhood, Hezbollah, and al-Qaeda. And he would still be no closer to stopping Iran's nuclear weapons program than he was four years ago. America cannot afford for its leadership to continue making deals with devils and thinking that we can gain peace in the Middle East. The administration and the congress need to make a bold commitment to support Israel at all costs and to let the God, whom our two nations (used to) trust, take care of the rest. While our administration keeps trying to reshuffle and deal over and over again, the game remains the same - Drive Israel into the Sea. This is no trivial pursuit. This is the battle of the ages. When the chips are down, there will be no negotiations. The news source for this article can be found at The World Tribune. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation,Cursed,The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sat, 6 Apr 2013 10:01:49 -0800 Full article 1_963available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Billboards calling for an end to American aid for Israel have begun popping up at train stations in New York and Connecticut. The billboards - calling Israel's treatment of Palestinians a form of apartheid - went up at 25 train stations on the first day of Passover and are scheduled to run for one month. They're sponsored by a group calling itself American Muslims for Palestine. "The campaign against U.S. aid for Israel targets neither Jews nor Passover, but rather Israeli apartheid and injustice," according to Michael Letwin of Jews for Palestinian Right of Return. Speaking at the launch of the billboards at the Metro North Harlem station, Letwin said "the best way to honor Passover, which celebrates Jewish liberation from ancient oppression, is to champion Palestinian human rights today." While calling Israel's treatment of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza a form of apartheid, the ads also feature a quote by South African social rights activist Desmond Tutu. The billboards - also timed to run just after President Obama's visit to Israel - come on the heels of similar ads accusing Israel of confiscating Palestinian land. Those ads were also displayed at some of the same stations. Social activists and community organizers love to champion the cause of the "oppressed" Palestinians and wring their hands over Israel's "occupation" of the West Bank and Gaza. In doing so, they ignore both ancient and modern history and never mention the attacks on Israel from militants in those territories. To read the original Jerusalem Post article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 2 Apr 2013 20:35:20 -0800 Full article 1_962available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Hamas says it is successfully turning Israeli spies and "persuading them to repent." As part of a Gaza-wide campaign, the terror group says over the past two weeks the number of Gaza residents who "repented and returned to the embrace of their people" has been at its highest since the beginning of the campaign. The group also claims it has seen more "repenting spies" over the past three months of 2013 than it did during all of 2010. Ibrahim Salah, a spokesman for Hamas's Interior Ministry, made the announcement on his Facebook page, writing "We assert that all those who repented and returned to the embrace of their people were not and will not be arrested. All their statements were collected far from the security headquarters, remaining secret. Now, they live a normal life after ridding themselves from the filth of treachery and collaboration." He says the Hamas clemency offer will only last until April 11, after which offenders will face "the shame and punishment which they deserve." Since taking over the Gaza Strip in June 2007, Hamas has been actively cracking down on Israeli agents and those who help them. Last November, after Israel's successful operation Pillar of Defense, Hamas operatives executed six suspected collaborators after charging them with filming Hamas positions on behalf of Israel. According to Arab media reports, Israel is actively trying to recruit new agents to counter the Hamas efforts. The London-based daily A-Sharq Al-Awsat reported that Israel has recently increased its efforts to recruit young Palestinian men through social networks, especially Facebook. In January, Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh denied allegations that Mossad, Israel's intelligence agency, had successfully recruited one of his office staff members. Replete with spies, double-agents and moles, the espionage game is played by every nation in the world in an attempt to learn the other's secrets. In modern times, Israel's Mossad, America's CIA, Britain's MI-6, and the old Russian KGB are perhaps the most well known spy agencies and frequently appear in spy thriller novels, movies and television shows. To read the original Times of Israel article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 2 Apr 2013 20:32:36 -0800 Full article 1_961available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Major General Aviv Kochavi, commander of Israeli Military Intelligence announced today that Iran has already sent 50,000 Hezbollah and Shiite fighters into Syria to help protect the crumbling regime of President Bashar Assad. Kochavi added that preparations are underway for the infusion of an additional 50,000. The attrition of Syrian troops is so bad that the total number of Syrian government forces has dropped from 220,000 to 50,000, which may explain why rebel forces have been able to make up so much ground recently. The depletion of Syrian troops is a result of both deaths and desertions. The government has also been unsuccessful in conscripting additional personnel. Only 20% of recruits required to report for military duty have showed up. It's like that most of those young men are in refugee camps in Turkey, Lebanon, or Jordan. The general pointed out that Iran and Hezbollah are in the Syrian conflict for the long haul,even if the Assad regime collapses. "The damages of the imminent fall of Syria are very high for both Iran and Hezbollah. Iran is losing a sole ally in the region surrounding Israel. It will lose the ability to transfer weaponry through Syria to Hezbollah. Iran and Hezbollah are both doing all in their power to assist Assad's regime. They support Assad operationally on the ground, with strategic consultation, intelligence, weapons." He went on to say that "They are establishing a 'People's Army' trained by Hezbollah and financed by Iran, currently consisting of 50,000 men, with plans to increase to 100,000. Iran and Hezbollah arealso preparing for the day after Assad's fall, when they will use this army toprotect their assets and interests in Syria." The point here is that whether Assad's regime falls or not, Iran and Hezbollah will have secured a highly strategic position from which they may continue to surround Israel and heighten the pressure of an already tense situation. Whether it is the Iranians and Hezbollah that win or it is the rebels who are aligned with al-Qaeda, Israel will end up in a more precarious position. Kochavi warned that "The threat of a security deterioration caused either by us attacking or a terrorist attack on us, is growing." To see more information clickhere. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography onWikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 2 Apr 2013 20:29:58 -0800 Full article 1_960available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Iran is on pace to have a nuclear weapon by July. That's according the a new report published this week, quoting unidentified security officials within the Israeli government. They say Iran is advancing "at a murderous pace," toward being able to build a weapon sometime this summer. The same sources claim U.S. President Barack Obama "threw sand in Israel's eyes" during his recent visit to Israel, action they say seemed to convince Israeli leadership to hold back on military action against Iran. The unidentified sources are said to be privy to the recent talks between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Obama. The sources say Israel's leadership had been placated by Obama's visit and convinced to accept his timeline of late this year for Iran having the capability of building a nuclear weapon. Last year, Netanyahu told the United Nations General Assembly that Iran could have the bomb by this spring, but Obama seemed to convince Netanyahu that Iran is still a year away and isn't moving full-speed ahead with their nuclear work. The Obama assessment, however, is being challenged in the most recent report, which claims Iranian leadership has decided to follow North Korea's lead of wielding nuclear weapons despite Western opposition. The report says Iran could be ready to build a bomb sometime between July and September. "The Iranians aren't messing around after North Korea. What Kim Jong Un has Ahmadinejad has," one source told the Israeli daily Maariv, referring to North Korea's and Iran's respective leaders. "At the end of 2012 the Iranians carried out a simulation of a nuclear explosion and since then have been advancing at a murderous pace every day." The same sources claim Obama's so-called charm offensive managed to "buy" Netanyahu, resulting in Jerusalem's hands being tied on Iran. "The president threw sand in our eyes and now we are reaping the storm," one source said. "They bought us with flattery and displays of friendship, but managed to evade any responsibility for a strike." Israel has pushed for a military option against Tehran's nuclear program, but the Obama administration has maintained there is still time for diplomacy and sanctions to end the stalemate. Netanyahu's statements during Obama's visit seemed to indicate Israel wouldn't act without U.S. backing, which many analysts believe is necessary for such an attack to be effective. Whether or not Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was captivated by President Obama's "charm offensive," it's obvious there are some in Israel who are dismayed that Israel's leadership could be persuaded to back off from their original plans. To read the original Times of Israel article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 2 Apr 2013 20:27:18 -0800 Full article 1_959available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Apparently the mainline media did not report everything that happened during President Obama's recent visit to Israel. The World Tribune revealed today that the president shared his vision for the future of the Middle East with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other high-ranking Israeli officials in meetings held behind closed doors, Despite all of the ballyhoo surrounding his 48-hour visit, his meetings with Israeli authorities were described as "very tense." TheWorld Tribune In yet another display of his political savvy and his leadership acumen, Prime Minister Netanyahu apparently asked his aides to listen to, but not dispute anything that Obama or his staff said during the visit. "The Israelis basically kept quiet and let Obama say and do what he wanted. But the visit, for the Israelis was very tense and, at the end,they understood how far apart the two sides were on basic questions." The vision that Obama unfolded for them was that he wants to help shape an alliance of Egypt, Iran and Turkey during his second term. Sources familiar with the discussions said that the president downplayed the protests in Egypt as an obstacle to bringing his vision to fruition. Furthermore, he indicated that an Iranian-Egyptian-Turkish alliance would somehow avoid a nuclear arms buildup by Iran. How that would work is unclear - very unclear. His ideas must be incredible because one source said that "Obama spoke in a quite enthusiastic manner over his vision for the Middle East." Ironically, it is also being reported that during his short visit to Jordan, President Obama was warned by King Abdullah, as he has with other Western visitors, that the U.S. is making a huge mistake by supporting the Muslim Brotherhood. The king complained that the State Department is ignoring him and, even more frightening, they are telling him "The only way you can have democracy is through the Muslim Brotherhood." For more information read the articles in the World Tribune and the Right Side News. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 2 Apr 2013 20:24:27 -0800 Full article 1_957available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Iran is slowing down its nuclear work in a run up to the country's June presidential election. The Wall Street Journal reports Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has decided to hold the nation's nuclear program beneath the threshold demanded by Israel in a move experts say is designed to avoid an election year crisis. International talks over Iran's nuclear program resume this week in Kazakhstan involving the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and Germany. They will likely be the last round of diplomatic talks with Tehran before June's election, and U.S. officials say they don't expect any major breakthrough, partially because of Khamenei's focus on the June election. Khamenei has regularly opposed bilateral talks with Washington over the nuclear issue, while Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has shown a willingness to negotiate. Iran's Supreme Leader is believed to have grown tired of the outspoken Iranian president - who can't run for reelection - and seeks to replace him with someone more aligned with his own views. While Western diplomats have worried Khamenei might challenge Israel and the U.S. over the nuclear issue, the opposite is happening ahead of the election. Both American and Israeli officials say they believe Iran's move constitutes a delay, not a change of position, and that work continues toward the creation of weapons-grade fuel. Iran has installed thousands of new centrifuge machines at its Fordow underground military facility, and - according to the International Atomic Energy Agency - the site is in a fortified bunker which is thought to be protected from U.S. or Israeli military strikes. U.S. officials believe Iran is capable of increasing the pace of uranium enrichment at any time and move full-speed ahead toward producing the weapons-grade fuel required for a bomb. As Israel continues to ponder how to deal with the Iranian threat, now is the time to pray for Israel's leaders that they make wise decisions over any type of military intervention. Wishing to avoid an international incident before their election, Iran is cleverly - at least publicly - keeping their nuclear fuel production below the threshold that could spark such military action. The tactic being employed by Supreme Leader Khamenei is also viewed by many as a power play against Iran's president. Gary Samore, President Obama's top advisor on nuclear issues during Obama's first term says, "The supreme leader might feel he's in a stronger position as far as the next steps in the nuclear program." As for after the elections, Samore ominously warns: "You could imagine, later this year, a confrontation." To read the original Wall Street Journal story, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 2 Apr 2013 20:21:25 -0800 Full article 1_958available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Despite sanctions prohibiting such sales, Turkey exported nearly $120 million in gold to Iran in February. The volume of gold exchanged suggests trading for natural gas has resumed, although at levels below 2012's peak levels. Turkey's monthly gold sales to Iran peaked last July at $1.8 billion. The U.S. has given Turkey a six-month exemption on trading with Iran - due to expire in July - but banks and dealers are still being cautious. "Due to the sanctions, nobody wants to attract attention," says one Istanbul gold trader who asked not to be identified "That may be the reason why exports stopped to Iran in January. However, trade with Iran continues; there will always be transfers. Looking at this year's figures, the February exports to Iran are quite low, so it shouldn't cause issues," he added. Turkey - Iran's biggest natural gas customer - has been paying the Islamic Republic for energy imports with Turkish lira, because sanctions bar them from paying in dollars or euros. Iranians than use the lira to buy gold in Turkey which couriers hand carry in luggage to Dubai where it is then sold for foreign currency or shipped directly to Iran. Western nations have slapped economic sanctions on Iran over Tehran's nuclear enrichment program, which Tehran claims is solely for civilian energy purposes. Western experts say the refined uranium is a fissile concentration that is a relatively short technical step from the level suitable for the production of atomic weapons. Economists say Iran's pursuit of gold for energy shows economic sanctions are hurting the Iranian economy. "This is very, very 19th century, taking gold around to manage your international sanctions," says Djavad Salehi-Isfahani, a professor of economics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. "It shows that Iran lost its ability to sell oil, get electronic credit and use that to buy other stuff." To read the original Jerusalem Post article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 2 Apr 2013 20:18:12 -0800 Full article 1_956available at: middleeastmediagroup.com It was only a matter of days after Israel's new Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon was sworn in that he stood up, looked Syria square in the eye, and said"Any violation of Israeli sovereignty and fire from the Syrian side will be answered immediately with the destruction of the source of fire." Ya'alon spoke out after two incidents on March 23rd, where IDF forces in the Golan Heights came under fire from the Syrian side of the northern Israeli border within a 12-hour period. The IDF forces responded with what was described as "intensive fire" and destroyed the machine gun nest from whence the shots had been fired. Ya'alon said,"We view with great seriousness the shooting last night and this morning from Syria at an IDF force on territory of the State of Israel. We see the Syrian regime as responsible for any infringement on Israeli sovereignty. We shall not allow the Syrian army, or any other body, to violate Israeli sovereignty by firing into our territory." Ya'alon emphasized three simple points without hesitation: The Golan Heights is Israeli territory. Syria will be held responsible for any attacks on Israel territory from the Syrian side of the border. Israel will respond decisively to any source of attack with destructive force. While it is sad to see Ehud Barak retire from politics, it is inspiring to see he successor assume the office with a no-nonsense attitude and a determination to protect Israel from any harm from any direction. General Benny Gantz underscored the Minister's statement saying,"It is a reminder of the volatility along the Syrian border. We will continue to act in order to keep the quiet. We are prepared for every development." Source material included Israel National News, the IDF, and the Gulf Times. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography onWikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNewswhere you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:57:51 -0800 Full article 1_951available at: middleeastmediagroup.com By now we are all aware of President Obama's remarks in his speech to the people of Israel on Thursday. We know that he committed to extending the agreement to keep giving Israel a qualitative military edge. We know that he is committed to the security of Israel. We know that he has indicated that Israel will always have the support of the United States. But it was in his press conference in Ramallah with the Palestinian Authority's Mahmoud Abbas that he explained what he believes "the core issue" is. "The core issue right now is how do we get sovereignty for the Palestinian people? And how do we assure security for the Israeli people?" Not unexpectedly, the central issue of his brief speech in the West Bank and the questions that followed was the legitimacy of Israel settlements there. It is one of the issues that the PA has used over and over again to gain the support of a whole world that is ignorant of the fact that Israel is not encroaching upon Palestinian soil. The truth is that the so-called Palestinians - they are really Arabs - are squatting on Israeli soil. Prior to his exposition of what he sees as the core issue, President Obama told his audience"The Palestinian people deserve an end to occupation and the daily indignities that come with it. Put simply, Palestinians deserve a state of their own. The United States is . . . the single largest donor of assistance that improves the lives of Palestinians, both in the West Bank and in Gaza. We consider these to be investments in a future Palestinian State." The President also that he had"reaffirmed to President Abbas that the United States remains committed to realizing the vision of two states. We seek an independent, a viable and contiguous Palestinian state as the homeland of the Palestinian people, alongside the Jewish State of Israel"(emphasis ours). With all due respect, it appears that the President is delivering an unclear message. As we have said before, his political-speak is dripping with ambiguity. It becoming abundantly clear to those who are listening closely that Mr. Obama is clearing the way to implementation of the "Last Chance for Middle East Peace Plan" authored in part by newly-appointed Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. One of the surest ways to know that a politician is on a witch hunt is when he steps out and says that he is not. One of the best ways to know that one is about to try to impose a plan is when he says he is not here to do that. We need to set the rhetoric aside to see the truth. Even then it's hard to know what the U.S. president and administration intend to do. The source material for this article was the actual transcript of the president's speech in Ramallah. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:52:25 -0800 Full article 1_952available at: middleeastmediagroup.com On 22 March 2013 Amir Ayad, a Coptic Christian and a vocal protestor of Egyptian President Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood controlled government, was reported missing. The pharmacist and founder of the Christian Brotherhood was last seen near the Muslim Brotherhood headquarters in Moqattam, a suburb of Cairo. An anonymous caller told Amir's brother, Ezzat, that he was in the Al-Halel Hospital after having been found near death along the side of the road. The total extent of his injuries is not yet clear, but it is apparent that he had been the victim of torture. His eyes were reportedly swollen shut, his left arm broken and dislocated, his torso clearly bore the marks of a whipping or caning, and there is concern that he may have suffered some brain damage in conjunction with a skull fracture. Aside from the initial emotional accusations based only on Muslim/Coptic conflict and personal suspicions, once Ayad regained consciousness he told the tale of how he was abducted, taken to a mosque not far from the MB headquarters only to be beaten and tortured. While his friends and relatives are decrying his beating, Ayad was trying to draw attention to something far greater than his own condition. Once he entered the mosque, Ayad "discovered the mosque was being used to imprison demonstrators and torture them." Even officials of the Bilal ibn Rabah Mosque confirmed Ayad's report, saying that radical militia had taken control of the building, turning it into a temple of torture and a palace of pain. What he saw and endured is what others are seeing not as an isolated incident but as a growing trend. One Egyptian official bemoaned the fact that "All Egyptians in general are oppressed, but Christians are particularly oppressed, because they suffer double of what others suffer." University of Denver professor of international studies, Shaul Gabbay, said "This has been a longstanding conflict, but now that the Muslim Brotherhood is in power, it is moving to implement its ideology - which is that Christians are supposed to become Muslims." The Muslim Brotherhood ideology and agenda have never changed. Become a Muslim, or else. Whether by cajoling, coercing, or convincing, where Muslims rule, all others are converted or executed. Can you imagine what this means to Israel, the country from which the Muslim Brotherhood hopes to rule the world? It would be the Holocaust all over again. To read more, see the Egypt Daily News and Fox News. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:51:35 -0800 Full article 1_953available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The Iranian government is considering the suspension of some nuclear activities in exchange for an easing of some economic sanctions. According to diplomatic officials, Iranian officials may accept parts of a Western proposal that calls for a 20 percent suspension on uranium enrichment activities for up to six months. In exchange, some sanctions on Iran's petrochemical and gold sectors would be eased, but restrictions on banking and petroleum sales would stay in place. That proposal was offered earlier this month at talks between Iran and the so-called P5+1 countries - the U.S., China, Russia, France, Britain and Germany - in Istanbul, Turkey. Despite the perceived progress, the Iranians are said to be less flexible on other enrichment activities currently being conducted at the heavily guarded Fordo nuclear plant. Iran has also ruled out increased International Atomic Energy Commission inspection of its nuclear facilities, according to a report issued on the latest talks. Sounding an optimistic note, one analyst said American officials who participated in the Istanbul talks "had the most substantive conversation they ever had" with Iran's representatives. The P5+1 diplomats and Iranian officials are scheduled to reconvene April 5-6 in Kazakhstan in a continuation of talks aimed at ending Iran's nuclear program, which the West suspects is aimed at building atomic weapons. During his visit to Israel last week, President Obama vowed to do "whatever is necessary" to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Like the little boy who cried wolf, it's hard to take Iran seriously when they indicate a willingness to accede to some demands over their nuclear program. Western nations have repeatedly been lured by hints of progress, which the Islamic Republic has used only to stall possible military action by Israel or the United States against its nuclear facilities. The Israeli government - led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu - has repeatedly warned that they won't tolerate Iran crossing a "red line" of nuclear activity that could see Tehran join the nuclear club. To read the original Times of Israel article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:50:41 -0800 Full article 1_954available at: middleeastmediagroup.com NATO says it has no intention of intervening militarily in Syria. The statement, from a NATO official came after a Syrian opposition leader said the United States should use its missiles to protect rebel-held areas from the government forces of President Bashar Assad. Opposition leader Moaz Alkhatib said he asked U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry for help defending the northern portions of Syria with the use of American Patriot missiles. "I have asked Mr. Kerry to extend the umbrella of the Patriot missiles to cover the Syrian north and he promised to study the subject," Alkhatib said, in reference to NATO Patriot missiles sent last year by three countries to Turkey in an effort to protect Turkish airspace from a possible Syrian attack. Insurgents fighting Assad's forces have very few weapons to counter the Syrian government's helicopter gunships and warplanes. According to United Nations statistics, about 70,000 people have been killed in the two-year old conflict that began with peaceful protests against the Assad government but eventually turned into an armed conflict. The Syrian war has also divided world powers and paralyzed any action at the United Nations Security Council. In addition, the Arab world is also divided, with Saudi Arabia and Qatar the most vocal foes against Assad, while Iraq, Algeria and Lebanon are most resistant to calls for Assad's removal. At a recent session of the Arab League summit, Qatar's Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani urged the UN Security Council to stop the "oppression and repression of the people" in Syria, stop the bloodshed and "present those responsible for these crimes against their people to international justice." To read the original Reuters article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book,The Samson Option,Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:36:30 -0800 Full article 1_955available at: middleeastmediagroup.com It is hard to believe that it has been nearly half a century since the Great Alaskan Earthquake of 1964, but today, March 27th, is, in fact, the 49th Anniversary of the largest earthquake to ever hit North America. At 9.2, the quake was second in recorded history only to the Chilean quake of 1960. To say it was devastating is an understatement. Virtually anywhere in the world can be victimized by an earthquake. This includes Israel, the Holy Land, as the excerpt below from an article by Yosef Tastassa written in 2011 shows. The Reality of Earthquakes in Israel The Great Rift Like New-Zealand, California and other regions in the world, Israel is also located in a very unstable geological zone, the Great Rift. It is one of the longest rifts in the world at 6,000 km it starts in northern Syria and ends in eastern Africa in central Mozambique. The Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea are at the heart of the Great Rift and the movements of the tectonic plates around it have made the Dead Sea the lowest place on earth - 424 meters below sea level. The Red Sea is also in the heart of the Great Rift, the depth of the water in some locations is 2,500 meters from a distance of only 4 km from shore. Earthquakes in Israel The unstable geological region has experienced many earthquakes throughout history. Earthquakes are mentioned in the bible and are also recorded in medieval periods in the land of Israel. In 1927, a strong earthquake hit the region when Israel was still under the British Mandate. Over 500 people died, most of them in the city of Shechem and its surrounding. Damages to the infrastructures were all over the region. Statistics show that Israel is hit by constant earthquakes. Most of them cause little to no damage and casualties are very uncommon. However, statistics also tell us that approximately every 80 years the region is hit by a significant earthquake, and as mentioned, that last time was in 1927. Since the last major earthquake, the region has dramatically changed, from a population of less than one million to over eight million. Most Israelis live in buildings and in crowded cities like the Tel-Aviv metropolitan, Jerusalem, Haifa and Beer-Sheba. The massive Aliyah to Israel during its early years created immense construction with little attention paid to earthquakes and their consequences. Israel is not prepared Recent world earthquakes have forced the Israeli leadership to consider actions in order to reduce the number of casualties and the damages if, and when, a strong earthquake will occur. By 1975 Israel approved building standard that meet the requirements of earthquake damage resistance. However, most of the structures that were built in Israel before 1980 do not meet those requirements. A civil engineering report said that in case of a strong earthquake there is a real possibility that tens of thousands of building and structures will collapse. The worst case scenarios estimate nearly 100,000 deaths and over a million homeless people. TAMA 38 It's the Hebrew initials for the State of Israel's plan to strengthen structures in the country that were not built with accordance to earthquake standards. It was approved on April 14th, 2005 by the Israeli government. Tama 38 is encouraging condos and house owners and builders to invest in their own developments. If the property infrastructure is strengthened according to the earthquake standards, then the owner/builder is allowed to get benefits such as extra space for the condos, extra balcony space, add an elevator or get extra parking. It has been almost six years since the approval and very little has been done. Whether it's bureaucracy, lack of interest by the population or negligence, the fact is that most of the structures in Israel are not prepared for a strong earthquake. The current situation is a time bomb. To learn more about Quakes in Israel, go to: The Reality of Earthquakes in Israel - Shalom Life *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titlesPersia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:34:17 -0800 Full article 1_950available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Iran's Supreme Leader says if Israel attacks his country over their nuclear facilities, his nation will level the Jewish cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa. In comments broadcast live on state television, Khamenei called Israel "too small to be called an enemy," and said the United States is the "center of animosity" toward the Islamic republic. As Supreme Leader, Khamenei has the final say on key decisions within Iran. "At times the officials of the Zionist regime (Israel) threaten to launch a military invasion but they themselves know that if they make the slightest mistake the Islamic Republic will raze Tel Aviv and Haifa to the ground," Khamenei said during the address. Israel - believed to have the only nuclear weapons in the Mideast - has repeatedly threatened to take military action against Iran if diplomacy fails to halt the Islamic Republic's nuclear program. During his speech, Khamenei said he's not opposed to conducting direct talks with the U.S. to resolve Iran's nuclear standoff with the West. However, he said he's not optimistic such talks would produce results unless the U.S. stops imposing economic sanctions against the Islamic Republic. To read the original Jerusalem Post article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release isThe Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:21:11 -0800 Full article 1_949available at: middleeastmediagroup.com In a Hezbollah stronghold within Beirut's southern suburbs, a new group is gaining support and presenting themselves as an alternative to the terrorist organization. According to the Lebanon NOW news website, The Movement for the Lebanese Citizen (MLC), led by former Hezbollah operative Imad Kamiche, is setting themselves up as an alternative to the rigidly Shiite rule represented by Hezbollah and Amal. The news site says Kamiche blames Hezbollah for taking advantage of the area's ethnicity issue to cover up - somewhat successfully, he says - for its failures. Kamiche says MLC's approach hopes to represent different voices within the Shiite community and stress social and economic issues, rather than military ones, in an effort to improve the lives of all Lebanese. "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet," William Shakespeare wrote in Romeo and Juliet. Whether it's MLC or Hezbollah, a terror group is a terror group, smelling nothing like a rose. While commendable that they seek to move away from military operations, MLC hasn't renounced terrorism or split completely from Hezbollah, which still makes them a threat to Israel and areas within Lebanon. To read the original YNetnews article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option,Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket,Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:44:58 -0800 Full article 1_947available at: middleeastmediagroup.com With President Obama's arrival in Israel today capturing the headlines around the world today, the world may "little notice nor long remember" that Ghassan Hitto was elected in Istanbul to head a new interim government in Syria should the rebel forces manage to topple the Assad regime. You need to know now who this man is. Aside from the fact that he is a naturalized American citizen born in Syria, the overwhelmingly most important things that are important to Israel and the Middle East are that he is a member of the Muslim Brotherhood and a founding member f the Muslim Legal Fund of America (MLFA). The latter was founded to give legal aid to Muslims in the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks on the U.S. At least half of the board of the MFLA are members of Muslim Brotherhood organizations. Hitto is also a director of the Muslim American Society (MAS) Youth Center of Dallas, an affiliate organization of the Muslim Brotherhood. He has been Vice-President of the now infamous Council of American Islamic Relations (CAIR), also a subsidiary of the Muslim Brotherhood and part of the support infrastructure for Hamas activity in the U.S. He was also Secretary-Treasurer of the American Middle Eastern League for Palestine (AMELP) which shared its offices and board members with the now defunct Islamic Association for Palestine. We must not forget that the agenda of these organizations is "that their work in America is a kind of grand Jihad in eliminating and destroying the Western civilization from within . . . so that Islam is made victorious over all other religions." In September 2012 Hitto publicly criticized President Assad for using Syrian troops against political protestors instead of deploying them to the south to drive Israel from the Golan Heights. Since his election as Prime Minister of the Syrian National Coalition on 19 March, he has applied to the U.N. and other international organizations for seats currently held or abdicated by the current Syrian government, and he has issued a statement in which he said,"We urge all of the commanders in the regime's military to defect and join the civilians." Hitto will be presented to the world as a man of peace. He will be made out to be anything from an accountant to an IT specialist (which he is by training) or an educator (he helped to found a private Muslim school in Dallas). What he really is remains to be seen, but we can easily discern his worldview. It is not one that is friendly toward Israel. Source material can be located at The Guardian, Discover the Networks, Wikipedia, The Global Muslim Brotherhood Daily Report, The New English Review, and The Times of Israel. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:41:58 -0800 Full article 1_948available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Beleaguered by a two-year old civil war, even allies of Syrian President Bashar Assad are preparing for his fall. According to Israel Defense Forces (IDF) director of military intelligence, Iran and Hezbollah have built a force of 50,000 soldiers to help the Syrian regime and to maintain its influence after Assad is toppled from power. Major General Aviv Kochavi says Iran's goal is to double the size of the so-called Syrian "people's army," which he says is being trained by Hezbollah fighters and funded by Tehran in an effort to bolster the depleted and demoralized Syrian army. "The damages of the imminent fall of Syria are very high for both Iran and Hezbollah. Iran is losing a sole ally in the region surrounding Israel. It will lose the ability to transfer weaponry through Syria to Hezbollah. Iran and Hezbollah are both doing all in their power to assist Assad's regime," Kochavi told the Herzliya Conference of security officials and analysts in Israel. "They support Assad operationally on the ground, with strategic consultation, intelligence, weapons, (and) most recently, they are establishing a 'people's army' trained by Hezbollah and financed by Iran, currently consisting of 50,000 men, with plans to increase to 100,000. Iran and Hezbollah are also preparing for the day after Assad's fall, when they will use this army to protect their assets and interests in Syria," he added. Kochavi says the support is needed because the Syrian regular army is crumbling and falling far short in its recruiting efforts as young candidates flee the country rather than join the army. According to the International Institute of Strategic Studies, the Syrian army has withered from 222,000 to about 50,000 reliable members. Other estimates put that core number as high as 65,000. Meanwhile, Israeli officials say their immediate concern is preventing Syrian chemical weapons and anti-aircraft and anti-ship missiles from reaching Lebanon. In February, Israeli planes bombed a convoy suspected of transporting anti-aircraft missiles from Syria to Hezbollah, and have indicated a willingness to do so again if necessary. "There is a readiness to strike again," an Israeli security official said, "and an awareness that this could escalate. Israel is heavily focused on this, but worried that the rest of the world is not," he added. Israeli officials say they getting "intimate cooperation" from American intelligence in tracking the weapons. IDF estimates Hezbollah possesses about 50,000 rockets with various ranges, several thousand of those capable of reaching Tel Aviv. "Hezbollah will give a house to a fighter in a [Lebanese] village. It will be a three-story house and one story is for the storage of missiles," one IDF official said. With the Syrian civil war now more than two years old, the world watches to see how long President Assad will cling to power and - more importantly - what will happen in the war-torn nation when his government collapses. Israel fears that Assad's chemical weapons arsenal will fall into the hands of militants and could ultimately be used to attack the Jewish nation. To read the original article from The Guardian, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:41:15 -0800 Full article 1_946available at: middleeastmediagroup.com In the wake of the Israeli elections and Ehud Barak's retirement from politics, Moshe Ya'alon has been appointed to the office of Minister of Defense. His is not a household name in America and most of the rest of the world, so we would like to introduce him to you. Unlike the U.S., where the Secretary of Defense is typically chosen from the civilian sector, Israel's defense ministers typically have a strong military background and expertise in multiple areas of defense tactics and strategies. Mr. Ya'alon fits the Israel mold and he is no wallflower. Some people consider Ya'alon to be outspoken. But some people also consider a man of principle to be stubborn. We can assure you of this - the world will not wonder where Ya'alon stands. He has made it clear that peace gained by Israel giving up even one more piece of land would be like the entire country contracting a virus. On the subject of a nuclear Iran he said,"We have to confront the Iranian revolution immediately. There is no way to stabilize the Middle East today without defeating the Iranian regime. The Iranian nuclear program must be stopped." Unfortunately, no one seems to be listening. He made those remarks in January 2008. During a tour of Samaria in mid-2009, Ya'alon rightly stated that the Israeli settlements there are legal and legitimate. He pointed out how the world's view of Israel is skewed, saying "We become accustomed to Arabs being permitted to live everywhere, in the Negev, Galilee, Shechem, Jenin, and [yet] there are areas where Jews are not allowed to live. We caused this. Regarding the issue of the settlements, in my opinion, Jews can and should live everywhere in theLand of Israel." Now that we have left little doubt about where he stands, let's take a look at Ya'alon's career that includes A degree in Political Science from the University of Haifa A military career that spanned 37 years, much of which was the IDF Paratroop Brigade, including being its commander. Appointment as Commanding Officer of Judea and Samaria as a Brigadier General, and CO of Intelligence as a Major General Achieving the rank of Lieutenant General A stint as the IDF Chief of Staff Election to the Knesset in 2009 as a member of Likud Serving as Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Strategic Affairs Sources for this article included the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:36:40 -0800 Full article 1_945available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Syria's state-run news agency is accusing rebels of using chemical weapons in an attack that killed at least 15 people. The alleged attack took place in the northern province of Aleppo, killing mostly civilians, according to the SANA news agency. "Terrorists fired a rocket containing chemical substances in the Khan al-Assal area of rural Aleppo and initial reports indicate that around 15 people were killed, most of them civilians," the news agency reported. So far, there's been no independent confirmation of the report and SANA gave no other details. It's widely believed that Syrian President Bashar Assad - fighting a two-year uprising against his government - has a chemical weapons arsenal, although the government has never confirmed or denied its existence. Western nations, including the United States, have warned Damascus against using chemical weapons and have also expressed their concerns about the weapons falling into the hands of militant groups both inside and outside of Syria. Reports about the use of chemical weapons have occasionally surfaced during the two-year old Syrian civil war, most recently this past January. The ongoing civil war in Syria and reports of chemical weapons either being used or stockpiled for future use are good reasons for Israel to be nervous about the stability of the Syrian government. Pray that such weapons will be neutralized or at least kept safe from falling into the hands of terrorist organizations, who are fighting to topple the Assad regime. Continue praying for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122) and for the tiny nation of Israel, which is surrounded by large and bellicose nations. To read the original Jerusalem Post article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 05:07:27 -0800 Full article 1_944available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Iran doesn't believe world powers will use force to stop its nuclear program. That's the assessment from Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) head Aviv Kochavi, who also told Israel's Herzliya conference that economic sanctions are bringing increased pressure on the Islamic Republic to rethink its position. The IDF's top intelligence chief described what he called "cracks in the coherence" of Iran's resolve to push ahead with its nuclear weapons program in the face of international sanctions and internal chaos. "The pressure continues to escalate," the Major General told the gathering, "and that translates into internal pressure" for Iranian leaders to "think twice." In the higher levels of the Iranian government, he added, "we continue to hear voices saying that perhaps in the face of the sanctions and the toll on Iranian society the thinking should be altered." Kochavi said Iranian oil production has been cut in half over the past year, while inflation is up over 60 percent. Despite the economic sanctions, Kochavi says Iran continues to pursue three primary goals: furthering Iranian interests in Syria, proceeding with the development of nuclear weapons and continuing to spread the message of the Islamic revolution, and its devotion to terror, worldwide. All the while, Kochavi says, Iran has enough partially enriched uranium to build "five to six bombs" and is continuing to move toward full weapons deployment capacity. Still, he says, Iran's view is that "within the foreseeable future there is no highly credible threat of an international strike." In the high-stakes poker game of Middle East politics, Iran continues to bet against world powers taking any action against them. They're essentially calling the bluff of Western nations who have threatened to take military action against Tehran if the Islamic Republic doesn't stop its nuclear program. In any poker game, the time comes when players must either raise the stakes or fold and get out of the game. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu suggested this recently, calling for the world community to "ratchet up its sanctions to include a credible military sanction." He's probably right, so pray today for wisdom for world leaders in addressing Iran's increasing nuclear threat. To read the original Times of Israel article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days,The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:54:09 -0800 Full article 1_943available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Palestinians have been placing signs and banners alongside West Bank roads that they expect U.S. President Barak Obama to be travelling during his short visit beginning on March 20th. Preeminent among them is a sign that complains that they do not have 3G access in the West Bank. Are they kidding or what? Since when did 3G access become an international issue? It was then that I realized that this issue is nothing more than another in a long list of things that so-called Palestinian leaders love to whine about. Let's take a mini-tour of West Bank Whineries. We'll start with the 3G Whinery. What's the big deal with 3G? This writer used to cross the Kansas/Missouri border twice a day. It was impossible to carry on a cell phone conversation with the call getting dropped somewhere near the state line. It was frustrating to be sure, but it was worthy of being of being raised to the national or international level. I didn't even think to blame the lack of cellular service on Israel. It doesn't make anymore sense than it does for the West Bank whiners to do so. The Inconvenient Wall Whinery was established over a decade ago and has continued to expand. It produces a popular border-aux with a bitter aftertaste. This whine boasts an intense acidity of inconvenience. The most dominant note is that border crossings tie up traffic and impede the steady flow of Palestinians back and forth across the temporary border. Nonetheless, the wall - which is mostly a fence - has also effectively impeded the influx of suicide bombers into Israel proper and saved hundreds of lives. Can't just walk into Israel without a security check? Inconvenience. Riding a bus or eating at an Israel cafe without fear of being blown to bits? Priceless. Next on our tour is the Refugee Whinery. This whine was uncorked following the 1948 and 1967 wars when the Arabs living in Israel, Judea, and Samaria tried to evacuate and escape the fighting, attempting to return to their countries of origin. Those countries, however, would allow no "body" from this whine to return home. Thus, they became refugees - people with no place to go. This whine was soon poured into Israel's glass although the Arab nations started both wars. The reality is that these people are refugees, not from Israel, but from their own countries. Our final stop is at the Vintage Complaint Whinery. It is here that the "Occupation" whine is aged to perfection. It's refined blend of ingredients including "Israel is occupying our land" and "Everything's better in Israel." This may be the most complex of the West Bank whines, because it's really the Arabs that are squatting upon Israel's rightful land, and things really are better in Israel. But that's not Israel's fault. Israel has blossomed just as the Bible said it would. Whatever Israel touches turns to gold. Whatever the Palestinian Authority touches in the West Bank turns to dust. Inspiration for this article came from stories in The Daily Beast and The Ma'an News Agency. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:52:03 -0800 Full article 1_942available at: middleeastmediagroup.com There have been a lot of headlines - including our own - sounding the alarm that Syria has a large stockpile of chemical weapons and that President Assad is planning to use them within his own country to stop the two-year long civil rebellion in Syria. There have been plenty of headlines predicting what Assad will or will not do with his chemical weapons cache. There have been numerous fear-mongering stories about what will happen in those weapons fall into the hands of terrorist groups. But there have been very few about what the U.S. or Israel might plan to do about these inhumane agents of death. Until now, that is. It has now been revealed that, according to General James Mattis of the United States Marines, there is a plan and he has prepared options to secure Syria's chemical arsenal. This is not mere hearsay. This was part of the general's recent appearance before the Senate Armed Service Committee during which he spoke to the item of the military's plan to "disrupt" the use of Syria's chemical weapons. That's both good news and bad news. The good news is that there is a plan and whatever it is, the U.S. high command is confident that they can pull it off. The bad news is that the plan is to "disrupt," not to "destroy." The very implication of the word "disrupt" is to interfere with something that is already being used. But we are not going by implication alone. General Mattis chose his words carefully as he related that it would be "very difficult" to prevent an initial chemical attack and that whatever plan the U.S. has would beresponsiveand not preventative. The unfortunate part is that tens of thousands of people could lose their lives before any intervention. This is akin to the Allied strategy in World War II that allowed at least three million Jews to die at the hands of the Nazis while they waited for Allied troops to reach the camps. Another telling part of the general's testimony was that he said that the plan does not involve"boots on the ground."This means that the"disruption"would have to be by air. That could mean anything from cruise missiles to a nuclear bomb right over Damascus. Whatever it is, it must be directed toward Assad and, therefore, Damascus. The significance of Mattis' revelation is that he could be unwittingly foreshadowing the destruction of Damascus prophesied by Isaiah in chapter 17 of his book where he says "Look, the city of Damascus will disappear! It will be heap of ruins"and, "the whole land will look like grain fields after the harvesters have gathered the grain. It will be desolate." A plan of disruption would also not prevent the launch of chemical weapons toward northern Israel. Once Assad decides to give the order, do not expect it to be one weapon here and another there. Expect it to be a massive launch designed to take out every enemy within range. Many, many more lives could be lost before the U.S. takes any action. This one thing is for sure, if Damascus is destroyed, the Lord's return is not far away. Israel, on the other hand, may have its own plan. The IDF is monitoring Syrian movements closely. With the safety of its own people at stake and with a history of its few friends getting involved later rather than sooner, it may mean that Israel will choose to make a preemptive strike that would save thousands of Arab and Israel lives. You can be assured that this strike would also be from the air and would ultimately have the same effect. Source material for this article can be found at Wired, The Guardian, and The Voice of Russia. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket,Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:46:06 -0800 Full article 1_941available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Persia. The very word evokes images of kings and princes and tales of Arabian nights, of Scheherazade, the teller of 1001 stories of cunning and derring-do. However, Persia was not solely acclaimed for the tales of 1001 Arabian Nights, but for algebra, backgammon, a postal service, military conscription, and advances in human rights. The kingdoms of Persia and Babylonia inhabited the region that played host to the world's earliest civilizations. They are thought by most archaeological scholars to contain the site named in the Old Testament book of Genesis as the Garden of Eden. Ur of the Chaldeans, the home of Abraham, was also a part of the region that was once Babylonia-later controlled by the Persians. The Persian population would eventually learn that it had exchanged one tyrannical ruler for another. Under Islamic rule the people would be forced to forsake the Persian language in favor of Arabic, which would become the sanctioned language of the Muslim world. In 1935, Reza Shah Pahlavi the Great, asked the world to stop referring to his nation as Persia and instead call it Iran, "land of the Aryans." Today, Iran can best be described as a rogue nation with a tyrannical leader at its helm; one who is pursuing nuclear weapons with reckless abandon as part of his mission to annihilate the Jewish people and bring the United States to her knees. Its people will, unfortunately, be forced to reap the whirlwind sewn by Iranian President Ahmadinejad and his ruthless followers. Persia - The Final Jihad by Mike Evans, outlines the history of Persia long before Daniel or Esther. It sets the historical stage for modern-day Iran, and peels the layers from deceptions and lies of Iranian leaders. Having met with over fifty Iranian diplomats, past and present, including Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi, former Ambassador to the United States Ardeshir Zehadi, and the Empress Farah Diba, Dr. Evans is more convinced than ever that this is a spiritual battle of biblical proportions. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:39:30 -0800 Full article 1_940available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Mahmoud Salem is an Egyptian. He is also a political activist and blogger. He has appeared on CNN and writes for the Egypt Daily news. What he says about the Muslim Brotherhood, its rule in Egypt and its future may surprise you. Salem's column in the Egypt Daily News today, March 12th, is headlined "Islam's Enemy!" He sees the Muslim Brotherhood as not only enemy of Israel, but also the enemy of Islam, especially as it relates to the nation of Egypt! In an interview with Erin Burnett of CNN in November 2012, he said that the U.S. should neither trust the Muslim Brotherhood nor send aid to Egypt. He said that the money, although earmarked for largely humanitarian uses, never finds its way to the people. In that interview he called the Morsi regime even more oppressive than Mubarak's government that was dismantled in 2011. Salem sees the ongoing conflict in Egypt as un-resolvable. He said,"At some point there was hope, but now it all seems that we are heading to an unprecedented economic and political disaster of epic proportions, with the complete collapse of all state institutions, alongside with the economy." He goes on to say that"What is happening in Egypt, no matter how unfortunate, seems to have asingle silver lining,which is the complete and utter defeat of the political Islam project worldwide. At this point, it seems that Egypt's destiny is to either defeat or contain Islamism, thanks to the Muslim Brotherhood, who is now officially the most ferocious enemy that Islam as a faith has ever seen." "Their Islamic economic plans and policies are notions or fantasies that show that they have the understanding of economic policy of an eighth grader, and their social policies, especially when it comes to women, seems to truly aim at bringing back the middle ages. "On the international level, it is safe to say that what is happening in Egypt is destroying the international Muslim Brotherhood project, as Egypt is becoming less of a role model and more of a cautionary tale. "Of all three Abrahamic religions, Islam seemed to be the one with the most staying power, and the one destined to take over Europe over the next half century. This is no longer the case, with every enemy or critic of Islam or Islamism now has all the evidence they ever needed to back their fair or unfair arguments thanks to the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood." What we have offered for your information is the perspective of a leading Egyptian secularist in the hopes that we can all see more clearly into what is happening within his country. Source material for this article includes the interview on CNN and the article in The Daily News. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Persia: The Final Jihad, Living in Favor of God (FOG), The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:26:36 -0800 Full article 1_939available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The ongoing civil war in Syria is putting a strain on the relationship between Iran and al Qaeda.The Washington Post, citing U.S. officials, says the expulsion of Osama bin-Laden's son-in-law reflects a growing distrust between the Sunni terror group and the Shi'ite leadership of Iran. While Iran backs and gives financial and military support to the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad, al-Qaida-affiliated groups are among the armed opposition groups fighting the Assad government. According to U.S. intelligence experts, members of al-Qaeda have long been given sanctuary in Iran, however three prominent leaders of the terror group have left the country in the last year. One of those, bin Laden's son-in-law Suleiman Abu Ghaith, was captured by American authorities in Jordan after being expelled from Iran. He is currently on trial in New York for conspiring to kill Americans. U.S. officials say Abu Ghaith was expelled from Iran in a manner that would ensure his capture after he was forced to travel through Turkey and Jordan. Officials say it's not clear whether the other two al-Qaida figures who left Iran in the past year did so by choice or were forced to leave. "What we're seeing is a slightly more confrontational al-Qaida policy, suggesting that Iran is becoming more uncomfortable in hosting these guys," Dan Byman, a counterterrorism expert at the Brookings Institution, told thePost. But, while the relationship may be strained, Western intelligence officials also say Iran continues to allow al-Qaeda to cross Iranian territory in moving to and from Afghanistan. "We believe that Iran continues to allow al-Qaeda to operate a network that moves al-Qaeda money and fighters through Iran to support al-Qaeda activities in South Asia," says David S. Cohen, the Treasury Department's undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence. Cohen says that same transit network sends "funding and fighters to Syria," where militant Islamists linked to al-Qaeda continue to battle the pro-Syrian government forces supported by Iran. While Iran and al-Qaeda may share a common hatred of Israel and the United States, the distrust between the groups runs deep. Much of that is based on the religious differences between the Sunni-based terror group and the Shi'ite-based Iranian leadership. These religious differences go back thousands of years to Biblical times and can be utilized by Western nations to disrupt the terrorist activities of the two groups. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and safety of the Jewish nation despite the activities of sworn enemies such as Iran and al-Qaeda. Pray that Israeli and American counterintelligence agencies will do everything they can to fuel the distrust between Iran and al-Qaeda. To read the original Washington Post article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate,The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:22:15 -0800 Full article 1_932available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Struggling over the impact of economic sanctions, Iran's parliament has passed a stop-gap budget while it debates President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's latest full-year spending proposal. It's the third straight year the Iranian parliament hasn't been able to pass a full-year budget by the March 21 beginning of the Iranian calendar and fiscal year. Western economic sanctions have cut Iranian oil exports by more than half over the past year, sharply reducing Iran's income and causing the nation's currency to lose half its value over the past year. "The government faces huge uncertainties," according to Iranian-born economist Mehrdad Emadi from London's Betamatrix consultancy firm. "This short-term budget shows that planning beyond 90 days has become impossible because of sanctions," he added. Ahmadinejad's proposed full-year budget forecasts a 31 percent hike in domestic currency spending, reflecting the sharp drop in the value of the rial. The International Energy Agency estimates that Iran's oil exports may have dropped below one million barrels per day in January, from 2.2 million bpd in late 2011. New economic sanctions imposed by the United States and European Union in the past year banned the sale of Iranian oil to Europe, making it difficult for other countries to pay for Iranian oil or for ships that carry it to get insurance. The sanctions were imposed over Iran's nuclear program, which the West say is aimed at producing nuclear weapons. Iran insists its program is peaceful. The approval process for the temporary budget will likely be hampered by the deep political divisions between the president and a parliament that has accused him of reckless financial management, which they blame for Iran's economic misery. Ahmadinejad, who is nearing the end of his second and final four-year term, has often quarreled with the Iranian parliament over economic policies, including cuts in food and fuel subsidies. Economic sanctions against Iran continue to put pressure on the Islamic Republic to abandon its nuclear program, but so far haven't succeeded in getting Tehran to reconsider their nuclear quest. To read the original Jerusalem Post article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book,The Samson Option,Game Changer; and his newest titles The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:56:37 -0800 Full article 1_938available at: middleeastmediagroup.com "Syria is spiraling towards full-scale disaster." That's how the UN High Commissioner for Refugees described the situation today, March 6th, 2013. With 1,000,000 registered refugees seeking food and shelter and over 70,000 lives lost, one has to wonder where the line is that separates hardship from "full-scale disaster." Think about it - 1,000,000 registered refugees with no place to call home, no jobs, no income, and no food. That number is believed to be less than 80% of the total number of refugees. The commissioner said,"This tragedy has to be stopped." At least we know that tragedy id somewhere between hardship and full-scale disaster. But, the commissioner is right in that the burden of the refugees and the countries that take them in is nearing a breaking point. As of January 24, 2012, there were just over 20,000 registered refugees. By June 10th, the number exceeded 100,000. Two months later, August 8th, the total had more than doubled. The number continued to climb, surpassing 400,000 by November 5th. By the end of the year, the number increased exponentially to more than 600,000. In case you are not seeing the increasing rate of those who have fled for their lives, it took all of 2012 to reach 600,000. It has taken just three month in 2013 to process 400,000! The UN's Refugee Agency had not expected the number to reach 1,000,000 until mid-year. To give some added perspective, these numbers do not include the estimated 2,000,000 Syrians who have been displaced but who remain in Syria. About 60% of the refugees have fled to Lebanon and Jordan. The majority of the remainder have crossed into Turkey. About 11% have gained entrance to Iraq. With the influx of more than 300,000 refugees, Lebanon's population has increased by 10%! Turkey has already spent more than $600 million to set up tent cities for the refugees. Over $145 million has been pledged through the UN in foreign aid, but it is less than one-third of what is now expected to be needed. The U.S. has pledged 46% of the total amount of that aid. The situation in Syria is a full-scale disaster. The country has become a virtual desert of bombed-out buildings and scattered body parts. The disaster is spreading outside of the Syrian borders both with both fighting and those running from it. The economies of the neighboring countries cannot possibly continue to support such large numbers of refugees. Syria has become a burden to the nations. Other countries, the U.S. and Russia included, are only exacerbating the issue by their support of one side or the other. The Syrian situation is yet another sign of the end times. Over 2500 years ago Isaiah prophesied the destruction of Damascus (Isaiah 17). We may live to see it come to pass. While the world powers attempt to address the refugee problem, we, as Christians, can address the refugee problem with the greatest power in the world - prayer. We can meditate on the plight of these poor people and call upon the power and compassion of our Lord. We can pray that, in their misery, they will call upon the name of the Lord and be saved from both their earthly and eternal perils. And let us ponder the fact that Israelis caught up in a war, unlike the Syrians, would most likely have nowhere to turn for refuge were it not for God Himself, who is their "Refuge and Strength, a very present help in trouble" (Psalm 46:1). Israel stands in need of our prayers. Please stand with us in defense of Jerusalem and praying for her peace (Psalm 122:6). Sources for this article include the Guardian, the BBC, the Huffington Post, and the Independent. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book,The Samson Option,Game Changer; and his newest titles The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:50:41 -0800 Full article 1_937available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Officials from three Western nations - including the U.S. - stormed out of a meeting yesterday after an Iranian representative accused Israel of "genocide." American, Canadian and Australian officials left the closed-door meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) 35-nation governing board when Iran's Ali Asghar Soltanieh made his statement during a debate on Syria. According to a source with access to notes taken at the meeting, Soltanieh said "The Israeli regime, with its Zionist mentality and dark record of genocide and attacks on military installations, disregarded once again all international norms and attacked a site in Syria; the U.S. endorsed the aggression and continued to protect Israel." Those comments prompted the walkout and added to the already tense atmosphere of the meeting over Iran's nuclear program. Before he left, U.S. envoy Joseph Macmanus accused the Islamic Republic of a "commitment to deception, defiance, and delay" in its failure to respond to IAEA concerns about the nation's alleged nuclear weapons-related research. European Union representatives echoed Macmanus' sentiment, also calling on Iran to stop obstructing the IAEA investigation and give the United Nations agency access to sites and documents it has requested. Western countries suspect Iran is enriching uranium for building nuclear weapons and have imposed several rounds of economic sanctions against the Islamic Republic. Iran insists its nuclear program is only intended for peaceful purposes. Israel is threatening pre-emptive military strikes if Iran diplomacy fails and Iran reaches a certain level of uranium enrichment. Meanwhile, Yukiya Amano, the 65-year-old Japanese diplomat who heads the IAEA says his goal is to help resolve the Iran nuclear issue through diplomatic means. "For that," he says, "I need cooperation from Iran." Changing topics after being confronted with misbehavior is a common tactic, and so it is with Iran. Accusing Israel of "genocide," was Ali Asghar Soltanieh's attempt to change the subject and shift the focus away from Iran's nuclear program. To read the original Jerusalem Post article, click here. To read the original Vancouver Sun article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:48:58 -0800 Full article 1_936available at: middleeastmediagroup.com We don't often think of Russia as a home for Islam. The stunning reality is that somewhere between 15 and 20 million Muslims live in Russia. Islam is already Russia's second largest religion. Now Russian Islamic militants are beginning to join the rebels in the Syrian conflict, sensing it to be the opportunity to wage jihad. It's important to understand that this is not a Russian government-backed effort. Russia supports the Assad regime and opposes the rebel forces. While Russia sees the Syrian conflict as secular, the Russian Islamic militants from Chechnya see it as the opportunity to wage holy jihad and turn Syria into an Islamic state. One of the Chechen leaders was quoted as saying that "We have missed many chances, but truly today there is a chance to establish an Islamic state on Earth." He clearly meant in Syria. Although it is not widely reported, armed conflict is a daily occurrence in Chechnya as the Muslims try to dominate the Caucasus region. The war may be over in Chechnya, but the fighting has never stopped. It is not clear how many jihadists have crossed the border into Syria, but the number is growing. A Syrian source said that the Muslims"are very significant, in some areas they are leading the fighting and some of them are leaders of Brigades. They are experienced fighters and also they are fighting based on ideological belief, so they do not want anything in return." The Chechens are estimated to be the second largest group of foreigners fighting in Syria. What may have started out as a civil conflict in Syria has now become a loose and motley conjoined group of forces, each with their own ultimate interest in ruling whatever is left of Syria once the fighting ceases, if it ever does. The Chechen Muslims are not necessarily "joining" with rebel forces any more than Hezbollah and al-Qaeda have, but they will lend strength to the effort to establish Syria as an Islamic-controlled state directly north of Israel. Not only is the Middle East becoming more and more unstable, it is becoming more and more unpredictable. About the only thing that is certain there is that the Islamic leaders are moving steadily, if not yet uniformly, towards their goal of destroying Israel and converting Jerusalem to the capital of a world-wide Islamic government where only Allah is worshipped and where Shariah is the rule of law. No doubt even more perilous times are on the way, and no doubt Israel will continue to be surrounded by both hatred and conflict. There are yet unfulfilled Bible prophecies that indicate that Israel will continue to become the focal point of the rage of Muslims and Arabs until the time comes that all the surrounding nations align themselves and converge upon her just as they did in 1948, yet only to meet with defeat again. Source material for this story included Anti-War.com, the World Tribune, and the Lebanon Daily Star. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:44:50 -0800 Full article 1_935available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is close to finalizing a coalition government after more than six weeks of political bargaining since January's national election. The Times of Israel reports Netanyahu hopes to present the coalition government to President Shimon Peres next Wednesday and have the members sworn in Wednesday or Thursday at the Knesset. Netanyahu, leader of the Likud party, has until March 16 to form the new government before Peres is forced to either ask another politician to dos so or call new elections. The coalition talks stalled after the Yesh Atid and Jewish Home parties joined forces to successfully block ultra-Orthodox parties from entering the government. Together, they also succeeded in pushing for a number of religion and state reforms, including applying a universal draft to ultra-Orthodox young males. Netanyahu met yesterday with Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett and was schedule to meet with Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid. Bennett is expected to become the finance minister in the new coalition, while Lapid -who had wanted to position of foreign minister -may be ready to take another post instead. Netanyahu's new cabinet is expected to consist of 23 or 24 ministers, about five or six fewer than he wanted, but five or six more than Lapid had asked for. The joining together of Tzipi Livni's Hatnua party, Yesh Atid, Jewish Home and Likud-Beytenu's 31 Knesset seats and would give Netanyahu a 68 member partnership. A total of 61 seats is needed in the 120 member Knesset for a governing coalition to be successful. To read the original Times of Israel article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNewswhere you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:43:07 -0800 Full article 1_934available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Rebel forces have penetrated the DMZ that has separated Syria from Israel for 40 years, increasing Israeli concerns about a possible spillover from the Syrian conflict. It's not just the fighting in Syrian border towns that concerns Israel. Rebel Islamic forces are now declaring their intent to invade and conquer the Golan once they defeat the Assad regime in Syria. As a result, the IDF has been placed on high alert and has sent additional special troops to the area. One rabble-rousing rebel shouted that "We are in the occupied Golan Heights, which the traitor Hafez Assad sold to Israel 40 years ago. These lands are blessed and the despicable Assad family promised to liberate them, but for 40 years the Syrian army did not fire a single bullet. We will open a military campaign against Israel. We will fire the bullets that Assad did not and we will liberate the Golan." As rebel troops draw nearer IDF engineers and private contractors are working feverishly to complete the news security fence on the Israeli side of the border. Although the fence is not completely impenetrable, it will, at minimum impede anyone trying to breach it. Even without the intrusion of rebels into the DMZ, Israeli troops posted along the border can see the actual fighting in some Syrian border villages. As far back as July 2012 the IDF had identified Al Qaeda forces within the buffer area and warned that they were "transforming it into a staging area for future attacks on Israel." Al Qaeda and other rebel groups are using the instability of the Assad government and its preoccupation with defending its major cities as an opportunity to prepare for its ultimate objective of attacking Israel. The same dynamic is happening in Southern Israel where Egypt is responsible for controlling their side of the border. Egypt simply does not have the wherewithal to deal with the accumulated terrorist groups in that area any more than Syria does in the north. IDF Intelligence Director Major General Avi Kochavi foresees that, "Should Assad fall, both local and foreign rebels would aim straight at Israel with the huge caches of ordnance that have been stockpiling along the border." He emphasized that "We are talking about very dangerous people," and "I believe we will see much worse things." The noose appears to be tightening around Israel just as the prophets have said it would. We are at the point where we can actually see daily progress toward the Islamic extremists' goal of driving Israel into the Mediterranean. The instability, the increased conflict, and the participation of more and more anti-Israeli forces in the immediate are a portent of things to come. These rebel troops will not go home after Syria falls, they will march on toward their ultimate objective. Source material was found in two stories at Israel National News (A and B) and at Israel Hayom. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:41:35 -0800 Full article 1_931available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Don't rush to judgment. Read this entire article. You will be surprised at what you will learn. Headlines emerging today are announcing the results of "an unusually secretive round of talks" between P5+1 representatives and Iranian officials regarding Iran's nuclear program. None of the participants are talking except, of course, Iran. Iran's chief negotiator, Dr. Saeed Jalili, put the meeting in the win column for his country. He said, "Despite the behavior that they (the P5+1) have shown over the last eight months, it was them who actually tried to get closer to our viewpoints, and we see that as a positive step." Catherine Ashton, the EU's negotiator, told reporters"If Dr. Jalili has said it is positive, then I'm pleased." This is disturbing when cast in the light of latest report from the International Atomic Energy Agency. The report said that it was "unable to provide credible evidence . . . and, therefore, to conclude that all nuclear material in Iran is in peaceful activities." Two Paths to Nuclear Warheads While the controversy over whether or not Iran's intent is to produce nuclear weapons, nearly all of the attention has been focused on the underground uranium enrichment facility at Fordo, which Iran says is for strictly for peaceful purposes. Here's the catch. Enriching uranium is not the only path to producing nuclear weapons. The other is by producing plutonium. This brings us to the subject of Arak, which is located 150 miles southwest of Tehran. Arak is a heavy-water (deuterium) production facility - the kind of facility that is used to produce plutonium. Although recent satellite imagery indicates the heavy water production is underway. Interestingly, the IAEA has not been allowed to visit the Arak sight for over 18 months. Even more interesting, Arak may be the single most heavily defended site of any kind in all of Iran. In addition to a nearly impenetrable circle of defense around the entire compound, there are three batteries of surface-to-air missiles and 50 anti-aircraft batteries surrounding the site. What we can know for sure is that Iran has taken at least the first step of this three step process of producing weapons grade plutonium. There is no visible evidence that they have entered the reactor stage as yet. While experts generally agree that they are not yet capable of reaching the final stage of production, no one can be certain at the moment. Is Iran Telling the Truth? If we go by experience, we can be almost certain that they are not. If we go by the evidence, it is apparent that Iran has been hiding things for quite some time. We have to ask the question, "How much are they hiding?" The answer is "We don't know." If we consider the potential that Iran is being deceptive, we should conclude that they are, if only from their lack of cooperation with the IAEA. If we consider the extreme defense measure around the Arak facility, we have to reason why they would be there. With so many unanswered questions the only possible reasonable conclusion is that Iran is not telling the truth about what it is doing. The saber rattling verbal attacks from Iranian President Ahmadinejad promising a nuclear strike on Israel underscores the conclusion that we have come to. Although his remaining time in office is short, his dream has been to cause the destruction of Israel and to usher in the last imam. Evidence continues to indicate that that is Iran's goal. The question now is will they pursue Plan A at Fordo or Plan B at Arak - or place C that they have kept well hidden. Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly said that a potential nuclear attack from Iran is Israel's biggest problem. The world needs to pay attention and we need to pray. If you had, God forbid, a brain tumor, would you not most likely consider that your biggest problem? Would you not ask people to pray for the Lord to deal with that problem? Mr. Netanyahu has told us Israel's biggest problem. Let's do what we would normally do. Let's pray asking and expecting the Lord to deal with that problem. With longing hearts, Lord, we pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6). Source material for this article included CNN, the National Post, and the Telegraph. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 4 Mar 2013 04:30:05 -0800 Full article 1_930available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The United States is dramatically increasing its support for opposition forces fighting the Syrian regime of President Bashar Assad. According to the New York Times, that support includes helping train rebels at an undisclosed base in the region and offering the groups "nonlethal assistance and equipment" that could aid their military campaign. Such equipment could include vehicles, communications equipment and night vision gear. The Times report says the training mission is already underway, although the size and scope of the mission isn't clear. It represents the deepest American involvement so far in the nearly two-year old Syrian civil war. The Obama administration has said it will not - at least for the present - provide arms to the opposition forces. The offer for nonlethal aid comes at a time when the Obama administration is worried that more radical elements of the resistance movement against Syrian President Assad will take control in parts of Syria and legitimize its authority by providing public services, in the same way Hezbollah did in Lebanon. The U.S. fears the Al Nusra Front - which it suspects is affiliated with Al Qaeda - will be among the radical groups attempting to gain a foothold in Syria. To blunt that attempt, the U.S. wants to help the Syrian Opposition Council deliver basic services in the areas that have fallen in the fight against the Assad government. Since the conflict erupted nearly two years ago, the U.S. has sent $365 million in humanitarian aid to Syria. The formal offer of nonlethal U.S. assistance is expected to come today from Secretary of State John Kerry at a meeting in Rome with Syrian opposition leaders. Kerry is also expected to float the idea of direct financial aid, although officials say the White House has yet to approve some elements of the aid. The United States isn't the only country planning to send help to the Syrian rebels. Last week, the European Union agreed to a British plan for sending nonlethal equipment, although EU members are still deciding what kinds of equipment will be allowed under that plan. In offering aid to some factions fighting in Syria, the U.S. and other Western nations are actively seeking to bring down the regime of the President Bashar Assad in a gamble that radical forces won't seize control of the Middle Eastern nation. It's reminiscent of the drama played out in Egypt, that lead to the ouster of Hosni Mubarak and the installation of a leader strongly tied to the radical Muslim Brotherhood. If the Syrian gamble fails, it could increase the threat against Israel from Syria and its proxy, Iran. Pray for the situation in Syria and that radical elements won't come to power. Also pray for the thousands of refugees who have had to flee Syria in light of the nation's ongoing civil war. To read the original New York Times article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 4 Mar 2013 04:28:01 -0800 Full article 1_929available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Iran's charismatic (or repellant, depending on your point of view) leader, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has never missed an opportunity to further encourage Islamic dominion in the Middle East. That is true in Cairo, where the diminutive despot on his February 5, 2013 visit was unable to conceal the growing gap between the Sunni and Shi'ite factions. The two camps seem to be consolidating along party lines following the disruptive Arab Spring uprisings in 2011. One of the main issues appears to be Iran's blatant attempts to intervene in the internal affairs of other Islamic countries. The fear is that Iran's aim is to create further instability with the endgame being to foster additional revolutions. Ahmadinejad's visit apparently did not go as he had envisioned. The president is nearing the end of his eight-year term in office, and tellingly, was not visited at the airport by one of the Grand Ayatollah Khamenei's trusted representatives. Shortly before his departure, one of his cohorts, Saeed Mortazavi, was detained. While in Egypt, he faced sharp criticism from the fundamentalist-controlled Iranian media. Back home in Tehran, he was castigated for having provoked sharp criticism for Iran's support of Shi'ite subversion in other Arab countries. And, like George W. Bush, suffered the abasement of have a shoe thrown at him. It points out the reality that while Egypt is in the throes of a still-unresolved revolution, it still follows the more temperate Gulf States and Saudi Arabia, and is maintaining its associations with both Israel and the United States. Egypt still carries the stigma of having been the first Islamic country to normalize relations with the Jewish state. Then-President Anwar Sadat was assassinated for his role in the peace treaty between the two countries, and his murderer accorded the honor of having a street named after him in Tehran. Obviously, the Egyptians, including President Mohamed Morsi who recently visited Tehran, are intelligent enough to realize that the Iran leader's visit was mostly unofficial—not a state visit. It apparently did not indicate a substantial alteration in Iranian aggression toward the people of the land of the pharaohs. Conversely, Iran sees Egypt as part of the more moderate establishment given its associations in the region and the West. The disarray between Iran and Egypt only magnifies the chasm between the Shi'ite minority and the Sunni majority, and reveals that the struggle between the two is still very active. It exposes the strife—either overt or covert—between the two divisions of Islam. The struggle could well explode into a direct confrontation between the more moderate Sunnis and the fanatical Shi'a population. Not only is there dread of conflict, Arab states in the Middle East also fear Iran's nuclear program which could very well precipitate a rush to procure nuclear capability in a number of the oil-rich states. In their view, Iran achieving nuclear status would create greater opportunity for its political subversion, terror, and the export of its radical brand of Shiite revolution. These perceptions are likely to enhance the unity of the Arab camp - even if it assumes a more Islamic and less Arab-nationalist character - in its confrontation with Iran. Ahmadinejad is not bashful about promoting his "Twelver" theory that embraces the idea of an apocalyptic event that would precede the return of the Mahdi and the establishment of a Shi'ite-led caliphate in the region. In summation, it appears that contacts between Iran and Egypt remain strained. Not only did the Iranian leader fail to cement ties or reconcile old conflicts, he unveiled the growing chasm between Shi'ite and Sunni Arabs. The gap between the two sides is acutely marked and not likely to be resolved in the near future. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 4 Mar 2013 04:25:42 -0800 Full article 1_928available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The revelation inside the pages of this book is life transforming. Until God gave me this revelation, I had no idea that Scriptures I had circled even as a child would have special significance in the years to come. After having seen Jesus face-to-face at the age of eleven, I knew I wanted to hear His voice again. That is what sparked this amazing search. I learned through this revelation how to hear the voice of God again and again-through His Word. As a little boy who desperately wanted approval, and was accustomed to nothing but rejection, I could very easily have lived my life compromising to gain acceptance. But this revelation has kept me from doing that. Instead, I have sought Divine affirmation - to turn my equity into currency, and my influence into favor. In his new book,"Living in the F.O.G.," bestselling author Mike Evans challenges readers to live in the "Favor Of God" and allow Him to transform their spiritual lives and use them to accomplish great thing on His behalf. The thing that frightened me most was not that I was inadequate, but that I felt with my whole heart that I was called to manifest the light of God. I realized that staying small would not serve my world. Shrinking to accommodate my critics would not transform the world around me. May the Spirit of God open your eyes to this revelation! Once you get it, you will refuse to be obsessed with what you're going through; you will be obsessed with what you are going to. Dr. Mike Evans, the #1 New York Times bestselling author, is an award-winning journalist and Middle East analyst who has served as a confidant to leaders in the Middle East for more than three decades. Dr. Evans has appeared on Good Morning America, Crossfire, The Rush Limbaugh Show, Nightline and The Fox Network. His articles have appeared in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Times and The Jerusalem Post. He arranged the exclusive interview of Iran's President Ahmadinejad for the Fox News Network in 2010 and more than 23 million of his books are in print. Mike Evans has spoken more than 4000 times from The Kremlin Palace in Moscow, to The World Summit on Terrorism in Jerusalem and in more than 3000 churches. He recommended Benjamin Netanyahu for his first political appointment. Mike Evans is available for speaking engagements and interviews. Contact: EVENTS@DrMichaelDEvans.com Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:13:14 -0800 Full article 1_926available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Syria and Iran are both threatening retaliation against Israel for an yesterday's airstrike that destroyed a military convoy of weapons bound for Hezbollah. The early morning airstrike happened within Syria's borders, destroying what unidentified security officials said were Russian made SA-17 anti-aircraft missiles, which would enable Hezbollah to shoot down Israeli jets, helicopters and surveillance drones. In response to the strike, Syrian Ambassador to Lebanon Ali Abdul-Karim Ali said his nation "has the option and the capacity to surprise in retaliation." He did not elaborate on when such a retaliation might occur. Iran's deputy foreign minister said the strike against Syria will have "serious consequences for Tel Aviv," but he did not elaborate. Hezbollah, a close ally of both Syria and Iran, called the airstrike an act of "barbaric aggression," while Russia said it "appeared to be an unprovoked attack on a sovereign nation." Syria also summoned the head of a United Nations peacekeeping force to its Foreign Ministry to lodge a protest against the Israeli air raid. Damascus called the strike a violation of a disengagement accord that was put into place after the major war between the two countries. So far there's been no confirmation from the Israeli government that it was involved in Wednesday's attack, but one Israeli lawmaker close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted that Israel could carry out similar missions in the future. One U.S. official told the New York Times that Israel informed the United States ahead of time about its plans to strike a military target inside Syria as well as a research center near Damascus. The Obama administration so far hasn't commented on those reports or the attack. White House Spokesman Jay Carney told reporters, "I don't have any comment for you on those reports. I'd refer you to the government of Israel for questions about deliberations or actions that they may or may not have taken." While nations such as Syria, Iran and Russia condemn the recent attacks they are strangely silent about terrorist groups such as Hezbollah arming themselves to assail Israel. In Psalm 43, the writer cries out to God to defend him against those who would harm him and that prayer applies today to the nation of Israel in its conflicts with neighboring nations. Pray today for the preservation of the Jewish nation and the cessation of hostilities against it. To read the original Fox News story, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 1 Feb 2013 21:32:57 -0800 Full article 1_927available at: middleeastmediagroup.com President Obama is calling for an end to the Assad regime in Syria, while announcing more humanitarian aid to the war-torn nation. In a video message to the Syrian people earlier this week, Obama said the U.S. government is working to bring democracy to them. He called for an end to the rule of Syrian leader Bashar Assad and the civil war that has killed more than 60,000 people and left countless others homeless and in need of humanitarian help. "In the face of this barbarism," Obama said, "the United States has joined with nations around the world in calling to an end to the Assad regime, and a transition that leads to a peaceful, inclusive and democratic Syria where the rights of all Syrians are protected." "We've worked to isolate Assad and his regime, imposed sanctions that starved the regime of funds, recognized the Syrian opposition coalition as the legitimate representative of the Syrian people, called for accountability for perpetrators of atrocities, and provide humanitarian relief to Syrians in need," Obama continued in the video message. The additional American aid brings the U.S. contribution to $365 million, making the U.S. contribution what Obama called "the largest single donor of humanitarian assistance" to Syria. He also called on other nations to provide more help and said Assad's regime "continues to weaken" and "will come to an end." "The relief we send doesn't say 'made in America' but make no mistake, our aid reflects the commitment of the American people," Obama says in the video statement. "I want to speak directly to the people of Syria," Obama continued. "The aid will help bring clothing for children, medical care, winter supplies and flour and wheat for your families. This aid will help address some of the immediate needs you face each day." Last December, United Nations refugee agencies and its partner organizations said they need $1.5 billion in donations in the first half of 2013 to help Syrian refugees and other displaced by the war. The UN estimates that four million Syrians within the country need food, shelter and other aid while more than 700,000 have escaped to neighboring countries since the 22-month-old civil war began. The United States has always been a giving nation, the first to reach out to others around the world when there is great need (Psalm 103). It is in this Judeo-Christian spirit of compassion, that the American government is again at the forefront in helping those in need in Syria. As the civil war rages, thousands have been forced to flee their homes and are living in makeshift refugee camps in Jordan and Lebanon.To read the original Jerusalem Post article, click here. Fri, 1 Feb 2013 21:32:33 -0800 Full article 1_925available at: middleeastmediagroup.com While Israel fears Syrian chemical weapons may fall into the hands of Hezbollah, there's a new concern that could shift the balance of power in the Middle East. Syria's president Bashar Assad has just negotiated his country's largest arms deal since the Yom Kippur War, paying and estimated $2-3 billion for military equipment from Russia and North Korea. With civil war raging in Syria - and many experts predicting Assad's government will fall - there is genuine concern in Israel that those weapons will eventually wind up in the hands of terror groups, such as Hezbollah and other global jihad elements linked to al-Qaeda. Syria has reportedly bought advanced surface-to-air missile systems from Russia capable of hitting planes flying at low altitudes as well as anti-ship missiles with a 300 kilometer (186 mile) range. Such missiles would be capable to striking ships docked at Haifa Port, the nearby Navy base and Israeli gas rigs in the Mediterranean Sea. Hezbollah has used similar missiles against Israel in the past. The Assad regime has also worked with North Korea in developing the Scud-D missile, which has a range of up to 750 kilometers (466 miles). With the range to hit anywhere inside of Israel, the Scud-D can carry more than 2,000 pounds of explosives and reportedly can be armed with chemical agents. Syria is believed to have between 300 and 500 of these missiles. Israel Defense Prize laureate Uzi Rubin calls Hezbollah "a state-like organization that operates as an extension of Iran. As far as I know," he adds, "Syria's weapons-storage warehouses were open to Hezbollah even before the civil war. The Syrians have factories that manufacture rockets and missiles, and it will be very bad if al-Qaeda operatives will get their hands on them." Throughout its history, Israel has faced enemies from all sides and has been destroyed, only to be resurrected. Nothing has changed, and the Jewish nation continues to face threats from militant groups seeking its destruction. Pray for the nation of Israel and for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122) and that her allies, such as the United States, will continue to stand with her. Pray, too, that the Syrian weapons won't fall into the hands of radical groups, such as Hezbollah. To read the original YNetnews article, click here. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:32:50 -0800 Full article 1_924available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Militants behind a hostage drama in Algeria want to swap two jailed terrorists in the U.S. for the Americans being held at the gas facility. According to Mauritania's ANI news agency, the Islamic group Qatiba - which means " Signers in Blood" - says they want Egyptian Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman and Pakistani Aafia Siddiqui set free in exchange for the lives of the Americans who are among the 60 hostages still unaccounted for. Abdel-Rahman, the 74-year-old terrorist also known as the "Blind Sheikh," is currently serving a life sentence in North Carolina for masterminding the1993 attack on New York's World Trade Center. Siddiqui is serving 86 years in prison for shooting at two U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan in 2008. Meanwhile, British Prime Minister David Cameron says it's still not known how many hostages were freed, killed or are still being held by the militants. APS, Algeria's state press service, says their military freed 573 Algerians and nearly 100 of the 132 non-Algerians in yesterday's raid at the remote desert natural gas facility. It's not known how many foreign workers were killed in the raid or how many may have escaped. According to APS, about 20 militants were killed in the raid and Algerian special forces have surrounded a portion of the facility where they say more terrorists and some hostages remain. An unidentified U.S. official told Associated Press late Thursday that some Americans escaped but others are still being held or are unaccounted for. Early today, Reuters reported that an American plane had landed in Algeria to evacuate Americans involved in the crisis. During a press briefing yesterday, White House spokesman Jay Carney said U.S. officials are still gathering information, while Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton ordered a security review for diplomats, civilians and business across North Africa. The Wednesday incident began when a bus carrying employees from the plant to a nearby airport was attacked by three vehicles of heavily armed men. The plant is a joint operation between the British company BP and the Algerian state energy firm. As the drama in Algeria continues to unfold, pray for the families of those killed, missing or still unaccounted for at the gas facility. Pray that the American government will not give in to the terrorists alleged demands and that the crisis can be resolved without harm to the remaining hostages. To read the original USA Today article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:11:42 -0800 Full article 1_923available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Iran's president says his government must cut some subsidies as a result of Western economic sanctions and their impact on the Iranian economy. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad spoke this week to the Iranian parliament, and urged lawmakers to allow plans for cuts to proceed as a way of reviving the Islamic Republic's economy. He told the group the sanctions over Tehran's nuclear program have slowed growth, disrupted trade and created an income gap in the nation of more than 74 million people. Iranian lawmakers suspended Phase 2 of the government's subsidy reform plan last November, saying the reductions - begun in 2010 - were contributing to higher inflation. Further cuts, they said, would harm the economy that's already been hammered by Western sanctions against the banking and energy sectors. Western nations issued the sanctions over Iran's nuclear program, which they maintain is being used toward weapon development. Tehran insists the program is for peaceful, civilian use only. The reforms are designed to ease pressure on the government's budget by cutting billions of dollars from state subsidies on food and fuel, and offsetting the impact on Iranian citizens by giving them monthly cash payments. "Naturally the sanctions create a series of problems, including a slowdown in the country's growth, pressure on wide swathes of people who have a fixed income, disruption in foreign trade, and certainly a gap between classes," Ahmadinejad told parliament, as reported by the Iranian Students' News Agency. Calling it "one of the best development measures to ensure sustainable growth and circumvent the sanctions and neutralize the enemy's pressures has been the targeted subsidies plan," Ahmadinejad pushed for full implementation of the proposal. Under it, he told the legislative body, "wealth will be fairly distributed, national capital will be preserved, production efficiency will go up, the government's dependency on oil income will be reduced and poverty will be eradicated." In response to Ahmadinejad's plea, Iranian legislator Mohammad Reza Bahonar said problems from implementing the first phase of the reforms needed to be dealt with before the second phase is approved. Economic sanctions against Iran continue to put pressure on the Islamic Republic to abandon their nuclear program, but so far haven't succeeded in getting Tehran to back down. As Western nations consider other non-diplomatic or economic options, pray that the hearts of the Iranian leaders will be moved to reconsider the nation's actions and that - as a result - the world can avoid an armed conflict with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear program. To read the original Jerusalem Post article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:10:17 -0800 Full article 1_922available at: middleeastmediagroup.com In what should come as no surprise, United Nations negotiators have failed in their attempt to restart the talks over Iran's nuclear program. A team from the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) returned empty handed from a visit to Tehran without securing a long-sought deal to restart their probe in the extent of Iran's program that they suspect is aimed at producing an atomic weapon. Herman Nackaerts, who lead the IAEA team, said the two sides will meet again on February 12, far too late to impact a meeting between Iran and six other nations tentatively scheduled for the end of January. The six powers - The United States, Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany - had hoped the Tehran meeting would signal the Islamic Republic's first step toward an agreement to stop enriching uranium to a level higher which could be turned into weapons grade material. With new attempts to restart the investigation having dragged on for more than a year, Western nations are growing increasingly frustrated with Tehran's stalling tactics and foot dragging. They're especially concerned that the delays will hamper efforts to investigate the Parchin military site, where the IAEA suspects Iran has conducted weapons testing. Satellite photos also indicate the Parchin site has undergone extensive cleanup over the last year. United Nations negotiators must feel like Charlie Brown trying to kick the proverbial football only to have Lucy pull it away at the last minute. The ongoing talks between Iran and Western powers over the former's nuclear program keeps repeating the same scene, with Iran tauntingly assuring negotiators that "this time it'll be different," only to have Tehran snatch the ball away once again. Pray that Western nations will see the futility of their efforts and impose more harsh sanctions and threats in an attempt to get Iran to fully cooperate. To read the original YNetnews article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:08:31 -0800 Full article 1_921available at: middleeastmediagroup.com This is not a story about terrorism or war (although the title was crafted for readers to infer that). This is about the everyday things that happen at the Israel-Gaza border that don't make world headlines. Just because activity at the border does not make world headlines, doesn't mean it is not important. In fact, what happens there is very important. Some of it is eye-opening. Read on to learn what really happens every day at the Israel-Gaza border. To help envision what happens we will be using information from last month's (December 2012) report issued by Israel's official Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGA). Let's get the big picture first. During the month of December, 6,298 truckloads of merchandise passed through the Kerem Shalom Crossing and into Gaza. If the crossing was open every day during December, which is probably was not, that's an average of 203 trucks entering Gaza every day. Anyone familiar with logistics will understand that the majority of those trucks are trying to get through at the same time, which creates massive traffic jams. Border crossing are a lot like airports - jam packed when the flights are arriving and passengers are making connections; as quite as a church on Monday morning after the fights have taken off. Here is what comprised those truckloads: 58 truckloads of agricultural inputs, e.g., seeds and fertilizer 132 truckloads of clothing and shoes 186 truckloads of electrical products 406 truckloads of ceramics and plumbing products 1,392 truckloads of food 2,511 truckloads of construction materials If you are particularly astute, you may have already noticed that those numbers don't add up to 6,298. That is partially due to some items, like cooking gas, not being measured in truckloads, but in tons. 3,131 tons of cooking oil were delivered across the border during the month. Almost 88% of all the goods being transferred into Gaza were from the private sector. The balance was humanitarian aid from international organizations. In addition to the truck traffic, Israel issued over 3,600 permits for persons wishing to exit the Strip. Over 2,000 of those permits were for businessmen, plus more than 1,600 for persons and their companions seeking medical treatment, 85 permits to attend weddings, funerals, or other family events, and 67 permits for employees of international organizations. You can see that the Israel-Gaza border is a busy place in times of peace as well as in times of conflict. Somehow the world at large seems to believe that the Israeli government has held the people in Gaza hostage. The reality is quite to the contrary. In light of the recurring hostilities directed from Gaza towards Israel, the government had no choice but to secure the border to help protect people living on either side. Even during the eight days of conflict in November 2012 one of Israel's priorities was to keep the crossing secure so that food and other supplies could reach their intended destination. Israel continually demonstrates a firm resolve to protect its citizens and its territory while trying to live in peace. They are not out to get anybody, but they reserve the right to protect what is theirs. It is not only legal to do so, it is a moral obligation. Source material for this story was provided by COGAT. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:07:00 -0800 Full article 1_920available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The death toll stands at 80 after the discovery of 25 more bodies at an Algerian gas plant, the scene of a four-day hostage crisis that ended last Saturday. Among the confirmed dead or still missing are about 30 foreigners - including American, British, French, Japanese, Norwegian and Romanian citizens - victims of one of the worst international hostage crises in decades. Prior to the discovery of the additional 25 bodies, Algeria had placed the death toll at 55 people -23 hostages and 32 militants - but said the toll was likely to rise as more bodies were found. In addition to the bodies found on Sunday, Algerian authorities said six militants were captured alive while others are still being sought. So far, three Brits, one American and two Romanians are among the confirmed dead. Those still missing include at least ten Japanese, five Norwegians, three other Britons, and one British resident. Islamist fighter Mokhtar Belmokhtar claimed responsibility for the attack. "We in al-Qaida announce this blessed operation," he said in a video released on a regional website. He claimed about 40 attackers participated in the raid, which closely matches the Algerian government's figures for fighters killed and captured. To read the original Jerusalem Post article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:05:17 -0800 Full article 1_919available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Israel is the only "free" country in the Middle East, according to a new report that ranks the world's nations. In its annual report, the U.S.-based Freedom House said "Israel remains the region's only free country," a ranking that is disputed by the country's critics who say Israel's democratic values are slowly eroding. Freedom House acknowledged but then dismissed those critics, saying, "In recent years, controversies have surrounded proposed laws that threatened freedom of expression and the rights of civil society organizations, [but] in most cases, these measures have either been quashed by the government or parliament, or struck down by the Supreme Court." In contrast, states under Hamas or Palestinian Authority rule were ranked as "not free," as were many of Israel's neighbors. The report - which ranks the world's nations by political rights and civil liberties - labeled both Jordan and Syria as "not free," and Egypt and Lebanon as "partly free." Two of the world's "worst of the worst" countries were in the region: Saudi Arabia and Syria. Among other states in the Middle East, Algeria, Bahrain, Iraq, Iran, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen all also received the "not free" ranking, while Tunisia, Kuwait, Libya, Turkey and Morocco were defined as "partly free." The report concludes that Middle Eastern countries are "quickly developing resilient and informed civil societies willing to push back against attempts to curb freedom of expression and thought, distort the electoral process, or concentrate power in the hands of military or religious authorities." While applauding these efforts, the report says the region has also experienced major declines in freedom, especially in Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Syria, and the United Arab Emirates. The hunger and thirst for freedom is not just an American value, but something that God has placed within the hearts of men and women everywhere. The scriptures remind us that true freedom can only be found in a relationship with God; anything else is a false freedom. Pray that many living in the Middle East will find this true freedom while they struggle for political and personal freedom as well. To read the original Jerusalem Post article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:02:24 -0800 Full article 1_918available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Iran says it has no intentions of halting its uranium enrichment program. The Islamic Republic reiterated its defiant stance just days after another round of talks failed to reach an agreement on allowing United Nations inspectors to visit an Iranian military site. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) - which is the United Nations' nuclear watchdog agency - wants to gain access to Iran's Parchin military complex. They suspect that site has been used to conduct explosives tests relevant to the development of nuclear weapons. Iran denies the allegation, and insists its nuclear program is only for peaceful and civilian purposes. Iran's ambassador to the IAEA, Ali Asghar Soltanieh, said some progress had been made, but that his country remains firm in its position. "We had two days of intensive talks and we were able to in fact bridge the gap to some extent," he said, adding that Iran wouldn't stop uranium enrichment "for a second." Western nations suspect Iran is working on developing a nuclear bomb, and Israel has threatened to bomb Iranian nuclear facilities if diplomacy and sanctions fail to get Iran to stop its uranium enrichment program. Another round of talks between Iran and the IAEA is scheduled for February 12. Two years of talks and more than one year of economic sanctions have so far failed to persuade Iran to abandon its hope of becoming a nuclear power. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu perhaps summed it up best when he told a visiting group of United States senators that "History will not forgive those who do not stop Iran's nuclear program." Pray for a peaceful solution to the Iranian nuclear situation, but if all else fails, pray that Western nations will have the intestinal fortitude to take more decisive, military action. To read the original Jerusalem Post article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:00:41 -0800 Full article 1_917available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Iran's president is thumbing his nose at the West, saying their oil embargo won't stop the nation's nuclear program. "Don't buy our oil? To hell with you," Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said, during prepared remarks to a group of Iranians in the western city of Hamedan. The Iranian president also told the group his nation can create ten times more wealth from inventions than from oil, neutering the West's economic sanctions. He did not mention any specific technologies, and told the group the West's oil embargo over Iran's suspect nuclear program won't stop the Islamic Republic's scientific and technological progress. Despite, Ahmadinejad's rhetoric, Iran's income from oil and gas exports has dropped by 45 percent since the sanctions were imposed, while Iran's national currency has also lost about eight percent of its value just this week, after dropping 40 percent in value last year. The West suspects Iran is trying to develop nuclear weapons, which Tehran denies. The Islamic Republic is under up Western sanctions that include banking restrictions that make it increasingly difficult for Iran's Asian customers to pay for oil deliveries. The Iranian president's rhetoric doesn't match reality as evidenced by the plunging Iranian economy. If Iran's "inventions" exist, they haven't helped the Iranian economy, while the West's sanctions have crippled the economy. Pray that Iran's leaders will abandon their nuclear ambitions and that the West can avoid a military conflict with the bellicose Islamic Republic. To read the original YNetnews article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:58:51 -0800 Full article 1_916available at: middleeastmediagroup.com While it is not yet a full-scale evacuation, Russian citizens are beginning to leave Syria. It is not because they are in any more danger than anyone else living there so much as it is a matter of no longer wishing to be in harm's way. Most of the nearly 80 people were wives and children of Syrian men. Although the evacuation doesn't begin to compare to the 20,000 refugees who crossed the border into Jordan in the past week, it does, nonetheless indicate that conditions in Syria are deteriorating rather than improving. Reports seem to indicate that the evacuees were given very short notice to take advantage of the opportunity to be repatriated. Four buses transported the Russians across the border into Lebanon where they were flown out of the Beirut Rafic Hariri airport on an almost due north trip of just over 1500 miles to the Domodedovo airport in Moscow. It appears that safety was the number one material concern of the evacuation as the Damascus airport is virtually closed due to it being the center of much of the fighting. Attempting to fly out of Damascus would have likely put the evacuees in even more danger. While the official word from the Russian government is that there is no plan for mass evacuations, you can be sure that there is a plan; not one which is yet active, but at the ready. According to Russian authorities, there remain tens of thousands of Russian citizens in Syria. It is, therefore, highly unlikely that there are "no" plans. One unidentified Russian official has noted that Russian is able to carry out mass evacuations if deemed necessary. Russian officials said that this evacuation was entirely voluntary. The Russians offered the opportunity to 1,000 people, if they chose to go. They said that the planes were in the area and that they could provide the accommodations to take the evacuees to Moscow. The offer may be a precursor of other similar offers to come as well as a means of reducing the number who may have to flee en masse at a later time. It is worth noting that the Russian navy is carrying out its largest naval war games in two decades in the Black Sea and in the Mediterranean off the coast of Syria. These naval vessels could transport thousands of people at one time. Russia leases a naval support and supply facility on the Syrian coast. Why is this important to Israel? It is important because of Syria's proximity to Israel. It is important because world leaders are now saying that this war has escalated beyond the point of negotiations. It is important because of the spillovers of the war into Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan. It is important because of the additional tension and stress that it puts on the Middle East - a region where stress is already at an all-time high. It is important because of President Assad's willingness to destroy Damascus in order to win the war. It is important because that is the unfolding of an as yet unfulfilled prophecy that signals a time when the Lord will reveal Himself to Israel and her enemies as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Source material for this story is from articles in Al Jazeera, Radio Free Europe, Haaretz, and Time. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 23:01:18 -0800 Full article 1_915available at: middleeastmediagroup.com President Obama's choice for Secretary of State says the administration's policy toward a nuclear Iran is not one of containment, but prevention. Massachusetts Senator John Kerry made the statement during Senate confirmation hearings Thursday in his bid to replace Hillary Clinton as the nation's top diplomat. Kerry also told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the U.S. will "do what we must" to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, while leaving the door open for continued diplomatic talks with Tehran over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program. "The president has made it definitive - we will do what we must to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon," Kerry said in his opening remarks. "I repeat here today: Our policy is not containment. It is prevention, and the clock is ticking on our efforts to secure responsible compliance." On the topic of Israel, Kerry said he has an unblemished record of support for the Jewish nation. "I will never step back from my commitment to the state of Israel, which I have shown for the 29 years I've been here. But I also will not step back from my understanding of the plight of Palestinians and others who are caught up in the swirl of this, young children who I've seen who have hopes for future, and I'd like to see us deliver." Kerry told the Senate panel that President Obama is "deeply committed" to a two-state solution and understands the stakes and the implications in the Middle East. He also said, while the makeup of the new Israeli government isn't yet known, he hopes the new government will "allow us to renew the effort to bring the parties to the negotiating table and go down a different path than the one they were on in the last few years." The Massachusetts senator said if the peace process (in the Middle East) isn't advanced, the "door or window on a two-state solution could shut on everybody and that would be disastrous." Kerry's confirmation hearing took place before the same Senate committee he has served on for his entire 28 years in the Senate, and the panel he has chaired for the past four years. The Massachusetts senator - who is a near certainty to win confirmation - was chosen to succeed current Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. In her introduction, Clinton told the panel Kerry was the ideal candidate. "John is the right choice," Clinton told the hearing. "He will bring a record of leadership and service that is exemplary." Senator John Kerry is pretty much assured of winning confirmation as the next Secretary of State, replacing Hillary Clinton in the important cabinet position. Pray that in his new role, Kerry will be a strong advocate for Israel in an administration that has shown lukewarm support so far for the Jewish nation and that his experience on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will be an asset in making America a stronger presence in the world community. To read the original YNetnews article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:59:07 -0800 Full article 1_914available at: middleeastmediagroup.com As expected, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reelected this week, but nonetheless suffered an unexpected loss of leverage that will make it difficult for him to form a government. Netanyahu's joint Likud-Beytenu list did even worse in Tuesday's election than the polls predicted, winning 31 Knesset seats — 11 fewer than the 42 its two parties held in the last parliament. Likud politicians blamed Netanyahu for leading the Likud from 27 seats in the 2009 election to the 20 Likud seats of the 31 it shared with Avigdor Liberman's Yisrael Beytenu Party. More ominously for Netanyahu, the Center-Left bloc, which won only 55 seats in the 2009 election, rose to 60 seats, placing it in a virtual standoff with the Right. Because his party won the most seats, Netanyahu is expected to be asked by President Shimon Peres next week to form a government. Then the wheeling and dealing to form a new coalition government will go into high gear. Netanyahu will have 42 days to assemble a coalition and win a vote of confidence in the Knesset. If he fails, Peres can choose someone else, who then will have 28 days to try. Although it has never happened, if both attempts fail the Knesset is dissolved and new elections are held. This process is likely to be a cliffhanger, with Netanyahu trying to balance his moderately right-wing supporters and challengers from the far Right, while accommodating the election's big winner, Yair Lapid. Lapid's Yesh Atid (There's a Future) Party of moderate liberals is on the center-left side of Israel's political spectrum. One thing is clear about this election in which more than 30 parties competed: Israelis voted for change. Despite the dire predictions of pundits, the country did not move to the right; in fact the right-wing became smaller, if more hawkish. The change was a move to the center, led by Lapid. Another sign of change is that there will be 50 new lawmakers out of 120 in the new Knesset. Yair Lapid's 19 seats make him the power broker. It is assumed he has his choice of the top three ministries: finance, defense, or foreign. He campaigned for universal conscription, for reducing the deficit, and other socio-economic issues. In his victory speech, Lapid declared that he would work for a broad coalition government. The charismatic former TV anchorman played the unity card. "I call on the leaders of the political establishment to work with me together, to the best of their ability, to form as broad a government as possible that will contain moderate forces from the Left and Right, the Right and the Left, so that we will truly be able to bring about real change." This will be quite a goal to reach with Israel's population of religious and secular Jews, Arabs, religious extremists, radical leftists, those willing to compromise on a two-state solution with the Palestinians, and those who reject this in favor of settling in all of the Promised Land. It is a happy coincidence that the elections took place the same week as Tu Bishvat, the Jewish Arbor Day, when the Jewish National Fund since 1890 has sponsored the planting of millions of trees to drain Israel's swamps, stamp out malaria, and make the country green. This new beginning of tree planting has come to be observed as the official birthday of the Knesset, which this year celebrates its 64th. It is hoped that the 42 percent of new Knesset members and the new coalition they represent will be an impetus for the changes Israel desperately needs. This election above all set out to provide an answer to the hundreds of thousands of Israelis who took to the streets in the summer of 2011 to protest the state of an economy in which hard work in good jobs still doesn't guarantee being able to make ends meet. It was the economy, not the conflict with the Palestinians or the danger from Iran. The average Israel earns about $2,572 per month, and families with two wage earners earn approximately $3,428 per month, according to Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics. Teachers in Israel earn an average of $1,666 a month — among the lowest in the world, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Cars cost nearly double what they do in the United States, and in Israel they run on gas that costs about $8 a gallon. Not only are taxes much higher, but basic household goods also cost more. These are the things that Lapid campaigned about, and young Israelis responded. The writer is a #1 New York Times bestselling author. His latest novel, The Locket, tells the story of a young girl, a neighbor of Adolf Eichmann, who is caught in the horror of the Holocaust. www.Timeworthybooks.com By Mike Evans Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:57:12 -0800 Full article 1_913available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Israeli intelligence officials confirm that an explosion has damaged Iran's Fordow nuclear facility. According to a report in the "Sunday Times," the blast destroyed much of the installation and trapped about 240 people deep underground. In their story, the "Times" quoted former Iranian Revolutionary Guard turned CIA agent Reza Kahlili as its source. Kahlili first reported on the blast for "World Net Daily." One official told the "Post" that Israeli authorities are in the "preliminary stages of understanding what happened and how significant it is," adding that they don't know yet if the explosion was "sabotage or [an] accident." The unidentified official refused to comment on reports that Israeli aircraft were seen in the area at the time of the explosion. Iran denied reports of the explosion. "The false news of an explosion at Fordow is Western propaganda ahead of nuclear negotiations to influence their process and outcome," Saeed Shamseddin Bar Broudi, the deputy head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, told the state IRNA news agency. Citing what he called a "source in the security forces protecting Fordow," Kahlili said the blast happened last Monday at Fordow, which is located deep inside a mountain to protect it from aerial attack. According to the WND report, the blast shook facilities within a three mile radius, prompting security forces to enact a no-traffic radius of 15 miles. In addition, the report says, the Tehran-Qom highway was shut down for several hours after the blast." "This [facility] is the center of the Iranian nuclear program," Kahlili wrote, and "is essential for the [Iranian] regime, its activities, and its nuclear program. If such a blow was given to Fordow, it definitely harms [Iran] drastically. They were reaching for 20 percent uranium enrichment, and were increasing output," he said. According to Kahlili, Iranian officials are already pointing an accusing finger at Israel and intend to strike back. He says retaliation will include a missile launch against Israel by Islamic Republic Guards within Lebanon. Kahlili says that decision was made by Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. If the stories about the blast at Fordow are true, it would represent a major setback for Iran's nuclear program at a time when they're inching closer to being able to produce atomic weapons. Whether such a blast was an attack or internal sabotage, Israel will be blamed and Iran will retaliate. Pray that Israeli forces and countermeasures will be fully activated and that the U.S. government will stand with her Israeli allies. Pray, too, that the hearts of the Iranian leaders will be changed (Proverbs 21:1) in regards to their pursuit of nuclear weapons and the destruction of Israel. To read the original Jerusalem Post articles, click here and here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:53:45 -0800 Full article 1_912available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The Council on American-Islamic Relations, more popularly known as CAIR, urged mainstream media earlier this month to adopt a New Year's resolution to drop their use of the word "Islamist." Did anyone catch the irony there? The Council on American-Islamic Relations wants the media to stop using the word Islamist? As strange as that may sound, it is true. To understand this oxymoronic thinking, we need to remind ourselves that Westerners do not think the same way that Muslims - or Islamists - do. We have discussed there deceptive methods and words in several articles in 2012, such as The Truth About Islam, Anti-Semitic Hatred Passed on by Parents, and Will Islam Bring Peace to the World. The communique from CAIR said, "Unfortunately, the term "Islamist" has become shorthand for "Muslims we don't like." It is currently used in an almost exclusively pejorative context and is often coupled with the term "extremist," giving it an even more negative slant. There are few, if any, positive references to "Islamist" in news articles." The letter expressed frustration with the "frequent linkage" of the word "terrorist" to the word "Islamic," saying that the linkage has happened because it has been promoted by Islamophobes. May we humbly suggest that the more likely cause of the frequent linkage is the actual abundance of Islamic terrorist attacks? The people at CAIR are not stupid, but they are disingenuous and deceptive. What they are attempting to do is try to soften the animosity that their associates - largely through the Muslim Brotherhood and largely overseas - have created. The documented approach of CAIR, the MB, and the other Islamic associations under the MB umbrella, is to patiently immunize the American public to become more and more tolerant until the Islamists gain a major foothold in our communities, our culture, our educational system, our professions, and our government. CAIR's plea is both bold and subtle. On the surface it sounds like a call for understanding. But understanding is not the goal of CAIR; it is a step towards their goal. One long-time CAIR executive described the group's media strategy as "to ease the intensity of the campaign and to explain the legality of the opposition led by Islamists." Did you notice? He even used the word "Islamist!" In the 1980's CAIR opposed the Oslo Accord talks. One of the leaders present at a clandestine meeting (which the FBI secretly taped) said, "We must be clear that we oppose this thing 100%. We have always demanded the 1948 territories." To which another man responded,"Yes, but we don't say that publicly. You cannot say it publicly in front of the Americans." To which the leader replied,"No. We didn't say that to the Americans." Abraham Lincoln said,"You can fool some of the people all the time, and you can fool all of the people all the time, but you can't fool all of the people all of the time." Allow us to add that "You can't fool God any of the time." Our God is the God of all Truth."He is the Rock; His works are perfect and all His ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong; upright and just is He." (Deuteronomy 32:4) There is nothing godly about CAIR. They represent Islamists as you would expect, with subtle lies and deceptions. They have learned deception from the father of all liars, the enemy himself. A wise man once said, "Never fight a battle you cannot win." That is exactly the Islamic agenda. They will patiently wait and grow and speak softly while waiting for the time when they can swing their scimitars to destroy Israel and the US. Source material for this story included CAIR and the Investigative Project on Terrorism. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:51:00 -0800 Full article 1_911available at: middleeastmediagroup.com No matter what has been done in the recorded annals of history, for everything done there has to be someone who did it first. Joachim Gauns was one of those persons. Joachim Gauns was the first recorded Jew to reach North America. And the strangest thing is that he was neither an explorer nor a settler. He was, in fact, a metallurgist, and an excellent one at that. He was born in Prague in the mid-1500s during what some have called "The Golden Age of Prague Jewry." He honed his metallurgical skills in the ore-rich regions of Bohemia. He moved to England in 1581 and put his skills to work in way that impressed the queen herself as he demonstrated a way to dramatically reduce the time for smelting copper from the 16 weeks that it had been taking the British to four days. An accomplishment like that, at that point in time, was just shy of miraculous. In fact, the implementation of Gauns methodology eventually gave the British a decided advantage in their battle with the otherwise overwhelming Spanish Armada in 1588. The copper cannon of the British were much more precise and durable than the cast iron cannon of the Spanish. Three years before the defeat of the Armada, Gauns was recruited by Sir Walter Raleigh as the metallurgist for his expedition to the New World to establish a permanent settlement. You may wonder why the expedition would need a metallurgist. Lest we forget, the overriding reason for establishing settlements had become the search for riches - gold in particular. We also need to remember that many leaders of that day still believed in the potential of alchemy for turning base minerals, such as copper, into gold. One historian duly noted that "Gauns was to find and test the metals that were to makes everyone's fortune." On the trip to the Americas, Gauns' ship ran aground. Gauns' heavy assay oven was one of the first things to be tossed overboard. Thousands of miles from home, no immediate way to return, and lacking a primary tool to do his job, Gauns did what any resourceful metallurgist would do. He built a furnace out of local bricks. The bricks from his furnace and two copper nuggets he smelted are the only remaining remnants of the settlement. It has been determined that the furnace was capable of smelting ore at temperatures above 2,000°, more than enough to melt copper. Although the colony did not survive, Gauns was, nonetheless, able to return to England (aboard one of Sir Francis Drakes' ships) and prove to the queen and her financiers that further attempts at exploration and colonization should be made. The next major expedition resulted in the founding of Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607. The more one studies the dispersion of the Jews, the greater our understanding of the breadth of their influence upon our lives. How amazing is it that the Lord would shape this one man's early life in such a way that his work would help a nation conquer an enemy navy and keep that nation's vision alive to colonize America, where a country would be established that would become the most powerful nation on earth and the best political friend of Israel. We have the gift of being able to look back and see some of the stories unfold. The Lord is still unfolding history and Israel is at the center of His story. Let us not forget to pray for the safety and security of the tiny nation of Israel that has left such a huge mark on the world. "Father, protect them. We pray for the peace of Jerusalem" (Psalm 122:6). Source material for this story includes the essays of Baruch Sterman, the Jewish Virtual Library, the Jewish Children's Folkshul, and the Jewish Magazine. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:46:11 -0800 Full article 1_910available at: middleeastmediagroup.com His name is Sheikh Ahmad Al-Suhayli. He is a prominent imam in Tunisia. During a recent live television broadcast he, as so many other Muslim clerics before him, demonstrated what the true Muslim peace plan is. He said that "God wants to destroy this sprinkling of Jews," so he recommended sterilizing Jewish women, whereby, eventually, the Jews would suffer death by attrition. He described the Jews as having been obstinate since the days of the prophets. "Whenever Allah commanded them to do something, they did the exact opposite." Referring to the establishment of the nation of Israel, he said, "The Balfour Declaration was a tragedy and a catastrophe for the Palestinians in particular, and for the Arab and Islamic nation in general. He promised a land that he did not own to people who do not deserve it - because it is not the land of the Jews - to pave the way for the racist Zionist movement to rule Palestine and Jerusalem." In his prayer he called upon Allah to "Strike them with a resounding blow and do not leave a single one of them. Do not leave a single one of them on Earth. Make the wombs of their woman barren and dry up the loins of their men. Strike them with your hatred and wrath, oh you who delivers harsh punishment and torment." The Tunisian Association to Support Minorities (there are about 1,500 Jews in Tunisia) has file suit against the sheikh under a 2011 government decree that criminalizes "calls to hatred between races and religions and the population." So tell me again that Islam is a religion of peace. Exactly how are you going to prove that when the vitriolic verbiage from the lips of Islamic leaders is so volatile? We must concede to one of the imam's half truths, whether we want to admit it or not. The Jewish people in Bible times were often obstinate. They practically drove Moses nuts for 40 years. They rejected God's plan and demanded a king. He let them have their way, but He also let them bear the consequences. There were times when they followed after other gods. It is recorded history. However, it was Jehovah whom they rebelled against, not Allah. Allah is not God. He may be a god of the Muslims, but he is not the God, the Creator of all things good and the Lover of Israel. As a father chastens his children, so does Jehovah chasten the Jews. The Scripture foretold that Israel would be scattered among the nations, but that the Lord would also bring them back together into the land as a nation, and that they would prosper there, just as they have. He established His covenants with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and David. With Jehovah a covenant is binding. He will not break a covenant. As the venomous speech of the Islamic leaders and actions of Islamic terrorists organizations attack on all fronts and by various methodologies, let us remember to pray for the peace and security of the Jews, the Eretz Ysrael, and the city of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6). The Mighty God, the One True God, will hear our prayers and heal their land (II Chronicles 7:14). Portions of the transcript of the television program may be read at MEMRI TV. Other information regarding this story may be found at the Times of Israel, the Blaze, the Israel National News, Attorneys Defending Israel. Fri, 4 Jan 2013 11:28:09 -0800 Full article 1_909available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The 'state' of Palestine is a mess. It is a political fantasy and an economic nightmare. While President Mahmoud Abbas travels through Europe thanking governments for casting their votes at the UN General Assembly in favor of recognizing Palestine as an "observer state," the state of the Palestinian is crumbling almost as fast as the walls of Jericho. In the meantime, Palestinian Authority Vice President Salam Fayyad has called for an "economic intifada" against Israel, because, of course, the deteriorating PA economy must be Israel's fault. The Palestinian Authority is never responsible for anything. It's certainly obvious that they assume no responsibility for their own economy. This week the Palestinian workers have gone on strike because the government has not been paying their wages. The West Bank is on the verge of social upheaval and economic collapse. Fayyed announced several months ago that the Palestinian Authority may soon cease to exist. How ironic. The Palestinian Authority received UN recognition as an "observer state," but may cease to exist as anything at all within just a few months! Consider how the simple matter of the necessity of electricity plays into the economic realities of the region. The Palestinian government pays its employees such meager salaries that they can barely pay for the necessities of life. Electricity is supplied to the West Bank by the Israel Electric Company. However, many Palestinians refuse to pay their bills. Some actually think that the Western countries should pay their utility bills. This is the welfare mentality at its finest. Some Palestinians are now "stealing electricity." This is a dangerous practice that is a norm in South American countries like Venezuela, where residents tap into the main power lines for unmetered service to their homes. It is also a great way to die young. The Israel Electric Company collects the West Bank electrical bills then transfers them to the PA. This past year Israel advanced the PA substantial amounts of money against yet to be collected money as a means of helping to shore up the PA economy. Having warned Abbas in advance that seeking a new UN status would have severe consequences, Israel has now stopped transferring monies collected until the amount of the advance has been paid back. While the Abbas vision of UN recognition was making front page news, his "state" is in a terrible state. The tide of popular opinion in the West Bank is beginning to turn against the PA as the economy is collapsing. One civil worker complained, "How can our prime minister ask us to boycott Israeli goods when we can't even afford to purchase Palestinian goods because he's not paying us our salaries?" A Palestinian school teacher expressed her displeasure saying, "If Fayyad wants us to boycott Israel, why doesn't he himself set an example? Why is he living in Jerusalem, under Israeli rule, and enjoying, together with his family, most privileges offered to Israeli citizens? Today, I'm ready to go and work in an Israeli settlement to feed my children and I don't care whether Fayyad likes it or not!" The situation in the West Bank is difficult. With leaders who strut their stuff but ignore the essentials of existence, destruction is almost certain. Although there are many potential scenarios for what happens after the demise of the PA, one is that Israel at long last gains complete control of the area. Israel will not drive the Palestinian settlers out, but will build an infrastructure that make the desert blossom and will afford economic growth for an area where it is so greatly needed. Perhaps we should pray for that as we pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6). Sources for this article include the Gatestone Institute and the Israel National News. Fri, 4 Jan 2013 11:26:05 -0800 Full article 1_908available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Two Iranian firms that violated a United Nations embargo by shipping weapons to Syria have been slapped with United Nations sanctions. The move was applauded by the United States. Ambassador to the UN Susan Rice said the companies, Yas Air and SAD Import Export, were "responsible for shipping ammunition, assault rifles, machine guns, mortar shells and other arms from Iran to Syria. The Security Council decision underscores the growing international concern over Iran's use of the transportation and shipping sectors as a means to export arms and conduct other illicit activities in violation of UN sanctions," she said. So far, the Security Council has hit Iran with four rounds of sanctions for refusing to stop its nuclear enrichment program. Western nations - including the U.S. and European Union - suspect Tehran is secretly developing a nuclear weapons program. The Islamic Republic insists its conducting a peaceful nuclear energy program. Among the sanctions Iran was hit with as a ban on weapons exports. The Security Council hasn't banned weapons sales to Syria, meaning other countries - such as Russia - can continue to supply the Syrian government with arms as it battles to suppress a nearly two-year old uprising by rebel forces trying to oust Syrian President Bashar Assad. Western nations continue to ratchet up the economic pressure on Iran over the latter's nuclear program, now targeting specific companies within the Islamic Republic. Pray that these measures will be effective in forcing Tehran to reconsider its nuclear ambitions. Pray for the peace of Israel (Psalm 122) and that there will be peace and stability throughout the entire Middle East, and that the United Nations will be willing to look to other methods if sanctions prove to be ineffective. To read the original Jerusalem Post article, click here. Fri, 4 Jan 2013 11:24:03 -0800 Full article 1_907available at: middleeastmediagroup.com "You've given your life to Israel . . . to the people . . . to the military. They were in your every waking moment and you never knew fear. You are a great champion of Israel - a country that has always faced battles. You've fought and you've won. But you never stopped searching for peace. You were a rare man, who served as an extraordinary example to us all." ~ Israeli President Shimon Peres "No one can feel this loss more than the family. But beyond the personal pain, there is that of the public. (He) was one of our finest sons and he is bereaved by all. He was extraordinarily brave . . . a man of values and valor. He was a hero. He excelled in all walks of his life . . . He was one of those rare men who made their marks on all of us, especially in the IDF. His humanity shone through always . . . as did his commitment to achieving peace and security. He had a sense of vocation that I believe stayed with him until the very end." ~ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "Today we are bidding farewell to one of our finest commanders ever. We have lost an extraordinary man, a courageous commander, a true friend, a modest man who always looked everyone - from prime minister to a military cadet - directly in the eye. Equal before all and all are equal to him." ~ Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak "You were a role model for all of us and we, as young soldiers, wished we could be like you." ~ IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz Israel has had many great military generals in its long history. Today, one of those great leaders, General Amnon Lipkin-Shahak, was buried near Tel Aviv. Six generals were his pallbearers. His military life was remarkable. He rose through the ranks to eventual become Israel's 15th IDF Chief of Staff, serving as deputy chief under Ehud Barak, until stepping into his shoes in 1995. Along the way he won two Medals of Valor. The accolades given to him today were not about military accomplishments, but about his character on the battleground and off. He was honored by his friends and family as a man of values and valor. PM Netanyahu said, "I think that was Amnon's essence . . . Nobleness of spirit, devotion to the country and courage . . . A real hero." His wife, Tali, bid him farewell saying, "My love, what will my life look like without you? In having you I won the greatest prize in the world. You made me a better person. I learned from you and taught you as well. I am forever yours." It is always sad to see great men pass on into eternity. Great leaders, men of integrity, men of values and valor, are getting harder to find. Let us pray together for Amnon's family. Let's pray that the Lord will raise up many more men of values and virtue in Israel who will work together to bring about the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6). Source material for this story includes the Israel National News, the Jerusalem Post, and Ynet. Fri, 4 Jan 2013 11:22:52 -0800 Full article 1_906available at: middleeastmediagroup.com In an exclusive report published today by World News Daily, Reza Kahlili revealed that Iranian death squads are already in the United States and are ready to wreak havoc inside our borders in 2013. Khalili's resume lends credence to his report. He has served in the CIA Directorate of Operations, has been a spy in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, is a counter-terrorism expert, and currently serves on the Task Force on National and Homeland Security. The source of WND's information is deep within the Iranian government. There are ten highly trained Revolutionary Guard officers who have been embedded in the US over the past five years. They are leading terrorist cells of 50 men each. US officials have been made aware of many of the details of the planned operations. Targets of these cells include parts of the national power grid, cell towers, water supplies, public transportation and strategic buildings and compounds, especially belonging to the US Military. The attacks, therefore, are already planned. The initial damage inflicted is projected to be much greater and, of course, much more widespread than 9/11. Al-Qaeda operatives, also in hiding, are scheduled to take part in the final phase of the attacks which are designed to cripple the infrastructure and the economy as well as to take the lives of as many Americans as possible. The "red line" for the imposition of the plan is not well-defined, but could be anything from an increase in sanctions upon Iran, an Israeli attack on Iran, the overthrow of the Syrian regime of Bashar Assad, or even the failure of the US to accept Iran's nuclear program within six months. The deputy head of Iran's military General Massoud Jazayeri, has previously said that "In the face of any attack, we will have a crushing response. We will not only act in the boundaries of the Middle East and the Persian Gulf; no place in America will be safe from our attacks." The real problem is that a showdown is coming in March 2013 which the US has set as a deadline for Iran to comply with the International Atomic Energy Agency rules. The threat is that, should they fail to do so, they will face additional, harsher sanctions. The Iranian's know that stricter sanctions will collapse their entire economy. Their terrorist attacks within the US will be designed to bring our country to its knees. In this same report, the source said that the Iranian nuclear program is far more advanced than anyone realizes and that it is wrong to assume that it is very far from reaching its goals. The Islamic extremists have the US and Israel in their crosshairs and their fingers are on their triggers. We need pray diligently for both the US and Israel. We need to pray that the ties between our two countries will be strengthened and unbreakable. We need to pray for God's protection. We need to pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6). "The eternal God is our refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms." Let us pray that "He will drive our out our enemies before us" (Deuteronomy 33:27). The source material for this post may be found at World Net Daily. Fri, 4 Jan 2013 10:27:01 -0800 Full article 1_905available at: middleeastmediagroup.com A solid case could be made to say that Zionism began in 70 AD at the beginning of the Diaspora following the destruction of Jerusalem, because from that day the dream of every Jew has been to return to their homeland. But, as Leon Pinkster explained in 1882, the belief in the intervention of the Messiah "to bring about our political resurrection and the religious assumption that we must bear patiently divine punishment, caused us to abandon every thought of our national liberation. Consequently we renounced the idea of a nation and did so the more readily since we were preoccupied with our immediate needs. Thus, we sank lower and lower. 'The people without a country' forgot their country." In other words, the Jewish people had drifted deeper and deeper into apathy through the centuries, resigning themselves to their situation, giving up the hope that the Scriptures clearly held out as a certainty. Theodor Herzl, an early leader in the Zionist movement, in one of the most extra-Biblical prophetic statements ever spoken, said, "Were I to sum up the Basel Congress in a word, it would be this: 'At Basel I founded the Jewish State. If I said this out loud today, I would be answered by universal laughter. If not in five years, certainly in 50, everyone will know it." He made that statement in 1897. If you are not impressed, add 50 years to 1897 and see what year you get. Admittedly there are those who believe that the nation of Israel is a humanly-conceived and man-made venture and that it is, therefore, not of God. That is possible to accept, but only on one condition: that one ignores that God always works through men. To list them all would be impossible, men like Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Gideon, David, Solomon, Nehemiah, and Daniel. It is, therefore, absurd to think that He would do anything different to bring the promised rebuilding of the nation of Israel through any other means. To object to the work that these faithful men and woman committed to and have accomplished, to call it human rather than divinely conceived, is akin to calling Noah a fool because he built an ark. Sure, God could have spoken the Ark into existence in a literal heartbeat, but He didn't. Instead it took Noah over 100 years to do it. The problem is that some folks believe only what their eyes can see and their hands can touch. Yet the Bible describes faith as "the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen" (Hebrews 11:1). To see the nation of Israel as it is today and to say that it is not a work of God is stunningly preposterous. Zionism exhibits the rising faith of the Jewish people in the latter 19th and the first half of the 20th centuries that God, working through willing servants and leaders, would keep His promise that Israel would, indeed, return to the Promised Land. As the sometimes disturbing scenario in the Middle East unfolds, it is possible for Bible scholars to see how the table is being set for prophecies concerning Israel to be fulfilled, such as the expansion of its territories and the rebuilding of the Temple. In order for the Lord to do the things He has promised to do with and for Israel, it was necessary for Israel to be gathered together again as a nation. Using men and women who longed for that day, people called Zionists, God has brought them into the land and has prospered them. What a beautiful and blessed fulfillment of His promises we have been able to witness, and are witnessing still. Pray with thanks when you pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6) and pray with faith, believing that God is who He says He is and that He will do what He has said He will do. Source material for this article included the Jewish Virtual Library, and Zionism-Israel. Fri, 4 Jan 2013 10:25:04 -0800 Full article 1_904available at: middleeastmediagroup.com There are already Hezbollah terrorist cells in 14 North American cities, including Toronto. This, combined with the ever-growing presence of Iranian influence in Central and South America, has prompted the passage of H.R. 3783 by the United States Congress. The legislation, entitled the "Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act of 2012," was passed by an overwhelming margin of 386 to 6. It is now headed to the White House for the president's signature. Hezbollah is the terrorist wing of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Quds Forces. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Ayatollah Khomeini have clearly and repeatedly called for the destruction of both Israel and the United States, hence the concern over Iran's continued resistance against UN sanctions designed to bring their nuclear weapons development to a halt. Do not be fooled. A nuclear weapon is not Iran's only plan. They have not kept it a secret that any act of aggression by Israel or the United States would be met with devastating global consequences. They have been preparing for decades to position themselves to be able to carry out those threats. The bipartisan legislation that was co-sponsored by South Carolina Republican Representative Jeff Duncan and Buffalo, New York's, Democratic Congressman Brian Higgins, calls for the State Department to develop and implement"a comprehensive government-wide strategy to counter Iran's growing hostile presence and activity in the Western Hemisphere."Higgins is especially concerned about the Hezbollah presence in Toronto because of its proximity to the three border crossings at Buffalo and Niagara Falls. He asked,"Does Hezbollah use Buffalo as a pathway to its other operations in the U.S.? Or do they use Buffalo as a pathway to Canada?" We've already seen a tightening of security at US-Canadian border crossings. This bill indicates that we should expect more to come as Hezbollah prepares for carrying out its dirty work. We can ill afford to sit in our easy chairs and be completely unaware of the threat that is in our very own countries. The situation is growing more concerning in the US as the liberal anti-gun lobby wants to take away our right to self-defense at the same time that there is recognition of the terror threat coming upon us. This is a chance for Congress and the Obama administration to get it right. Friends, we may soon begin to understand on a very personal level what the people of Israel face every day: the possibility - and the reality - of terrorism. If nothing else, 9/11 should remind us the extent to which Islamic terrorists are willing to go to attack us. It is going to be entirely different when their widespread attacks are launched within North America. One final note: The Canadian government has officially recognized the Quds Force as a terrorist organization. For a country the bulk of whose population is located along the stretch from the Buffalo border to the St. Lawrence Seaway, a Hezbollah cell in Toronto would have the power to bring Canada to its knees and serve as a base of attack against the US. Millions of lives are at stake. It is somewhat worrisome that it literally takes an act of Congress to make the State Department, a part of the Executive Branch of the administration, to do what they should have been doing a long time ago. Our only real hope is the same as Israel's. We serve a God who is always precisely on time (Romans 5:6) and He is in sovereign control. We can trust Him. We also know that "the effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much" (James 5:16). Please join us in praying for the peace and protection of Israel, the United States, and Canada as Satanic forces plot against Judaism, Christianity and freedom. H.R. 3783 may be read in its entirety at the Government Printing Office website. Other source material may be viewed at the Buffalo News, the Greenwood Index-Journal, the Canada Newswire, the Edgefield Advertiser, and Forbes. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Locket, Living Fear Free, 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 26 Dec 2012 05:34:00 -0800 Full article 1_903available at: middleeastmediagroup.com "Every woman who dies is a sister, mother, wife, or daughter, and her death leaves a gaping hole in her family and erodes Syrian culture, which is based on extended family structure. The price Syrian women and families are paying is often invisible." We don't have time to wait, says Dr. Karestan Koeman, associate professor of epidemiology at Columbia University, to gather the stories of Syria's war, to collect information about human lives which are disappearing day by day into the rubble. "Academics can sit around and argue methods, but meanwhile people are dying and journalists are left to rely on very little. Is it really the case that we can't make any conclusions? Or do we, with appropriate caveats, have a moral obligation to try?" Trying to gather information of killings in a hot war is not about looking for the needle in the haystack, rather it is modeling the haystack. What does the warzone look like? What does life as well as death look like for civilians who are living inside Syria? Human rights are being violated. Women and children are killed just for the sake of killing by blood thirsty terrorists who would just as soon take a life as spare one. Documented killings across Syria are of women, who are unlikely to have picked up arms in the conflict, and girls, who are innocent noncombatants. These women and girls are being killed in various guerilla styles - everything from stabbings to shelling to gunshots. In places where massacres have been carried out, where the military or shabiha (plainclothes militia forces) have gone in and slaughtered people, there's evidence of women being specifically targeted. All were hung or butchered, or handcuffed and assassinated. They were beaten or stabbed. It has been death up close and personal. "A baby's body was found near a checkpoint on the road that connects Homs with the ancient city of Palmyra, in central Syria, in January. At four months old, she was said to have been given over to a paternal uncle, dead, with bruises on her back, abdomen, and hands. Her parents were missing -- the family had gone to the coastal city of Tartus 16 days before. Bashar al-Assad's security forces are accused of torturing and killing the infant after she was arrested along with her family. We don't know what really happened, whether her death was intentional or a byproduct of war. We don't know who the perpetrators were for sure. But we do know that this baby is one of the many that has died in Syria's ongoing conflict. And we know that no matter how many bodies we count, or don't, that she is a civilian, one of many documented to have been killed in more than 20 months of fighting." Terrorists torture and kill the innocent because of the "evil that men do." For them, there is no peace because of the conflict in their own mind. Their weapons of warfare are their pleasure. As Israel's neighbor to the north, they should be considered a definite threat to the safety and security of God's people. There is one factor to consider: they do not know that the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is on Israel's side. He is their guard and umbrella of protection. To read more about this topic look at The Atlantic. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 17 Dec 2012 06:24:20 -0800 Full article 1_902available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Mohamed El-Beltagy may not be a household name, but he certainly is someone we should have on our watch list. He is the Secretary General of the Egypt's Freedom and Justice Party. Let me rephrase that. He is the Secretary General of the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Part in Egypt. And he is the man who told a press conference in Cairo today that "A revolt against the legitimate authorities will produce thousands of martyrs." El-Betagy's comments came in response to the swelling protests raging in the streets of Cairo and other major Egyptian cities preceding Saturday's scheduled referendum on the proposed new Egyptian constitution. So much for freedom and justice. In the meantime, the Muslim Brotherhood is doing its best to create some of those martyrs as literally hundreds of opposition protesters are being brutally beaten by pro-government demonstrators. Rami Sabry, a pharmacist who was beaten while demonstrating, described his experience saying, "I was dragged on the ground from among opposition demonstrators, and for 10 to 15 minutes, surrounded by dozens of pro-Morsi demonstrators who beat me with metal rods and wooden sticks on all parts of my body. One man used a knife to cut me across my chest. They took out my ID card and someone shouted 'He's a Christian!' so the violence grew more intense. Minutes later, someone shouted 'He's from the Socialist Popular Alliance Party.' Having found my membership card, the violence grew even worse." Another man, a former diplomat, was severely beaten. When he asked a doctor for help, it was denied. He made his plea to a passing female doctor who did more than deny him. She kicked him and said, "You aren't human beings. You're not like us." One Egyptian woman from the Dostour Party said that she was chased by several Islamic men. Once they caught her, they ripped the veil off of her face, then slapped her repeatedly and spit on her. They persecuted her verbally by saying, "Infidels do not wear veils." A political science professor at Cairo University underscored the potential for thousands of martyrs as he observed that "The polarization will only get worse. No matter the outcome of the referendum, the current polarization will extend on." When we pray for the peace of Jerusalem, one thing we should keep in mind is that we need to pray for protection from any spillover of Egypt's problems into Israel. Egypt has held a tenuous peace with Israel for many years. It has been even more tenuous since the Morsi regime has come into power. Israel's relationship with Egypt has vacillated from bad to good and back again numerous times throughout recorded history. Isaiah prophesied both future devastation and blessing for Egypt. (Isaiah 19 et al) So, we encourage you to pray for the Lord not only to protect His chosen people in Israel, but to pray for the salvation of Egypt by turning their hearts to Him. Background material for this story can be read at Ahram Online. Click here and here to read those articles. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 17 Dec 2012 06:18:17 -0800 Full article 1_901available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Egypt is home to more than 8 million Christians, the largest Christian community in the Middle East. Religious authorities declare that wearing a hijab, or veil, is compulsory for Muslim women, but no one can be forced to wear it. The Muslim Brotherhood has said they will not apply a strict interpretation of Sharia laws with regard to women's dress. In total disregard for human respect, a Christian woman was attacked inside Cairo, had her hair cut off by two other women and thrown from a car while being called an infidel. As a result she also suffered a broken arm. The humiliation, evil, disrespect, hatred, and degradation suffered by this woman was carried out by veiled women who belong to the Organization of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, an underground movement that is not officially sanctioned or supported by the government. Other such instances have also been reported. A week earlier a veiled woman cut the hair of an unveiled 13-year old riding the subway. In the southern town of Luxor, an Egyptian court sentenced an Egyptian schoolteacher to a suspended prison sentence for cutting off the hair of unveiled 12-year old girls. Is an Islamist-dominated government fueling an Islamist hardening of Egyptian culture? Such reported cruel acts to a few Christian women are not the only signs pointing to such domination by the government. Deepened by fears which came as a result of President Morsi, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, declaring new presidential powers, thousands of demonstrators been rioting Tahir Square and in front of the presidential palace to protest his ludicrous decree which has been labeled as a power grab, an "unprecedented assault" on the judiciary. Muslim Brotherhood leaders have repeatedly said they will not apply a strict interpretation of Sharia law with regard to women's dress. But is that true? In a country that is going through an unstable transition period, who will decide the interpretation of the law? So far, the Brotherhood's actions are speaking louder than their words. Pray for these Christian women living in a hostile nation. Pray for the peace and protection of Jerusalem. (Psalm 122:6) If Islamic extremist ever gain control of any or all of Israel, Jewish women will be subjected to humiliation and persecution on a much larger scale. If the Muslim Brotherhood's plan to take over America comes to fruition, Sharia law will be the rule and American women will suffer the same. This is not a fantasy. We need to pray. Source material for this story is found at World Mag and Virtual Tourist. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:13:25 -0800 Full article 1_900available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Just a few days ago Israeli citizens watched television broadcasts of the return of former exiled Hamas leader Khalen Mashaal's return to Gaza to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the founding of the terrorist group. Literally hundreds of thousands of Hamas members and Arabs living in Gaza assembled to hear Mashaal and Gaza Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh shout insults, epithets, and warnings to the nation of Israel. Even children were dressed in Hama military uniforms. Now stop thinking like an American and start thinking like a Jew living in southern Israel. Start thinking about what it would feel like to be watching live TV and seeing hundreds of thousands of your worst enemy being incited to conquer your country and kill you - and they are only ten miles away.That is not just a nightmare.That is reality. Seriously, stop reading for a minute and just try to imagine it. It is not just a reality, it is a frightening reality. Mashaal not only said that Hamas will "never recognize the legitimacy of the Israeli occupation," but that "Jihad and the armed resistance is the only true path to liberation. We kill the Zionists because they are conquerors and we will continue to killanyone who takes our land and our holy places." Before we discover more of what Mashaal said, let's review: ·Gaza was taken from Israel by Egypt in the War of 1948 ·Gaza was taken back by Egypt in the Six Day War in 1967 ·Israel subsequently allow Palestinian refugees (from their own Arab countries) to live in Gaza as a separate entity. ·Hamas has repeatedly and almost continually wrought terror in the south of Israel. Okay. Now that we know that Mashaal is another maniacal Islamic terrorist leader molded in the likeness of Ahmadinejad and Arafat, we can keep his tirades in proper perspective. Things like, "Liberating Palestine, all of Palestine, is the duty and right and goal of all Arabs and Muslims." When he says, "Palestine" he is including Israel. He went on to say that "From the sea to the (Jordan) river, from north to south, we will not give up any part of Palestine. It is our country, our right and our homeland." That is patently not true, but it is what he believes to be the truth. Israeli Vice-Premier wrapped up the situation, describing the difference between Mashaal and Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas it that the latter wraps his extremist ideology in pretty words. He is absolutely right. Israel is not only surrounded enemy countries, but it borders two very large terrorist threats with the PA/PLO in the West Bank and Hamas in Gaza. By the way, Hamas thinks that it won the eight-day war a couple of weeks ago, because Israel agreed to a ceasefire rather than invade Gaza. This is a clear example of the twisted Islamic propaganda machine. They could not tell the truth if it hit them in the face. Our friends in Israel need our prayers. They are in a desperate situation. Normally it would be described as an impossible situation, but "with God nothing shall be impossible." (Luke 1:37) Our prayers can shake the very heavens because our God is Jehovah. He is the protector of Israel. People have tried to eradicate the Jews, but that will never happen. Even if the situation gets worse, and it will, the Protector of Israel will always save them from oppression. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. (Psalm 122:6) Foundational information for this article can be found at theTimes of Israel, International Business Times, andIsrael National News. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:25:23 -0800 Full article 1_899available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Once a spirit of fear takes root, you lose control of your emotions, sending you spiraling downward into a spiritual pit of despair, discouragement and disappointment. It does not take extraordinary insight to realize that we live in a fear-filled world. Yet fear does not have to be the condition of anyone who believes and claims the promises of God. This powerful book will equip you to overcome the spirit of fear, build up your faith, overcome the enemy and replace breakdowns with breakthroughs in every part of your life. Destroy the yoke of bondage that fear brings and replace it with a new spirit of hope, freedom, power and joy. Is fear keeping you from living victoriously in God? If so, then this book is for you. In his new book, "Living Fear Free," bestselling author Mike Evans challenges readers to overcome fear and take hold of the bright future God has planned for them. Fear of rejection is often a major obstacle in the path to victorious living. Evans encourages readers to begin by finding their acceptance in God. He then exhorts thrm to see with kingdom eyes, move past excuses, develop mountain-moving faith, conquer worry, and put the past behind in forgiveness. Using scripture, the examples of Bible heroes like Joshua, Paul, and Mary Magdalene, and stories from his own experience, Evans shows the reader how to turn obstacles into triumphs by seeking power in persecution, learning from adversity, and letting faith prevail in the midst of trials. Dr. Mike Evans, the #1 New York Times bestselling author, is an award-winning journalist and Middle East analyst who has served as a confidant to leaders in the Middle East for more than three decades. Dr. Evans has appeared on Good Morning America, Crossfire, The Rush Limbaugh Show, Nightline and The Fox Network. His articles have appeared in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Times and The Jerusalem Post. He arranged the exclusive interview of Iran's President Ahmadinejad for the Fox News Network in 2010 and more than 23 million of his books are in print. Mike Evans has spoken more than 4000 times from The Kremlin Palace in Moscow, to The World Summit on Terrorism in Jerusalem and in more than 3000 churches. He recommended Benjamin Netanyahu for his first political appointment. Mike Evans is available for speaking engagements and interviews. Contact: EVENTS@DrMichaelDEvans.com Thu, 6 Dec 2012 21:08:32 -0800 Full article 1_898available at: middleeastmediagroup.com As a young girl, Sarah Batsheva was infatuated with the handsome teenage boy who lived down the street. That teenage boy was Adolf Eichmann. It all seemed innocent and nice until Sarah's grandmother died, and then nothing was ever the same again. Set in Europe during World War II, The Locket follows Sarah's journey from adolescence to adulthood, as she and her family endure the horrors of the Final Solution. Forced from their home into a Vienna ghetto, and later to the Nazi death camps, Sarah watches helplessly as her family and friends are murdered. She is marked for death, too, until Eichmann intervenes. When Sarah rebuffs Eichmann's romantic advances, she is arrested and sent to the camps. Can Sarah escape and survive long enough to find justice for the atrocities she was forced to endure? Will evil prevail and consign her to a life of fear and terror? Follow Sarah on her journey from the darkest days of the Holocaust to the day she enters a Jerusalem courtroom to face Adolf Eichmann. ***** Dr. Mike Evans, the #1 New York Times bestselling author, is an award-winning journalist and Middle East analyst who has served as a confidant to leaders in the Middle East for more than three decades. Dr. Evans has appeared on Good Morning America, Crossfire, The Rush Limbaugh Show, Nightline and The Fox Network. His articles have appeared in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Times and The Jerusalem Post. He arranged the exclusive interview of Iran's President Ahmadinejad for the Fox News Network in 2010 and more than 23 million of his books are in print. Mike Evans has spoken more than 4000 times from The Kremlin Palace in Moscow, to The World Summit on Terrorism in Jerusalem and in more than 3000 churches. He recommended Benjamin Netanyahu for his first political appointment. Mike Evans is available for speaking engagements and interviews. Contact: EVENTS@DrMichaelDEvans.com Thu, 6 Dec 2012 21:04:12 -0800 Full article 1_897available at: middleeastmediagroup.com There are 5 million Jews living in Israel. The entire population of Israel is a mere 62% of the population of New York. That's New York City. The Arab population in the Middle East is 500 million. That is 60% more people than the population of the entire United States. Five million people surround by 50 million people. As Larry Miller describes it, the Arab world is like a football field and Israel is like a pack of matches in the middle. Do you have the picture? Let's add some meaning to it. The Arab people are trying to convince the world that, if Israel would give them just one half of the pack of matches, everything will be hunky-dory and everyone will be friends. Despite the fact that Iranian President Ahmadinejad wants to wipe Israel off the map, and despite the fact that the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas want to drive Israel into the sea, the world appears to be buying into the Arab-Islamic propaganda. The Arab story is about as absurd as Hitler inviting a rabbi to dinner. "Give us half the pack of matches and we'll be your Best Friends Forever." How blind are these people? Or is it that the lie is so absurd that they think it must be true. The rise of the Palestinian Authority under the control of Mahmoud Abbas has made the West Bank and Gaza a political pawn for the Islamic Arabs to use to drive Israel out of the region.They are using them as a half a pack of match's worth of peace promises that are contrary to everything they believe and desire. The Hamas Charter of 1988 cites that it is a derivative of the Muslim Brotherhood and says that "There is no solution for the Palestinian except through Jihad," and "Jerusalem will exist and continue to exist until Islam will obliterate it." The Muslim Brotherhood is spending a great deal of time and effort trying to portray itself as paternalistic and peaceful. It recently submitted a new Charter of Conduct for the MB in Europe. It said, "In order to defend Islam from charges that it is inherently violent & terroristic, the Brotherhood deceives the public about the nature of Jihad. This is necessary . . . if the connection between Islam and violence is to be denied, Jihad must be explained away. The Brotherhood defends Jihad. It does so usually in one of two ways, sometimes employing both deceptions. First, the Brotherhood claims that Jihad has little or no connection to violence and warfare and is instead akin to various forms of inner struggle or self-improvement. Second, the Brotherhood suggests that Jihad is a form of "freedom fighting", even comparing Jihad to the American Revolution." Does it take an illustration of a pack of matches to expose the pack of lies of the Arab Muslim nations is handing out to the world? Reasoning doesn't seem to work. The truth is ignored. Or will it take the Lord God Almighty destroying the 500 million attacking His five million. Israel has faced these odds before - many times. And the Lord Mighty in Battle has won the victory and brought glory to His name.Pray with us that He will not bring embarrassment upon His children or upon Himself, but that he will defend them by the word of His mouth. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. (Psalm 122:6) Source information for this story may be found at the Global MB Report and Target of Opportunity. Wed, 5 Dec 2012 19:52:49 -0800 Full article 1_896available at: middleeastmediagroup.com New satellite images show Iran is hauling dirt to a site United Nations inspectors want to visit. Western diplomats say the images reinforce suspicions that Tehran is trying to cover up illegal activity at its Parchin plant. The photos, presented during a closed-door session for member states of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), suggest Iran is continuing to try to hide incriminating evidence of illicit nuclear-related activity. The latest allegations come only days after the IAEA reported "extensive activities" at the Parchin site conducted since early this year that they say "would seriously undermine its inquiry, if and when inspectors were allowed access" to the site. So far, Iran has denied the agency's request for a visit. According to diplomats who attended the briefing led by chief UN inspector Herman Nackaerts, the latest satellite image from November 7 showed what looked to be piles of dirt. "They have been scraping the earth. Now they obviously want to put down new earth. There are piles of them that you can see," one unidentified diplomat said, adding that a fence had also been torn down. IAEA chief Yukiya Amano has pressured Iran to allow inspectors to visit Parchin, a large facility southeast of the capital city of Tehran. The IAEA also wants access to other sites and documents as well as the chance to talk to plant officials. "There are lots of activities (at Parchin) since the beginning of this year and some of these activities are quite important," Amano told reporters in Paris. A series of meetings this year between the IAEA and Iran - most recently in August - have failed to persuade the Islamic Republic to allow the agency to resume its long-stalled inquiry into the country's nuclear facilities. While Western nations continue to pursue a diplomatic solution to Iran's nuclear threat, the Islamic Republic continues to use talks and stall tactics while apparently pursuing the acquisition of an atomic weapon. With a proclaimed goal of eradicating Israel, such a threat made by a nation actively pursuing the weapons it needs to accomplish the task must be taken seriously. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122) and that Western nations will stand with the only true democracy in the Middle East.To read the original Jerusalem Post article, click here. Tue, 4 Dec 2012 15:52:47 -0800 Full article 1_432available at: middleeastmediagroup.com I remember the anger in my mother's eyes as she told me "Christians hate Jews. Christians kill Jews." That was all she had known - the death of family members at the hands of people who claimed to be believers. Today you and I have a wonderful opportunity to show God's love to Jewish people in great need. We have received a plea for help from one of our ministry partners in Israel to meet the needs of survivors and the families of victims of terrorist attacks. The physical, mental, and emotional toll of these attacks is great - our hearts grieve when we hear the stories of these victims - but we must do more than grieve; we MUST help! In the past, our caring Jerusalem Prayer Team members have touched many of these lives, and today I'm asking you to do it again. Will you give so that these dear Jewish people who have lost and suffered so much can receive comfort, encouragement and help? I am preparing to go back to Israel again soon. I would like to take your most urgent prayer request with me as I spend time in prayer and fasting in the Holy City, believing God with you. Please send me your request today. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1New York Timesbestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, Game Changer; and his newest titles Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans? books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 21 Nov 2012 05:21:15 -0800 Full article 1_895available at: middleeastmediagroup.com As missiles supplied to its proxy Hamas fly over the nation of Israel another source for concern hovers at the back of the minds of its leaders: Iran's nuclear program. According to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) almost 3,000 machines used to produce nuclear fuel have been mounted at the underground military facility near the city of Qom. This move doubles the ability to generate medium grade, or 20 percent enriched, uranium in the months ahead. What is the global significance of this action? By March or April of 2013, Iran's military could possess enough uranium needed for one viable atomic weapon. At that point, the fanatical Muslim leaders in the country will have reached the "red line" indicated by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It is at that point Israel's leaders must determine, not if, but when to take action to protect its populace. This boundary could be crossed much sooner if production from the centrifuges in Natanz is added to the equation. Olli Heinonen, a former weapons inspector for the IAEA says, "The number of centrifuges is steadily increasing, which diminishes the time for a breakout for a nuclear weapon in two ways: Iran's inventories will increase as well as its pace of production." Leaders in Tehran continue to assert that Iran's nuclear program is only for domestic uses. According to sources, Iran's stockpile of uranium enriched to 20 percent amounts 232 kilograms (510 pounds) of which approximately 96 kilos could be used in the production of a weapon. Knowledgeable experts assess that another 120 to 150 kilograms would be needed for the production of a nuclear bomb. With the Qom plant fully operational, and by restructuring the centrifuges, Iran could easily convert the store of uranium to weapons-grade within months. The changes at the facility in Qom are of particular concern to IAEA negotiators, to the United States, to Europe, and particularly to Israel. It is feared that the nuclear installation in Qom is invulnerable to attacks by air. Thus far, Security Council talks with Iran's officials have produced no discernible outcome, and frankly why should they have? Despite the 80 percent drop in the value of the Iranian real, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have seen nothing to make them believe the US or its European allies would make any move to stop Iran's forward motion. The two leaders continue to thumb their collective noses to demands for access to Parchin, a facility south of Tehran. Yukiya Amano, the IAEA's director general has charged that the delay is a stalling tactic to allow time to clean up past nuclear activities by soil removal and cleansing the facilities. Amano believes that the site was used as a laboratory for the study of an implosion devise to be used in conjunction with a nuclear warhead. The organization has a team scheduled to visit Parchin on December 13, but by that time, any trace of nuclear activity will have been eradicated. Also of great concern to the Israelis is a report that a freighter is en route from Bandar Abbas to Gaza with a payload of 220 short-range and 50 long-range Fajar-5 missiles. The improved Fajar-5 projectiles have a greater impact with their 220-kilo warhead than do ones currently employed by Hamas. The cargo on the freighter would replace the dwindling stockpile of missiles fired into Israel since November 10. To cover its tracks, the ship has changed names and ownership several times since its launch. She departed Bandar Abbas as the Vali-e-Asr under the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines. On the South Pacific Island of Tuvalu, her name was changed to the Cargo Starand hosted a Tuvalu flag. According to sources, four Sudanese cargo ships departed the Port of Sudan recently for an assignation with the Cargo Star. The missiles would then be transferred to the other vessels at sea. It is believed that the ships will either put into port in Sudan or rendezvous with a fleet of Egyptian fishing boats. From there, the arms would be transported to Egypt, and then to Gaza by way of the tunnel system between the two countries. While at sea, the Cargo Star has been shadowed by two Iranian warships. Intelligence sources have also revealed that Revolutionary Guard Units from Iran are serving as advisors to the Gaza terrorists. What better way for Iran to conceal its determination to distract Israel, and the world, from its nuclear program than to begin a skirmish with the Jewish nation? Jerusalem is Ground Zero for spiritual warfare in our world today. It is the target of the enemy, and it is vital that you and I do our part to not only pray for the peace of Jerusalem, but to speak out in support of Israel's right to her capital city. One of the most important tools for us to fight and win this battle will be the Jerusalem World Center. This wonderful facility in the Holy City will be a lasting bridge extending God's love to the Jewish people and a center of ministry and outreach to them that will truly be life changing. We have made every payment on the building so far—all praise and glory to God—but we must make the November payment of $777,777.77. If you can help us meet this need, and receive the matching gift too, thank you kindly. To help, go here: http://jerusalemprayerteam.org/email/2012/1115-2-fb.htm If you can undergird this effort in intercessory prayer, that it might be blessed with God's favor, thank you kindly. LIKE and SHARE this story to encourage others to defend the Jewish people and pray for peace in Jerusalem, and remember to leave your PRAYERS and COMMENTS below. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:30:30 -0800 Full article 1_894available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Shortly after his inauguration, President Barack Obama apparently began a courtship with Iranian leaders. The strategy was to ultimately reopen embassies with a full-fledged ambassadorial staff in both Washington and Tehran as a prelude to full diplomatic status. Flights between the United States and Tehran would be available, and Iranians would be allowed visas to enter the US. That was designed to lead to talks regarding Iran's nuclear intentions. The hand was extended; the mad dog responded accordingly—it bit the hand. I am outraged and you should be, too. Iran has spent eight years killing thousands of US troops in Iraq and Afghanistan with the use of improvised explosive devises. The most lethal IEDs were manufactured in Iran for the implicit purpose of killing US troops. Or how about the thousands of soldiers wounded, with missing limbs, or burned beyond recognition compliments of Iran? We did nothing. Iranian leaders have been responsible for the murders of more than 1,000 innocent Jews in Israel through terrorist proxies, Hezbollah, Hamas, and the PLO, all of which are armed and funded by Iran. Neither can we fail to mention the 17 US citizens murdered at the US Embassy in Beirut in April 1983, or the 241 servicemen killed by Islamic Jihad at the Marine barracks in Beirut on October 23, 1983. I know of this firsthand as I had slept on the beachhead rather than in the barracks the night before the attack. Also on the list is Master Chief Robert Dean Stethem who was beaten to death in June 1985 by a Hezbollah terrorist onboard TWA Flight 847. That same month William Francis Buckley, the CIA station chief in Beirut was tortured to death by Hezbollah. Marine Colonel William Higgins was taken hostage by Hezbollah in 1988 while serving with UN peacekeepers in Lebanon and hanged sometime later. Nineteen US Air Force personnel were murdered in June 1996 when the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia were bombed. Several members of the Saudi branch of Hezbollah were later indicted in US federal court. The most recent plot on US soil included the attempted assassination of the Saudi Arabian ambassador to the US, Adel Al-Judeir, and the subsequent plan to bomb the Saudi and Israeli embassies in Washington, DC. These are all the Iranian plots which have been uncovered. According to an Israeli newspaper, Maariv, Iran's leaders "opposed any sign of normalization with the US, and refused to grant a 'prize' to the Americans." Our ally, Israel, would have been strongly opposed to such a move by the Obama White House given the threats of total annihilation that have issued forth from Tehran's Holocaust-denying government. In early October, reports leaked from "unknown sources" that in Geneva in 2009, the US and Iran had agreed to discuss the formulation of a plan to discuss Iran's rogue nuclear program. The accounts were dismissed as false both by the White House and Tehran. However, according to Maariv, US Deputy Secretary of State William Burns had met with the Iranian nuclear envoy. The meeting supposedly was held during the time that Tehran officials were meeting with five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and Germany (known as the P5+1.) If verifiable, it would reinforce what seems to be President Obama's desire to snuggle up to Middle Eastern potentates and mullahs. It could directly affect sanctions imposed on Iran in an attempt to halt its nuclear program. Since the 1979 overthrow of the Shah of Iran, the US and Iran have had no diplomatic interaction except through a third country. Apparently, in their refusal to open talks with Obama, Ahmadinejad and Supreme Ayatollah Khamenei are concerned that normalizing relations with the US would lessen the hold of the fanatical Shi'a Muslim regime. It appears that Tehran may have had a change of heart, but that report has again been denied by US officials. In recent weeks, the New York Times and NBC reported that Ahmadinejad may be open to discussions, but only after the election on November 6. Obviously, he wants to know with whom he would be negotiating. The Obama administration denied the story, but seems always ready to bargain with the terrorist state. My good friend, Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Moshe Ya'alon said he was aware of the meetings . Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman with whom I recently had dinner was hopeful that Obama's denial of contact with Iran was correct. A nuclear weapon in the hands of Iran's Shi'a Muslim majority would be an outright threat to any hopes of peace in the Middle East. Israel continues to consider the possibility of a military attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. Sanctions designed to influence Iran's leaders to abandon the program have been in place for some time,yet Ahmadinejad remains defiant and determined. Thu, 1 Nov 2012 11:58:58 -0800 Full article 1_893available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Iran is preparing for life without oil revenues. That's the word from the Islamic Republic's oil minister, who says his country may stop petroleum sales if economic sanctions against the nation continue. "We have prepared a plan to run the country without any oil revenues," Iranian oil minister Rostam Qasemi told reporters, adding, "So far to date we haven't had any serious problems, but if the sanctions were to be renewed we would go for 'Plan B.' If you continue to add to the sanctions we (will) cut our oil exports to the world." According to estimates published by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, Iran pumped about 2.72 barrels-per-day (bpd) in September, although Qasemi said the figure is closer to four bpd. The United States and other Western nations have imposed strong economic sanctions against Iran over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, which the West says is designed to produce a nuclear weapon, but Tehran insists is for peaceful purposes. So far, it appears the sanctions are working. According to Iran's central bank, the nation's inflation rate last month was 24%, although Western industry analysts says they believe the real inflation rate may be twice as high. Romans 13 reminds us that governments have ordained powers, such as those protect, tax and rule. Therefore, the government of Iran is within its authority to decide how their oil will be distributed and to whom. How this would impact oil prices is anyone's guess in the volatile world market. Pray today for Iran's leaders and the choices they have to make regarding their oil production and using petroleum as a "weapon" against Western economic sanctions. Join us and pray for peace in Jerusalem. To read the original Jerusalem Post article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:32:02 -0800 Full article 1_892available at: middleeastmediagroup.com It didn't take long for Palestinian officials to raise a ruckus after the Israel Lands Administration gave final approval to a plan to build 800 new homes west of Gilo outside of Jerusalem. The Palestinians refer to Gilo as an illegally occupied settlement in the West Bank. Israel says that Gilo is within the Jerusalem municipal borders and is, therefore, not in the West Bank. Palestinians claim that the annexation of Gilo was illegal. It is rather a moot point as this is land legally under the jurisdiction of the State of Israel. The ILA has, similar to a zoning commission, approved plans for development of an area that will contain 800 new homes, paving the way for the tendering and letting of bids to purchase the right to build. Typically, this next part of the process could take several months. However, the Palestinians protest not only is the housing development illegal, but that it is a "catastrophic" part of an Israel plan for "ethnic cleansing," both terms used by Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas during his recent address before the United Nations General Assembly. The Palestinians claim that this is an Israeli attempt to defeat any chance of reaching a two-state solution for the area. What they fail to mention is that every time Israel has offered to negotiate a two-state solution, President Abbas has decided to act unilaterally on behalf of the Palestinians. The questions must be asked, "What is Israel supposed to do?" Should Israel not act unilaterally to build housing for its residents (which is something that the PA can't even afford to do for their own people)? Should Israel do nothing while Abbas tries every political means available to get the United Nations to recognize a Palestinian state? Very shortly after the announcement of the approval was made, Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erakat was proclaiming that the only solution to stopping the building of 800 houses is for the international community "to back Palestinian plans to seek upgraded UN status." It is patently absurd to even compare a new, modern housing development project with the overall Palestinian objective of international recognition. It should also be noted that most of the Gilo land had been purchases by Jews prior to World War II. Not one of those land owners ever gave up their property rights. Although the land was claimed by Jordan in the 1948 war, it was reclaimed by Israel in 1967. The struggle for the Promised Land will continue until the world agrees with the Israeli claims on the land. It is hard to see from here when that day will come, but when the Lord says "The time has come," it will be done. As you pray with us for the peace of Jerusalem, consider also praying Psalm 108:12-13, "Give us aid against our enemy, for the help of man is worthless. With God we will gain the victory." For more information about this story, go to the Israel Land Administration website, to PressTV, or Ahramonline. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate,The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:22:17 -0800 Full article 1_891available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has donated $20 million to UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The money is to be used for history textbooks. His country also spent $29,000 to sponsor a meeting of 21 education experts in Paris last month. The meeting dealt in part with the proposed textbooks. Doesn't that sound nice? Well, actually there is something just not right about it. You see, the proposed UNESCO project is to edit and standardize history textbooks the world over. Any country with a leadership that has some degree of common sense should balk at the idea. Israel is one country that should see through this ruse of an "authoritative" board who will be allowed to rewrite and standardize history so that everyone will see it the same way. These elitists - those who think they are the brightest and best among us - will set standards to which all teachers, the world over, must adhere. These elitists will determine things like whether or not there really was a Holocaust or whether it was just a "bump in the road." They will be able to revise standardized history to determine whether or not the nation of Israel should exist. They will be able to convince the world that Israel should be wiped off the face of the map. They will be able to teach children that Shariah should be the overriding law in every country. These teachings are standard in some countries. Textbooks in Saudi Arabia - where the $20 million came from - teach things like "adhering to Islam is the only path to enter heaven and escape hellfire." Their textbooks teach children that "examples of false religions include Judaism and Christianity" and that "It is from Islam to love Muslims and to hate the unbelievers and not to imitate them." The UNESCO website says that the $20 million will help them achieve their goal of finding "ways to ensure that content aimed at students systematically reflects cultural and religious diversity and avoids gender stereotypes." Anyone who understands the nature of man and is even a half-hearted student of history knows that this agenda is foolish on the one hand and outright monstrously dangerous on the other. But then it is part and parcel of the growing determination for a new one-world order. The world tried to unite one other time at a place called Babel. The Lord came down and confused their effort, driving men to the far corners of the earth. The UNESCO plan is ungodly, because it is not God's plan. It supports the agenda of the devil himself. And you can be assured that any standardized educational programs will be anti-Semitic, anti- Christian, and anti-American in nature. God, help us to see with spirit eyes what other eyes miss. "Teach me knowledge and good judgment. You are good and what you do is good. Teach me your decrees. Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart. Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law." (Psalm 119:66-70) Pray that Scripture with us, as we pray together for the peace of Jerusalem. For more background on this article see the Israel National News, Fox News, and the UNESCO website. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:05:08 -0800 Full article 1_890available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The Israeli Navy stopped and boarded a Gaza-bound ship over the weekend and took the passengers into custody after numerous warnings for the ship to stop were ignored. CNN reports the "Estelle" was about 30 miles from the coast of Gaza when it was stopped. In a statement, the Israeli military said the ship was boarded after "numerous calls to the passengers on board," and after the ship's crew "ignored calls to change course." The ship's passengers were likely trying to call attention to the plight of the Palestinian territory, which has been subject to an Israeli blockade since 2007. Israeli authorities say they were concerned that weapons were being smuggled to militants who could then use them to attack Israel from the Gaza. The region is controlled by Hamas, a militant group intent on attacking the Jewish state. Activists disagreed, saying Israeli's embargo of goods coming into Gaza only harms civilians in the tiny but densely populated parcel of land that lies along the Mediterranean coast. Critics called the boarding an act of piracy and claims the ship was sailing in international waters when it was boarded. With ongoing tensions in the Middle East, it's never been more appropriate to pray for peace in the region among the different ethnic and cultural groups that share a tiny parcel of land. Pray, too, for Israel's leaders as they try to protect the nation from militant groups, such as Hamas, and neighbors like Iran that seek the Jewish nation's destruction. Pray for peace in Jerusalem. To read the original CNN article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:00:17 -0800 Full article 1_882available at: middleeastmediagroup.com When one realizes the reality of the life provided under the auspices of the Palestinian Authority, one might suggest that the PA attend to its state of affairs rather than trying to participate in affairs of state. Once again, while President Abbas presses on to pursue his goal of UN recognition of a Palestinian state; the people for whom he is responsible are out on the streets shouting "feed my children." A $1.3 billion budget deficit is crumbling the Palestinian Authority like the walls of Jericho. Over 170,000 civil employees went without their monthly paycheck again. (You've got to wonder if Abbas got his.) Economist Naser Abdul Kareem, a professor at Bir Zeit University explained that "The situation is not just bad and complicated, but it's leading to an explosion." He said that this is no "magic solution" and that "all doors seem to be closed." Because the Palestinian people believe the land to be theirs, although it really belongs to Israel, life in the West Bank can be frustrating at times. Residents' movements are restricted as a result of Israeli security measures put in place to reduce terrorist bombings, and they do not have all of the rights of an Israel citizen. Israel continues to build new communities (aka "settlements in the occupied territory"), and improve infrastructure, which any country should do. So Palestinians sometimes feel like they are living in a land that is not theirs. BINGO!! They are living in a land that is not theirs! Unfortunately, the Palestinian Authority does not see it that way. Nor does the US. But back to the PA economy. West Bank residents use the Israeli shekel as currency, because the PA has never issued any. The PA relies on Israel for collection of taxes and tariffs. Israel has advanced $98 million against taxes collected on behalf of the PA to help them weather the storm. Israel has offered to issue an additional 5,000 work permits to Palestinians. The PA's ability to borrow money from banks has reached sustainable limits, according to the World Bank. Unemployment in the West Bank stood at 19% in the first half of the year, up 3% from 2011. What is the point of a political party, which, by the way, is the political arm of a major terrorist organization, seeking recognized nation status when it can't even take care of the people who live under its "authority"? The Palestinian Authority and its ideas are like what Winston Churchill said to describe Russia: "It is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma." Sometimes when things don't make sense, I pause to wonder what God is thinking when he looks at men's efforts to ignore Him and His plans. The Scripture says that "There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way death." (Proverbs 16:25) All of the schemes of men are for naught when it comes to God's plan, especially His plan for Israel. Pray with us for the peace of Jerusalem. Pray that our eyes will be open to God's will and God's way. Pray that He will be glorified in the land. For more information regarding this story, go to Bloomberg Business Week. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sat, 20 Oct 2012 19:30:12 -0800 Full article 1_889available at: middleeastmediagroup.com IDF Major General Tal Russo quoted New York Yankee baseball Hall of Famer today in an interview with Israeli reporters. No, he did not say, "You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I'm not hungry enough to eat six." What he did say, referring to the latest escalation of terrorist attacks in Gaza, was "It's not over till it's over." He also warned that "It is not in the other side's best interest to enter into another round of escalation at this stage." He added that "We are in an interesting time period in which we are ready to face any challenge in this region and in general." General Russo was referring to the increase in attacks on Israel, especially multiple rocket attacks, in recent days. At least seven rockets were fired from Hamas-controlled Gaza into Israel Tuesday evening. The rockets all landed in or near the Israeli village of Sderot, just 3 miles inside the border at the north-eastern tip of the Gaza Strip. One of the rockets exploded near a kindergarten, damaging the building. No injuries were reported. Between the evening of October 8th and the evening of October 9th, 2012, more than 50 rockets were fired into southern Israel by Hamas. The area has been pounded by dozens of rockets in the last week. Last night, the IAF struck back with an attack on a known terrorist site in Gaza. The IAF reported that it had struck its intended target. In a statement released about the IAF strike, the IDF said that it "will not tolerate any attempt to harm Israeli citizens and IDF soldiers and will continue to operate against anyone who carries our terror attacks against Israel." When we pray for the peace of Jerusalem, we might consider praying as Asa did in II Chronicles 14:11, "LORD, there is no one like you to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on you." We are confident that the Lord hears us when we pray. We are not praying for Israel to conquer the world. That is not Israel's objective, nor is it ours. We are simply praying for peace for the Chosen People of God so that they may dwell quietly in the land God gave to them or wherever else they may be. Thank you for praying with us for thepeace of Jerusalem. (Psalm 122:6) And don't believe everything that Hamas says about Israel. As Yogi Berra would say, "Half the lies they tell aren't true." For more about the rocket attacks and the IAF response see the following articles in the Israel National News: Gaza Rocket Barrage, IAF Strikes in Gaza, and It's Not Over. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 23:19:11 -0800 Full article 1_888available at: middleeastmediagroup.com When we think of "the policy of appeasement" our thoughts immediately go to Hitler and the Rhineland. However, the same theory can be applied to the world's acceptance of the lash-out by the Muslims against Israel. As the excerpt below from a recent article released by the Associated Press shows, this "acceptance" may have come to one of the U.S.'s institutes of higher learning. Federal officials are investigating anti-Semitism allegations at the University of California, Berkeley. The Los Angeles Times says recent graduates claim university officials fomented a hostile campus climate for Jewish students by failing to curb anti-Israel protests. They say a protest against Israel's treatment of Palestinians was one of several February "Apartheid Week" campus events that stoked anti-Semitic hate speech. Joel Siegal, one of two attorneys who filed the complaint, says activists with the Muslim Student Association and Students for Justice in Palestine went beyond protected political protest. Just as the world's policy of appeasement in the 1930's led to WW II, if we allow anti-Semitic rhetoric to flourish we, too, are inviting disaster. We are advised in Prov. 25:26 that, "A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring." As a nation we need to ensure that we not fall victim to more rhetoric. As individuals we must constantly strive to support the nation of Israel. And, one of the best ways to accomplish this is to follow the dictates of Psalm 122:6 and pray for the peace of Jerusalem constantly! To read the AP article in its entirety, go to the Mercury News website. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:51:53 -0800 Full article 1_887available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The United States "does not accept the legitimacy of Israeli settlement activity, and will continue to oppose any efforts to legalize outposts." That's according to U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice. Speaking at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Middle East, Rice said, "The fate of existing settlements must be dealt with by the parties along with other permanent-status issues." Referring to anti-Palestinian violence and the desecration of religious sites, Rice added "Israel should step up its efforts to deter, confront, and prosecute anti-Palestinian violence and extremist hate crimes." Regarding peace efforts in the Middle East, the ambassador said the U.S. "Actively support(s) the creation of a Palestinian state as part of a two-state solution resulting from direct negotiations without preconditions between the Israelis and Palestinians." Rice said the U.S. opposes granting Palestinians non-member state observer status at the United Nations, saying such a move would "only jeopardize the peace process and complicate efforts to return the parties to direct negotiations," Such action, she added, "will neither improve the daily lives of Palestinians nor foster the trust essential to make progress towards a two-state solution." The U.S. Ambassador urged continued international support to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, as they seek to provide assistance for Palestinian refugees in the West Bank and Gaza. Jewish settlements in the West Bank and Gaza have been a continual issue throughout history, most recently since Israel recaptured much of the territory in the 1967 war. Jews say the land has been theirs historically since ancient times (Pr. 23:10), but most in the international community sympathize with Palestinians in the region and say the settlements are illegal. Pray for a peaceful resolution to the settlement issue that will appease both Israel and other groups who lay claim to the West Bank and Gaza. Pray for peace in Jerusalem. The read the original Jerusalem Post article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:47:04 -0800 Full article 1_886available at: middleeastmediagroup.com It is becoming increasingly more unclear where the US stands on issues involving Israel, particularly the hot topics like Iran's nuclear program and the prolonged, unresolved issues revolving around the possible formation of a Palestinian state. Or how close a friend we are to Israel. US Ambassador to the UN, Susan Rice, spoke on Monday during the Security Council Open Debate on the Middle East. While, on the one hand she spoke out against Israel, she also slapped the hand of Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian Authority for their recent unilateral attempts to become recognized as an independent nation. She framed her remarks within the context that the US prefers that a "two-state solution" be reached by direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority without outside mediation or interference. What ought to be disturbing, and may be a harbinger of things to come, depending on the outcome of the US presidential election in November, is that she stated unequivocally that the US "does not accept the legitimacy of Israeli settlement activity, and will continue to oppose any efforts to legalize outposts." With the distance that the current administration has put between the US and Israel, Ms. Rice's statement appears to be a warning that the US is going to stop "tolerating" Israel's building of settlements in land that actually belongs to Israel. It's time that the Palestinians realize that they do not have squatters' rights on land that belongs to Israel, although they have convinced nearly the entire world of their claim that it belongs to them. That she called upon Israel to "step up its efforts to deter, confront, and prosecute anti-Palestinian violence and extremist hate crimes," was fine, but that she failed to say the same thing to the PA is simply insufferable. Ms. Rice apparently cannot distinguish the difference between street thugs and terrorists. Both sides have to contend with the former, but Israel has to deal with Palestinian terrorists as well. As for the PA's attempt to become a recognized nation-state, Ms. Rice told Mr. Abbas that continuing in that direction unilaterally will "only jeopardize the peace process and complicate efforts to return the parties to direct negotiations." Then, just when you think you know where she stands, she thanks Israel for their provision of financial resources "to meet the basic needs of the Palestinian people." May we remind everyone that meeting the basic needs of the Palestinian people is the PA's responsibility? Israel not only helps to meet the PA's financial needs, but supplies most, if not all of its current infrastructure. Those are basic needs. Diplomatic efforts to resolve the "Palestinian issue" have generated years of meetings and speeches, and untold amounts of expenses with little or nothing to show for the investment. There are simply some things that are too complicated for man to resolve. This is one of them. We will eventually see that only Jehovah God can unravel this matter and bring it to its only proper ending. That is precisely why we are directed to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. (Psalm 122:6). He alone has the answer, the means, and the power to accomplish it. It will not be accomplished through diplomacy or war. It will be accomplished by the word of the Lord. For more information on this subject, go to the Jerusalem Post. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:26:51 -0800 Full article 1_885available at: middleeastmediagroup.com "The fate of the Middle East hangs in the balance. The time to act is now." Those were the closing words of one of the most eloquent and profound speeches of the 21stcentury. The address, given by Israeli Ambassador Prosor before the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on the Middle East, began with the ambassador quoting Eleanor Roosevelt: "One's philosophy is best expressed, not in words, but in choices." Upon that foundation he built his case for Israel's existence, for its contribution to peace in the Middle East, and for Jerusalem as its capital. Like a modern-day prophet, he declared that the stakes are so high in the Middle East that the choices made by world leaders today will resound for years to come and beyond the confines of the Middle East. He laid out the clear choices that are before the diplomats at the United Nations. "Today there is a clear choice between constructive solution and destructive resolutions. Today there is a clear choice in the Middle East between peace and conflict, between reconciliation and provocation. Today there is a clear choice between complacency and leadership." "You can recognize Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people, or allow the Palestinian leadership to deny our history without any consequence. You can work to end PA incitement and support for terrorists, or allow hate and extremism to take root for generations to come. You can say publically that the so-called "claim of return" is a non-starter. Or you can allow this claim to remain an obstacle on the road to peace. You can choose to support direct talks at the negotiating table or to undermine them with unilateral resolutions at the UN. You can choose to look the other way at Hezbollah terror, or show the political courage to stop the organization in its tracks. You can choose to stand idle as an Iranian nuclear bomb becomes a reality in the Middle East. Or you can take action before it is too late." His declaration of Jerusalem rang with passion and clarity as he said, "The truth is plain and simple. Jerusalem had a Jewish character long before most cities in the world had any character. It was the capital of the Jewish people long before Homer composed the Iliad, before Romulus and Remus founded Rome, and before the armies of Alexander the Great swept across the Middle East. Jews have lived continuously in Jerusalem for three thousand years- from the time that King David built his great palace in the City's rolling hills. "By denying the history of the Jewish people, the Palestinian leadership plants the seeds of intolerance in their next generation. They raise doubts about their commitment to peace. It is time for the international community to speak clearly, openly, and publicly against this incitement. It is time for all in this chamber to say that Israel is the nation-state of the Jewish people- and Jerusalem- our capital- is its beating heart." We stand proudly in support of Ambassador Prosor's defense of Israel among the nations. It is much more rewarding to continue to pray for the peace of Jerusalem when the ambassador so eloquently defends her and Israel. It is so much more satisfying when we know that Jehovah "God is her refuge and her strength, her very present help in time of trouble". (Psalm 46:1) Please pray with us for the peace of Jerusalem. We invite you to read the ambassador's speech in its entirety at the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:02:00 -0800 Full article 1_884available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Vandals have desecrated the grave of former Israeli general and statesman Moshe Dayan. Israeli police say the grave site in northern Israel was damaged before dawn on Tuesday, the 31stanniversary of Dayan's death. Vandals spray-painted the words "minister of failure," on the grave and signed it "the fallen." The attack came just two days after a memorial service was held at the site. Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld says police are investigating, but so far there haven't been any arrests made in the case. Dayan, who was easily recognized by his black eye patch, served as Israel's military chief from 1953 to 1958. He went on to serve as defense minister during the 1967 and 1973 Mideast wars before becoming the nation's foreign minister. Dayan, who died in 1981, also negotiated Israel's peace treaty with Egypt. Like Joshua of old, Moshe Dayan was a war hero, statesman and leader of the Jewish nation. Pray for those who have desecrated his final resting place that they will be brought to justice. As the ancient warrior Joshua wrote, "Be strong and very courageous; be careful to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may have success wherever you go." (Joshua 1:7) Join us as we pray for peace in Jerusalem. To read the original Associated Press article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNewswhere you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:36:50 -0800 Full article 1_883available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Iran's automobile industry has been deeply hit by economic sanctions imposed on the country over its nuclear program. According to the conservative news site Shafaf News, Iran's currency crisis has seriously affected the domestic automotive market, which is the Islamic Republic's second most lucrative industry after oil and gas. Despite promises by the government to control of the economy, the news agency says car prices are rising because of the fluctuating exchange rate, making it harder for Iranians to purchase new automobiles. Iran's largest automaker, Khodro, recently announced price hikes as steep as 20%, but the company's car loans have remained static. Coupled with a slow down in Iranian automobile production, the car market is also dealing with a shortage of new cars, which has led to declining sales. The conservative website Asr-Iran reports automobile production was down 42% overall in the first half of this year, with a 66% drop in August and September. The production slump - brought on largely because the sanctions have forced international carmakers to suspend sales of car assembly parts to Iranian automakers - is also starting to affect Iranian auto workers. The Human Rights Activists News Agency reports that the Saipa auto plant in Kashan will likely fire more than 75% of its workforce. The plant is one of the city's major employers with more than 10,000 workers operating three daily shifts. Saipa's Tehran auto plant has already cut back its shifts from three to one and has closed production lines. The economic sanctions imposed upon Iran over its nuclear program are no doubt having an impact on the Iranian people. Pray for them as they suffer the hardships from a regime that seems intent upon pursuing their nuclear ambitions no matter what the cost. Pray that the suffering of the people will cause a change of heart among Iran's leaders. Pray for peace in Jerusalem. To read the original Jerusalem Post article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:08:13 -0800 Full article 1_881available at: middleeastmediagroup.com A new method of creating nuclear fuel with lasers could make it easier for Iran and other rogue nations to build atomic weapons. Scientists say lasers can help refine fuel-grade uranium into possible weapons grade in fewer steps than utilizing centrifuge technology. That could make laser enrichment a viable and attractive option for any country wanting to secretly develop nuclear weapon capability, something the West accuses Iran of doing with its centrifuge-based program. Tehran's building of underground centrifuge plants and the Islamic Republic's history of hiding nuclear work from UN inspectors has fueled Western suspicions of a covert Iranian atom bomb program. That threat has also prompted Israeli threats to attack Iranian nuclear sites. The Islamic Republic claims it already has laser technology but won't use it; however nuclear experts doubt Iran has yet mastered the technology. Olli Heinonen, a former United Nations chief nuclear inspector, says "Iran had its own laser program, and they have got a good understanding about the process," adding that laser technology is more difficult to master than centrifuge know-how. He says the equipment used in Iran's research was dismantled and placed in storage under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) monitoring. A 2011 report from the International Institute for Strategic Studies think tank concluded that based on the IAEA assessment, "it appears unlikely that Iran's laser enrichment program represents a serious proliferation threat." Throughout all of history mankind has built weapons of war and God commanded the ancient Jews to fight their enemies (Deut. 1:41). While ancient swords and catapults could capture a city, today's weapons are capable of destroying the entire planet. Pray that nuclear weapons won't fall into the hands of terror nations and that Israel will be able to defend itself against those who would seek its destruction. Pray for peace in Jerusalem. To read the original Jerusalem Post article, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 17 Oct 2012 23:48:07 -0800 Full article 1_880available at: middleeastmediagroup.com At 50,000 square meters, the seven-building complex named the Menorah Center, had its grand opening yesterday in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine. Several hundred dignitaries were on hand along with about 100 news reporters for the ceremonies that opened the largest and perhaps most unique Jewish cultural center in the world. The building complex includes the Institute for Jewish Culture in Ukraine, a 3,000 square foot Holocaust museum, art galleries, a community center, a hotel, a kosher restaurant, and thousands of artifacts. The Holocaust museum features photographic and video presentations, including pictures of the 40 major synagogues that were in Dnepropetrovsk prior to the Nazi invasion. It is estimated that over 12,000 Jews living in the center were murdered by the Nazis in 1941. The center will open to the public on October 21st, and will feature an exhibition entitled "Wanderings of the Children of Israel", telling the story of the Diaspora in the Ukraine. Museum curator Marina Shelest noted that, "Wanderings, voluntary or forced, are the biography of every Jew, and the artists that are represented in thisshoware no exception." Beth Moskowitz, representing the Jewish Community Relation Council in Boston, said, "We all thought that there would be no Jews here today in 2012. To see the amount of Jews that actually take part in the Menorah Center and in the synagogue, in the Golden Rose Synagogue, the activities here -- it's hard to believe. There has been an incredible revival." The European Jewish Public Affairs group representative, Rabbi Levi Yitschok Matusof described the impact of the Menorah Center, saying, "When there is a center like such in Dnepropetrovsk and also in other places in Ukraine where there are striving Jewish communities in terms of buildings and spaces, people feel that there is a place where they could come, there is someone they could talk to, there is a meal they could share, there is a place where they could send their children to learn, to be educated better, to have a proper Jewish life, and at the same time living integrated fully in the society with a European perspective." Israeli Minister of Public Diplomacy and Diaspora looked forward with anticipation to when "we will see this place full of kids, full of different Jewish activities, full of different organizations working here," Edelstein said. "I think that this will be the real answer to what Nazis and communists tried to do to Jewish communities in the Ukraine and in the former Soviet Union." "Listen to this message from the LORD, you nations of the world; proclaim it in distant coastlands: The LORD, who scattered His people, will gather them and watch over them as a shepherd does his flock. For the LORD has redeemed Israel from those too strong for them." (Jeremiah 31:10-11 NLT) Rejoice with us and Israel over the opening of this new center. Rejoice with us that the Lord has brought Israel into the Land. Rejoice with us that He is watching over His flock. And pray with us for the peace of Jerusalem. (Psalm 122:6) For more information see Israel National News, and Radio Free Europe. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 17 Oct 2012 23:24:19 -0800 Full article 1_879available at: middleeastmediagroup.com In spite of increased U.S. sanctions against Iran, exports to the Islamic Republic have increased by nearly one-third this year. The jump from just over $150 million last year to more than $199 million in the first eight months of 2012 is attributed largely to $89 million in wheat and other grain sales. That represents a four-fold increase in grain sales from 2011. Without the wheat sales, American exports to Iran would have dropped overall with sharp declines in some areas. For example, medicinal and pharmaceutical products fell from $26 million to $15 million, while pulp and waste paper sank from $41 to $17 million. The U.S., its European allies and other nations have imposed economic sanctions on Iran in an attempt to get them to stop their uranium enrichment program and answer questions about their nuclear programs. Iran denies it is seeking nuclear weapons and says its atomic program is only for peaceful purposes such as generating electricity and producing medical isotopes. As a result of the sanctions some non-profit groups and members of Congress have argued for measures ensuring that the banking sanctions don't cut off humanitarian trade. "The Administration's sanctions against Iran have created a de-facto humanitarian banking blockade," said Kate Gould, legislative associate for Middle East policy at the Friends Committee on National Legislation. Shawna Morris, vice president for trade policy at the National Milk Producers Federation & US Dairy Export Council, says her organization also supports the humanitarian exemption. "For the goals of that humanitarian exemption to be fulfilled, it must be clearly applied to not only the permission to sell the agricultural products covered by that exemption but also the related banking transactions needed to actually carry out the sale," she said. In Psalm 72:12-14, God promises to deliver the needy when they cry for help and have compassion on them. He does that most often through people who have a heart for those in need. While economic sanctions against Iran may harm some innocent people, their intent is to pressure the Islamic Republic to give up on their nuclear weapons program. Pray world leaders will be able to strike the proper balance between sanctions that get Iran's attention and compassion for those in need. Pray for peace in Jerusalem. To read the original Jerusalem Post story, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate,The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNewswhere you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:18:22 -0800 Full article 1_878available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Israeli lawmakers on Monday voted to disband and hold early elections on January 22, 2013. The bill to dissolve the Knesset was unanimously approved by a 100-0 vote after its third reading. In a speech ahead of Monday's vote, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu listed his accomplishments and said any future leader of Israel must take the Iranian threat seriously. "In less than 100 days the people of Israel will decide who will lead them in the face of the greatest security challenges we have known since the state was established," Netanyahu said. "Anyone who belittles the threat posed by a nuclear Iran on Israel is not worthy of leading the state of Israel for even one day," Netanyahu added. The prime minister told the legislative body that under his two terms there haven't been any wars and the country has seen a drop in terrorist activity. "There was no war because we projected strength," he told the Knesset. In his remarks prior to the vote to disband, opposition leader Shaul Mofaz (Kadima) condemned Netanyahu's record, adding that Israel is going to the polls at a time when it is "weaker, more isolated, more divided, hungrier and more frightened. This is not the Israel I know - this can't be its image. After four years with Netanyahu, Israel is less Jewish and less democratic than ever before," he said. In Exodus 18 we read how Moses chose Israel's first set of leaders: "Men of truth (and) those who hate dishonest gain." In democracies such as those in the United States and Israel, the people have the privilege to choose their leaders so pray for the November 6 election in the U.S. and the Israeli election on January 22, 2013. Both will determine the future relationship between the U.S. and Israel at a time of increased threats to the Jewish nation. Pray for peace in Jerusalem. To read the original Haaretz story, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:00:53 -0800 Full article 1_877available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Just a few months ago, the Muslim Brotherhoods, Supreme Leader, Sheikh Mohammad Badi, said that, "The time has come for the Islamic nation to unite aroundone manfor the sake of Jerusalem and Palestine." The man he was referring to was Mahmoud Morsi, the newly elected president of Egypt. The particularly concerning thing about Badi's bold statement was that while he was speaking of Egypt's leader, he was saying that Jerusalem and Palestine is where he hoped for Morsi to have his impact. For those who would listen to what Badi is saying, it is quite clear, once again, that the Muslim Brotherhood's agenda in Egypt is not about Egypt, but that it is about bringing Jerusalem and the entire former British Mandate of Palestine under Islamic control. Once Morsi was elected president, representing the Muslim Brotherhood-sponsored political party, he resigned from the Brotherhood, in what was nothing more than a political ruse. Clearly the Brotherhood's plans for him, according to Badi, have not changed. And Morsi has brought little change to Egypt. In fact discontent is so rampant that police broke up an attempt to assassinate Morsi last Friday, August 12, 2012, during his visit to Alexandria. Arutz Sheva reported that police recovered a cache of ammunition, explosives, eavesdropping equipment, and route maps for Morsi's visit, when they raided a suspect's home. The suspect was taken into custody. Discontent with Morsi in Egypt has been on the rise in the last several months as citizens who expected the "change" that Morsi campaigned on, have seen nothing at all that resembles change. The Nadim Centre for the Rehabilitation of Torture Victims reported 34 deaths, 88 cases of torture and seven instances of sexual assault by Egyptian police during Morsi's first 100 days in office. The director of the Centre said that he has not seen any change in police tactics since Morsi replaced the ousted former president. He said, "There is a retaliation attitude used by the police while torturing activists. However, authorities continue to deny any torture is being used. There is no difference between the Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party and Mubarak's ruling National Democratic Party. We are so easily deceived that when we think things are going one way, they end up going the opposite. We cannot trust our own analysis or anyone else's. The arm of flesh will fail us. The Bible tells us to not lean to our own understand, which implies that our perceptions of what is going on around us is often faulty. Instead, King Solomon wrote that we need to acknowledge the Lord God in all our ways and let Him direct us. (Proverbs 3:5-6) He will keep us from fear and keep our minds clear when we trust Him completely. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. It is certainly under threat from the Muslim Brotherhood and others. And the threat continues to grow. For more information see IsraelNationalNews and JPT's "Muslim Brotherhood: Jihad for Jerusalem". *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available atwww.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography onWikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news siteJerusalemWorldNewswhere you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:34:33 -0800 Full article 1_876available at: middleeastmediagroup.com US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta confirmed in Brussels today that US military officers are in Jordan to prepare in advance for and, hopefully, to help prevent, the Syrian conflict from spilling across the border in Jordan anymore than it already has. Mr. Panetta said, "We have a group of our forces there working to help build a headquarters there and to insure (sic) that we make the relationship between the United States and Jordan a strong one so that we can deal with all the possible consequences of what's happening in Syria." Jordan is already suffering serious consequences from the rebellion in Syria as over 200,000 refugees have flooded across the border. The refugees are not happy people. They have had to leave their homes and businesses in order to be safe. Jordan has come to their aid, setting up camps away from harm's way. Yet, already, Jordanian riot police have had to quell a riot at one of the camps as refugees burned their tents and destroyed badly needed medical supplies in a protest over their living conditions. (It's too bad there are not large numbers of Jewish Holocaust survivors that we could send into the refugee camps just to tell them how good they've got it.) The refugee situation is exacerbated by the fact that "an overwhelming number" of the refugees are descendents of Arab families that fled Israel during the wars in 1948 and 1967, but were not allowed entry into Jordan. These Arabs still bear a grudge against the Jordanian royal family, so their mere presence is a concern for King Abdullah. Just two months ago, the king, addressing the refugee problem, said, "The clock is ticking on a political transition (in Syria) and if we don't find ourselves a way out by the end of the year, then you are going to see a spike in sectarian violence and I think it's going to be a full-out civil war and I think calamity for years to come." The other major concerns are that the war itself will spill across the border and that the mass migration of refugees might be used as a cover for smuggling chemical weapons into Jordan. Reports are unclear as to exactly how many US troops are establishing a base of operations in northern Jordan, but the best estimates are somewhere around 150. A spokesman for Mr. Panetta said that both the US and Jordan had agreed "increased cooperation and more detailed planning are necessary in order to respond to the severe consequences of the Assad regime's brutality." In every conflict there are refugees. The number one issue for the average family becomes, "Where can we hide? Where can find shelter and food?" Not to be glib in any way, but the Psalmist David said, speaking of the Lord God Jehovah, "I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering rock of safety, for you are my safe refuge, a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me. Let me live forever in your sanctuary, safe beneath the shelter of your wings." (Psalm 61:2-4 NLT) The fact is that our God is Faithful. In Psalm 37:25 David said, "I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread." The world is coming apart at the seams, but God will care for his children. Pray earnestly for peace, particularly the peace of Jerusalem. Pray for Israel and America. And pray for the Syrian refugees and the Kingdom of Jordan. For more on this story, see the Israel National News and CBS News. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation,Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 12 Oct 2012 04:04:00 -0800 Full article 1_872available at: middleeastmediagroup.com In a story that has been brewing for several months now, General Martin Dempsey has prohibited the teaching of courses that teach the true nature of Islam at the National Defense University. He has also dismissed Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Dooley from his teaching position at the school because of objections by 57 Muslim groups, including the Islamic Society of North America and the Council of American-Islamic Relations, and a single student regarding the content of the course taught by Lt. Col. Dooley. Let's more fully introduce the cast of characters. General Dempsey is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS). This is the same General Dempsey who said that he did not want to be complicit in an Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities where the Iranians are attempting to develop a nuclear warhead. This is also the same General Dempsey who personally telephoned a Florida pastor over the pastor's anti-Islamic comments. While we may not condone the pastor's methods, we find it difficult to understand why the CJCS would find it necessary to make a personal call to him. Lt. Col. Matthew Dooley is a 1994 graduate of West Point and a highly-decorated combat veteran with 22 years of documented exemplary military service. He was a well-respected teacher at the Joint Forces Staff College (JFSC) of the National Defense University. One of his assignments there was teaching the Pentagon and staff-approved course, Perspectives on Islam and Islamic Radicalism. Lt. Colonel Dooley has been reassigned, but is under orders to not speak publicly about his case. The written Muslim protest complained about the" use of biased, false, and highly offensive training materials about Muslims and Islam," and demanded that "all government training materials be purged, a mandatory retraining program be instituted and punishment be instituted for 'bigoted trainers' who would use 'biased training materials.'" The Faculty Handbook at the senior officer college states that "Academic Freedom at National Defense University is defined as freedom to pursue and express ideas, opinions, and issues germane to the University's stated mission, free of limitations, restraints, or coercion by the University or external environment." Even without that freedom, "the course content, the guest speakers, and the method of instruction had long been approved by the Joint Forces Staff College". The Ottawa Citizen reported that former CIA agent Claire M. Lopez observed that "all U.S. military Combatant Commands, Services, the National Guard Bureau, and Joint Chiefs are under Dempsey's Muslim Brotherhood-dictated order to ensure that henceforth, no U.S. military course will ever again teach truth about Islam that the jihadist enemy finds offensive." Yet, in a Pentagon press conference on May 10, 2012, Gen. Dempsey cited the course as "objectionable, unprofessional, and against our values." Friends, the reach of the Civilization Jihad has managed to creep stealthily into the halls of the Pentagon, the State Department, and the White House. The US is in as much danger of being overtaken by radical Islam as is the State of Israel. Israel is surrounded. The US has been infiltrated. Continue to pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6) and of Israel. Pray for the US to stand once again on Biblical principles and the foundation of our Constitution. Pray for Lt. Col. Dooley and for his family. Pray that it is not too late for all of us. Sources for this article include the Ottawa Citizen,Fox News, CSPAN, the Thomas More Law Center and Politico. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:37:31 -0800 Full article 1_874available at: middleeastmediagroup.com In a story released today by ABC News, Lt. Col. Andrew Wood, a former member of a special Security Support Team to the US Embassy in Tripoli, told reporters that the SST had been pulled out of Libya over staff protests that they needed to remain. The withdrawal preceded the deaths of Ambassador Stevens and five others. The embassy staff request summarily said, "Quite simply, we cannot maintain our existing levels of Embassy operations, much less implement necessary staffing increases, without a continued SST presence." The report said, "Given the unstable security environment, projected staffing increases, lack of physical and technical security upgrades in place and continued high volume of VIP visits, Embassy Tripoli requests an extension . . . (to) allow us to implement the security transition plans recommended by the (State) Department. A loss of SST now would severely and negatively impact our ability to achieve the Department's policy and management objectives at this critical time in Libya's transition." (Ambassador Stevens would have been accompanied to Benghazi by members of the SST had they remained in country.) The thinness of the security was noted by the staff, citing constant clashes between local Libyan militias. "These clashes pose a serious danger, particularly as the fledgling national police and military forces do not yet have a proven capacity to respond to these clashes - or to any calls for help from the Embassy." The staff described security conditions as "unpredictable" due to a large number of ongoing clashes between both individuals and armed groups not under government control. It said that the continued presence of the Security Support Team was "essential". Nonetheless, Lt. Col. Woods said that the team left and that Ambassador Stevens and his staff "just had to make do with less security." Woods is set to testify this week before the House Oversight Committee. A spokesman for the committee said "Diplomats working in Libya viewed security provided by highly trained Americans as critical to their safety and mission. The Oversight Committee's investigation continues to seek answers why - even as threats against Americans increased - senior State Department officials erroneously decided such security was no longer needed." Perhaps the State Department, in reviewing the situation, felt that any negative fallout from the lack of essential security would be, as the Executive Branch described it, "just a bump in the road." Proverbs 3:5-6 says "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding. Acknowledge Him in all your ways and He will make your paths straight." When we put God first, there are no speed bumps. America needs to turn back to depending on the wisdom of God rather than the arrogant and faulty wisdom of man. Pray for the US. Pray for our diplomats. Pray for Israel.Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. (Psalm 122:6) The read more about this story, visit the GOOD MORNING AMERICA website: *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:36:28 -0800 Full article 1_875available at: middleeastmediagroup.com "There is no greater threat to America than Islam." Those are the words of Lieutenant General (retired) William G. "Jerry" Boykin. Jerry Boykin was one of the original members of the Delta Force. He was at one time the commander of the Green Berets. He is a former Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence. He is also a Christian who stands unashamedly on the Word of God as the authority over his life, and he is the Executive Vice President of the Family Research Council. And he knows what he is talking about. In a presentation in 2003, he showed slides of Osama bin Laden and Saddam Hussein. He asked, "Is he the enemy? Or is this man the enemy? The enemy is neither of these people I have shown you here. The enemy is a spiritual enemy. He is called the principality of darkness. The enemy is a guy called Satan." Yes, he knows what he's talking about. In a recent interview on Radio America, General Boykin answered questions about the magnitude of the efforts of the Muslim Brotherhood to infiltrate the United States and our government. His response was, "Our government is so infiltrated, and the Muslim Brotherhood in America has so much influence in this country, it is incredible." The host asked, "Why don't we know this?" Boykin replied that "It is not in the interests of the mainstream media's agenda to tell you." But he also offered another, perhaps even more disturbing insight when he said, "If Americans only took the time to do the proper research and find out just how deep this infiltration into our government is, it would just frighten you." The commentator then asked, "How deep does this go?" Boykin's response was, "Well, it goes very deep. We have, let's just say that within the Department of Homeland Security, two of the top people there, with very high level security clearances are known to be associated with the Muslim Brotherhood. The Republican and Democratic parties are both infiltrated. Every government entity, to include the Department of Defense, has people who have had associations with the Muslim Brotherhood. It's bad." Friends, America is in very dire straits. Our government has failed to protect us against those who would destroy us. In fact, our administration welcomes them with open arms. Making peace with the Muslims is so important to our government that it calls the assassination of an American ambassador merely "a bump in the road" and it is willing to dismiss a highly decorated Army officer for teaching a Pentagon-approved course about the Muslim agenda. The Muslim Brotherhood's agenda is to rule the world from Jerusalem. In order to do that, it needs to influence, control, and conquer the "little Satan and the big Satan," Israel and the United States. And they are on well on their way to accomplishing their goals. Remember that there is really nothing that our arm of flesh can do to prevent this. It is part and parcel of the spiritual warfare that Satan has been waging against the kingdom of God throughout the history of man. We possess a weapon far more powerful that a nuclear bomb. We possess the weapon of prayer. It's time to stop praying just "God bless mommy and daddy and the missionaries." It's time to lift our petitions to God to save our nation, the State of Israel, and Christians and Jews everywhere from the Muslim threat that has seemingly engulfed us. "This battle is not yours, but God's." (2 Chronicles 20:15) Let's beseech Him together to win it and show forth His glory. Tell your friends about Jerusalem Prayer Team. Let's amass multitudes of people praying for the peace of Jerusalem and the protection of the United States. Sources for this article include WND, Radio America, and jerryboykin.com *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 04:46:45 -0800 Full article 1_873available at: middleeastmediagroup.com A few days ago we introduced Jerusalem Prayer Team readers to An Explanatory Memorandum: On the General Strategic Goal for the Group in North America, distributed by the Muslim Brotherhood in 1991. It is the original document outlining their purpose in and their plan for America. The document explains the "Process of Settlement" as the approved means of gaining a foothold and, eventually, control of the United States through jihad, or holy war. The drafters of the memorandum felt a strong need to define the Concept of Settlement and to outline the Process of Settlement. "It must be stressed that it has become clear and emphatically known that all is (sic) in agreement that we must "settle" or "enable" Islam and its Movement in this part of the world. Therefore, a joint understanding of the meaning of settlement or enablement must be adopted, . . . on whose basis we explain the general strategy . . . for the Group in North America." There are five definitions of the working elements of the Concept of Settlement. Understand that these are theonlydefinitions of the words from the Muslim Brotherhood's perspective. These definitions, as the document explains, are not open for interpretation. Settlement: That Islam and its Movement become a part of the homeland it lives in. Establishment: That Islam turns into firmly rooted organizations on whose bases civilization, structure, and testimony are built. Stability: That Islam is stable in the land on which its people move. Enablement: That Islam is enabled within the souls, minds, and the lives of the people of the country in which it moves. Rooting: That Islam is resident and not a passing thing; or rooted, "entrenched" in the soil of the spot where it moves, and not a strange plant to it. Following the definitions of the progression of the assimilation of Islam into every aspect of American life, the Brotherhood then outlined 20 "keys and tools" that are essential to keeping the overall plan palatable to Americans and progressing toward the goal of converting America to Islam, to "carry out this grand mission as a "Civilization Jihadist" responsibility." As we hope show you in future articles, one of the organizations central to the dissemination of a peaceful jihad, is the Islamic Society of North America or ISNA. The organization is paving the way as the leading institution for anesthetizing America to Islam. Unless one understands the fundamental basis for its existence, the words that it speaks will sound as gentle and as peaceful as the serpent in Eden. God willing, we will be informing you more fully of the background and activities of the Muslim Brotherhood, the ISNA and the unfolding effort of Settlement. You may ask why Jerusalem Prayer Team would concern itself with this matter. There may be several reasons, but the primary one is that, from a political, economic, and military perspective, if the US were to become Muslim dominated, Israel would be without its most necessary ally and it would, therefore, be doomed. The reality is, it would be doomed without the LORD on her side. In fact it goes way beyond that. According to Isaiah 43:3 Israel is precious in His sight and He loves her. Pray with us for the peace and protection of Israel. Let's pray also for the peace and protection of the USA from those who would do us harm both from within and without. For more information on this subject visit The Investigative Project and Part 1 of The Muslim Brotherhood's Plan for America. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate,The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available atwww.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNewswhere you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 03:02:09 -0800 Full article 1_870available at: middleeastmediagroup.com On September 28th, the country of Jordan appointed Walid Obeidat, a career diplomat as its new ambassador to Israel. He is set to assume his new post on October 17th. His assignment came at the designation of Jordan's Council of Ministers. The ambassador's position has been vacant since Israel's battle with Hamas in the winter of 2008-2009. The Muslim Brotherhood and the Obeidat tribe are vehemently protesting the appointment with the Brotherhood calling it "an act of provocation towards Jordanians" and the tribe objecting that it is "a despicable act that contradicts the positions of the tribe and its successive generations." The tribe, one of the most powerful families in Jordan has issued a statement in which it has threatened to disown Obeidat for "agreeing to shake the hand of those who usurped the land, killed and displaced Palestinians and desecrated Islamic holy sites." Reaffirming their agenda as "liberating all Palestine, from the river to the sea," the tribe said the ambassador would be "crossing all red lines and bringing disgrace and harm to his nation and clan" if he actually assumes the post, which he is expected to do. Jordan is the only nation other than Egypt that has a peace treaty with Israel. However the Obeidat tribe and other Jordanian clans have denounced the treaty as a "stain of shame" on the Jordanian government. The tribal statement said, "This tribe was, and will remain, loyal to its nation and will not reconcile with its enemies, in order to liberate all Palestinian land." The Muslim Brotherhood, the Islamic terrorist organization masquerading as a political party and a charity, is considered Jordan's main opposition group. They operate in Jordan as the Islamic Action Front political party. Their statement said that the appointment is "a decision that runs counter to the interests of Jordan" and that it is based on "the framework of the peace treaty which has been rejected by the Jordanian people." The MB has already been calling on King Abdullah II to change the form of government in Jordan to a constitutional monarchy. Now here's the rub. While Jordan has enjoyed a relatively peaceful relationship with Israel, it is the last remaining nation bordering Israel that has not been harboring terrorists and whose government has not been toppled by Islamic extremists in the name of democratic rule. How long do you think it will be before we witness the Jordanian version of the Arab Spring? The United States was instrumental in urging King Abdullah to appoint an ambassador to Israel. Was that done to encourage peace? Or was it done to incite rebellion? Time will tell. The US has supported the rebels in the recent overthrow of the other Middle Eastern rulers. In each case, the new and "duly elected" leaders have been or are closely associated with anti-Israeli, extremist Muslim organizations. The Muslims are on the way to capturing the flags of all nations. Israel is in their crosshairs. With the US compromising our alliance with Israel, cozying up to the Muslim Brotherhood and the OIC, and with a self-proclaimed Muslim president, (Yes, he also says he is a Christian, but he can't be both), we are being led across a red line into Muslim domination of the US. It may be that we have already crossed it. Dear friends, we must pray for peace-loving people everywhere, and especially for Israel. Unless Jehovah intervenes, many of us who are called His children may have to give our lives as testimony of our devotion to Him and Him alone. He can intervene is ways that we do not understand. He is the God of the impossible situation. Call on Him now, with us, to protect and grant peace where there is no peace. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Our fight is not with flesh and blood, (Ephesians 6:11-18) except where the satanic forces of evil are moving men to destroy Jews, Christians, and anyone of any faith other than Islam. For more information on this subject see the Israeli International News, the Jerusalem Post, The Times of Israel, andAhram Online. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 4 Oct 2012 22:58:40 -0800 Full article 1_871available at: middleeastmediagroup.com A growing number of people have become aware of the Muslim Brotherhood. It has been labeled as an international Islamic terrorist organization. Using its political arm, its candidate, Mahmoud Morsi, was elected president of Egypt after the ouster of Hasni Mubarak. He openly declared that one of the strategic goals of the Muslim Brotherhood is to establish an Islamic state with Jerusalem as its capital. Keep in mind that the United States assisted in the overthrow of Mubarak and, in his visit to Egypt, the home of the Muslim Brotherhood, US President Barak Obama met with Morsi and completely ignored then President Mubarak. What altogether too many people do not know is that the Muslim Brotherhood is a worldwide organization and that it has not only a presence in America, it has a plan for America. Here is just a sample of that plan from An Explanatory Memorandum: On the General Strategic Goal for the Group in North America, distributed by the Muslim Brotherhood in 1991. "The process of settlement is a "Civilization-Jihadist Process" with all the word means. The Brothers must understand that their work in America is a kind of grand Jihad in eliminating and destroying the Western civilization from within and "sabotaging" its miserable house by their hands and the hands of the believers so that it is eliminated and Allah's religion is made victorious over all other religions. Without this level of understanding, we are not up to this challenge and have not prepared ourselves for Jihad yet. It is a Muslim's destiny to perform Jihad and work wherever he is and wherever he lands until the final hour comes, and there is no escape from that destiny except for those who choose to slack. But, would the slackers and the Mujahedeen be equal." The document describes the "process of settlement" as the approved means of gaining a foothold and, eventually, control of the United States. A better phrase might be "deceptive peaceful assimilation". The memorandum advises Muslims that, in order to be successful, they must follow six basic and progressive steps to preparing for successful jihad in the US. It is the same approach that the MB is using in all countries. Their success is becoming visible in Europe already. 1. Establish an effective and stable Islamic Movement led by the Muslim Brotherhood. 2.Adopt Muslim causes domestically and globally. 3.Expand the observant Muslim base. 4.Unify and direct Muslims' efforts. 5.Present Islam as a civilization alternative. 6. Support the establishment of the global Islamic State, wherever it is. The document immediately thereafter states, "It must be stressed that it has become clear and emphatically known that all is in agreement that we must 'settle' or 'enable' Islam and its Movement in this part of the world (America)." Will we continue to believe a lie? Will we continue to believe that Islam is a religion of peace? Will we continue to allow our government to embrace the Muslim Brotherhood? The Apostle Paul said that in the last days, Satan would fill the world with great deceptions and lies to the point that people would believe them. Israel understands the truth about the Muslim Brotherhood and its affiliated organizations and states. (2 Thess. 2) No wonder Prime Minister Netanyahu is so frustrated with the US. We are being deceived. And he knows it. Pray with us for the protection and peace of Israel, the United States, and innocent people everywhere. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. The source document for this article may be found by clicking on the Glenn Beck website. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book,The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 4 Oct 2012 03:23:25 -0800 Full article 1_869available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Reality usually exists somewhere down the road and around the corner from rhetoric and propaganda. Sometimes we spend so much time listening to the rhetoric and being inundated by the propaganda that we never get to see reality. Sure there are wars and rumors of wars. Sure there are evil people who are willing to wreak havoc in order to gain control and power. Yes, there are people who live in fear simply because of where they were born. But there is also the reality of people who demonstrate love and compassion. Recently anti-Israel propagandists were accusing Israel of developing and testing, a new strain of the SARS virus. The propaganda blamed the deaths of two individuals in Saudi Arabia on a strategic plan of Israel to use the virus against the Arab community. The story, though somewhat short-lived and overshadowed by the growing Iranian nuclear crisis, was carried by news services the world over. We'd like to share a real story of real people that ought to be uplifting. Jian Abu Agram is a 31-year-old Arab mother who lives in Gaza. She had given birth to three babies who had rare birth defects. All three had been treated, unsuccessfully, at Egyptian hospitals. All three had died. When she had given birth to her fourth child last year, the baby had the same congenital defect that the previous three had had. Taking the advice of doctors in Gaza, this time she crossed the border in the opposite direction, choosing to have her daughter treated in an Israeli hospital. She journeyed to Kfar Sava to the Meir Hospital, the seventh largest in Israel. The Israeli doctors performed complicated intestinal surgery and saved her daughter's life. Both mother and child returned to Gaza two weeks ago. She told reporters, "When thedoctorstold me of her condition and suggested that we bring her to Israel, I didn't think for a moment of the conflict between the two peoples. What I considered was only one thing: to save my girl. I couldn't allow myself to lose another child." At the Meir Hospital she found a hospital that accepts and treats all patients, regardless of race, creed, or religion. She found a highly-advanced medical facility staffed by people who are both skilled and compassionate. And she returned home with a healthy daughter. This story has not received world-wide attention, but we wanted to share it with you to remind you that there are still people on this earth who understand what it means to follow the second great commandment and to love our neighbor as ourselves. It's quite possible that Jian was fearful as she made her journey. How would she be treated? Would her baby live? Would she herself survive? But perfect love casts out fear. (I John 4:18) Her reward was something that she would never have experienced had the compassion that she had hoped for, and her own love for her child, not cast out that fear. Her reward was a crib instead of a coffin; merriment instead of mourning; singing instead of sorrow. As wepray for the peace of Jerusalem, let's also pray for Jian Abu Agram and her little baby girl. I am reminded of the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman. (John 4) Once she experienced his grace and kindness, she told the whole city and things began to change for the good. Let's pray that this story will have the same effect, changing the minds of those who may now hate the Jews, and bring peace to the area. This may be the kind of story that the networks don't tell, but it is a story that God can use to change lives; even cities, tribes, and nations. More about this story is available at the Arutz Sheva website. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 2 Oct 2012 06:35:35 -0800 Full article 1_868available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Would God bless Azerbaijan? A more difficult question would be, "Do you know where Azerbaijan is?" You may not know, but God does. Azerbaijan sits on the western shore of the Caspian Sea and shares a border with . . . northern Iran. Another question that might be asked is, "Whywould God bless Azerbaijan?" The answer lies in a promise that God made a very long time ago. God is not a liar. Nor is He a promise breaker. That promise that He made long ago was to Israel's patriarchs: "I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you." (Genesis 12:3) Neither is it so long ago that God has forgotten His promise. Reports have been resurfacing in the past several days that Azerbaijan may be coming to Israel's aid in the event it launches a military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. Despite being a Muslim country, Azerbaijan has been referred to as Israel's best ally in the neighborhood. Only three years ago Azeri President Ilham Aliyev was quoted as saying his country's relationship with Israel is "like an iceberg - nine tenths below the surface." On the other hand, there is no love lost between Azerbaijan and its neighbor to the south, Iran It is doubtful that Azerbaijan would supply military aid per se. However, its location in relation to Iran is highly strategic. An air attack on Iran would be difficult for Israel because of the long distance from Tel Aviv to Tehran. But Azerbaijan has several high-tech military bases - and more "abandoned" bases - that could put Israel aircraft within several hundred kilometers of Iran's nuclear facilities. While it is known that talks have been taking place regarding the potential use of the airfields, lips are sealed, regardless of the source, as to how they would be used. More than likely Azerbaijan would be more willing to allow Israel to use the bases as refueling stations rather than attack launch points. To accomplish this and to remain "politically correct", Israeli tanker planes could land and take off for mid-air refueling for the attack aircraft. It is also possible that the Azeri government might permit take off and landing of drone aircraft used for intelligence gathering. The United States has long enjoyed God's blessing for our support of Israel, but we have also seen the apparent withdrawal of His protective hand as our administration has openly become weaker in its support of the Jewish state. Would God bless Azerbaijan if it supported Israel militarily? You bet He will. He promised! He is God, and He always does what He says He will do. It would be right and proper for us to pray for Azerbaijan as well as Israel, and in so praying, remind God of His promise to bless them that bless her. Do you realize the awesome power we have in our ability to approach God Himself and to ask Him to bring peace to Jerusalem and to bless those who bless Israel! We will be praying scripture. Finally, let's pray also for all persons and nations who stand with the State of Israel, and for His blessing on them. God forbid that the US is not one of them. For more information on Azerbaijan and Israel, click the links to these articles in Haaretz, The Jerusalem Post, and Israel National News. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 1 Oct 2012 13:01:48 -0800 Full article 1_867available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Speaking at the UN last week, Mahmoud Abbas said that, "If there is an independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital, we won't agree to the presence of one Israeli in it." Abbas is the leader of the terrorist Palestinian Liberation Organization and its political arm, the Palestinian Authority. He is attempting, with slow, but apparently successful steps to have the West Bank declared a Palestinian state. The West Bank is the colloquial terminology for the hill country of Judea and Samaria, which Israel claimed in the aftermath of the 1967 Six Day War. In the years following the war, Arabs and Muslims have made countless attempts, either by terrorism or negotiations, to "take back" land that was never theirs in the first place - before or after the war. They have referred to the West Bank as "occupied territory" for so long, the world has come to accept their lie that the Jews took their land from them. For now, let's set aside the issues and arguments of how the current situation came to be and consider a much greaterproblem, i.e., What happens to the Israeli citizens who have settled cities and towns in Judea and Samaria if and when the Palestinian Authority is able to gain control over the land? Abbas has already told us: "We won't agree to the presence of one Israeli in it." His statement describes "a state would be the first to officially prohibit Jews or any other faith since Nazi Germany, which sought a country that was "jüdenrein", or 'cleansed of Jews'." The outcome of Palestinian Authority rule was described well by Giulio Meotti in the Israeli National News. The problem is going to be the potential expulsion of hundreds of thousands of Jews who live there now. They would face a choice. Suitcases or coffins. Being subjected to Sharia law, they would have to emigrate as refugees or attempt to remain and eventually be slaughtered. Now let's take a reality break. Let's admit that there are tensions for both Jews and Arabs living in the West Bank. But let's also admit that Israel has never sought to drive the Arabs out. Despite their leaders' allegations to the contrary, these Arab people live in relative peace. They are supplied with the necessary infrastructures of modern life. They even have employment in Jewish businesses. From an entirely pragmatic perspective, the current situation is probably as good as it is going to get without people suffering the atrocities that would be permitted, indeed, directed under Sharia law. There is no possible "Two-State Solution." Israel knows that. The Arabs know that too, but they have been persistent enough in presenting their case to a largely liberal-minded, anti-Semitic world, the grass roots to the halls of international government, that they are inching toward achieving their ultimate goal. Israel lives in days like those of Lamentations 1:17 where "Zion stretches out her hands, but there is no one to comfort her. The Lord has decreed for Jacob that his neighbors become his foes; Jerusalem has become an unclean thing among them." Remember, as you pray with us for the peace of Jerusalem, that it is already a divided city. It needs to be free from the grip of Islam, the dark power of its presence, and the potential of its domination. For more information see "Abbas Slanders Israel at the UNGA" and "Could Israel Abandon Jews to the Arabs' Mercies." *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 1 Oct 2012 12:32:56 -0800 Full article 1_865available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Even before he came into power in Iran, President Ahmadinejad believed that the Holocaust never happened. He has called it a fabrication of the Jewish people to get the world to feel sorry for them. To this day, he proclaims that it never happened. In a speech to the United Nations General Assembly in 2010, he reframed the events of September 11, 2001, during a speech in which he derided capitalism as the cause for just about all of the world's current problems. He described three possible explanations for 9/11 as follows. Notice his spin on the events of that day 1- That a very powerful and complex terrorist group, able to successfully cross all layers of the American intelligence and security, carried out the attack.This is the main viewpoint advocated by American statesmen. 2- That some segments within the U.S. government orchestrated the attack to reverse the declining American economy and its grips on the Middle East in order also to save the Zionist regime.The majority of the American people as well as other nations and politicians agree with this view. 3- It was carried out by a terrorist group, but the American government supported and took advantage of the situation. Apparently, this viewpoint has fewer proponents. This morning Ahmadinejad, speaking again at the UN about Israel, said "They have no roots there in history." Of course, he will have trouble reconciling that with both biblical and extra-biblical history. His position is based upon the formation of the current national state of Israel, citing that it has existed only for "60 or 70 years" whilst Iran has been in existence for thousands of years (counting, of course, when it was Persia). He told the meeting of world leaders this morning that, as a new neighbor in the region, Israel currently "represents a disturbance for Iran," but that the disturbance will be eliminated. Apparently, Ahmadinejad is also unfamiliar with the other countries that were carved out of the western coast of the Mediterranean after World War II, because he failed to mention them at all. Either that, or he does not consider them as disturbances. There is no reasoning with this man in his folly. His agenda is clear. Many are the times that he has called for peace, meaning that every knee must bow to Allah in order to have world peace. This should be the last time Ahmadinejad will have the world as his stage, as he has only nine months left before he is forced to leave office. Make no mistake, however, by thinking that the next person in line will think differently. Remember that the office of president in Iran is only political. The rule of Iran is in the hands of the Ayatollah and the mullahs. Anyone who is elected president will believe the very same things. We should frame our understanding of this man and what he says within the counsel of the wisest man who ever lived. You may find that advice in Proverbs 26:4-5. Now, having put his rhetoric into context, let's also realize that danger than such a man and his followers are to the children of Israel. They need our prayers for protection and peace. Pray with us for the peace of Jerusalem and the nation of Israel. For more information on what he said this morning, go to The New York Times,The Jerusalem Post, or Fox News. For the complete text of Ahmadinejad's 2010 speech, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 02:40:45 -0800 Full article 1_866available at: middleeastmediagroup.com That is a question for which any US military commander must have an answer, especially with the Red Hot Rhetoric of the Islamic Republic of Iran. After a while, we the citizens, tend to become tired of the ranting threats, regarding them as idle and empty. That is a luxury our military leaders cannot afford. Former US Navy Commander Christopher Harmer has stepped forward in an interview with Oren Dorell of USA Today to explain just how much fight and how much damage we might realistically expect from Iran. Harmer has participated in war planning for US forces in the Persian Gulf. Some of his insights are encouraging. Others are not. Minimal Damage to our Military In a summary statement, Harmer said that "The Iranian Navy could hit us one time at sea or on shore. If they did that, we would eliminate all of their navy and probably most of their land-based missile capability." He did not say that in a arrogant manner, minimizing Iran's potential, rather allowing that Iran could do some damage on a first strike, even potentially sinking at least one ship. Harmer listed the main weapons and tactics of concern, i.e., the ones most likely to be successful, as: Rocket propelled torpedoes. Harmer said that the Hoot torpedoes are faster than anything in the US Navy's arsenal and that "there's no chance of a ship evading a rocket-propelled torpedo." Fast-attack patrol boats. These Iranian boats are almost legendary and, loaded with high explosives and missiles, could surround and take down an aircraft carrier. Mini submarines. No, not 6" longs, but small enough to sit on the seafloor for weeks without being detected. They can take pot shots at ships above them before being taken out. Missiles. Iran has cruise missiles capable of reaching to and beyond the Persian Gulf to US bases. The concern here is if Iran launches them en masse, they could overwhelm missile defense systems. Harmer estimates that it would take about four days to "essentially destroy the Iranian navy." 'Collateral' Damage to our Citizens The bigger concern is what Iranian sponsored terrorists could do in retaliatory strikes against US citizens abroad and even within our own borders. With their abilities to infiltrate security systems, it is possible that travelers and diplomatic envoys around the world could be attacked and that the attacks could continue for an undetermined length of time. Military experts believe that terrorist cells may already be positioned to strike at almost a moment's notice. Havoc and chaos could ensure and martial low imposed. As one analyst put it, "There's no way to know where this would end or who would get hurt worse." There you have it. Once again, nobody knows for certain. We may not know, but we can pray. We can pray for the peace and safety of Jerusalem, for the peace and safety of the United States and our allied countries. We can pray for protection from all enemies. And we ought to pursue righteousness, for it is the righteous that God has never forsaken. It is a waste of time to pray to a god that does not exist, and it is folly to pray to the Lord God, Jehovah, if we hide iniquity in our hearts. Let's search our hearts and pray. For more information, see the original cited article in USA Today or The Detroit Free Press. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 02:40:23 -0800 Full article 1_864available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Despite its preamble, which reads like an exposition of "Home on the Range," when the United Nations General Assembly meets this coming week, it's likely that we will hear a discouraging word or two, especially when Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad takes the world stage to speak his mind on Wednesday, the Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur. There is no predicting what this man will say to vilify Israel and the United States from the same platform he has in the past. The internet is repleat with stories of protests that are planned because of his appearance. Some people are offended at the UN's exquisite lack of sense in scheduling Ahmadinejad to speak on Yom Kippur. This writer is offended that he is permitted to speak at all. How can the UN allow the political leader of a nation, whose sworn objective is to wipe another nation off the map, to speak when the institution's preamble defines its purpose as "to save succeeding generations for the scourge of war" and "to practice tolerance and live together in peace with one another as good neighbors?" I understand the protestors. They have no other recourse. I don't understand the UN permitting Ahmadinejad to speak. It is foolishness in the name of peace. And, whether it makes a difference to us or not, for many Jews it is offensive. Having said that, the UN Security Council met this week and issued a warning to Iran that time is running out for Iran to bring their nuclear program to a close. Susan Rice, the US Ambassador to the UN was more steadfast than usual when she said that "Iran's approach remains to deny, deceive, and obstruct." She also went a bit against the grain of the administration's claims that UN sanctions are working on Iran when she said that "We will not engage in an endless process of negotiations that fail to product any results." The Council laid out a plan that, should Iran not follow, will have "consequences." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who will also be attending and speaking at the General Assembly, has called for nations to align with Israel in setting a "red line" that, should Iran cross, would prompt military action to destroy Iran's nuclear complexes. Perhaps this is a step in that direction. It does appear that the Security Council is beginning to realize the gravity of the Iranian situation. Hopefully it is not too late. The UK Ambassador to the UN, Sir Grant, observed that Iran "continues to develop (its nuclear program) in a direction that offers no assurance of peaceful intentions. At every step, Iran has been uncooperative and obstructive." It will be an interesting week. It could be the most interesting week ever at the UN. Dr. Mike Evans will be in New York, representing the Jerusalem Prayer Team in support of the nation of Israel. He will also be praying, as he is accustomed, for the peace of Jerusalem. He would appreciate knowing that thousands of us at JPT are praying along with him. Jesus wept over the City of David, saying, "Jerusalem, Jerusalem . . . how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings." (Matthew 23:37) How wonderful it would be if Christians loved Jerusalem the way that Christ did. Would you join us, especially during the week to come, as we pray for the protection and preservation of God's chosen people and His Holy City? God bless you when you do. For more information relative to this article, go to WND.com and CBS News. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 24 Sep 2012 23:17:26 -0800 Full article 1_863available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Aside from 18 months of horrific conflict and a body count that is approaching 25,000, Syria is a dangerous place. And it's not going to get any better, especially for Israel. When this civil war is over, the needle on the danger meter for Israel will increase by several notches. As more and more western nations crank up support for the rebels, it becomes more and more likely that the Assad regime will eventually, if not soon, be overthrown. Westerners have been sold a bill of goods as the destabilization of the current Syrian government has been framed as a civil war against an entrenched dictatorship. Say "entrenched dictatorship" five times in a row. Pretty soon you will realize that you have heard that before - as in Libya and Egypt. Americans especially are susceptible to buying into these destabilizations as the Obama administration and our tail-wagging, liberal media spin their version for us to lap up, because we are convinced that a republic is better than a dictatorship. Now, we are not making a political statement preferring one form of government over another, but we know that one day this world will be ruled by the Most Benevolent Dictator. Politically correct theology is that we will be ruled by a theocracy. It is during the Messiah's rule on earth that our prayer for "They will be done on earth as it is in Heaven" will finally be answered. He will rule and reign. There will be no elections. There will be no Parliament, Knesset, or Congress. We will work and play by God's rules. That is a dictatorship. Which ought to prove that dictatorship is not the dirty word that it has come to be characterized as. Nonetheless, a sinful man can never be a truly benevolent dictator. Most dictators that we know about have been dangerous, ruthless, and greedy men. The point is that there are things that are worse than dictatorships. The point will eventually be proven in Egypt, where a representative of the anti-Israeli and anti-American Muslim Brotherhood is president. It will become apparent in Syria when "who knows" will be in charge. The rebel forces are made up of elements of Hezbollah, al-Qaeda, the Muslim Brotherhood, and others, all of whose ultimate agendas are to eliminate the nation of Israel. Syria will become one of the last pieces of the anti-Israeli puzzle to fall into place when the Assad regime comes tumbling down. All of the schmoozing of President Obama with identified terrorist groups and their leaders will be for naught once those groups and nations are fully aligned and positioned to wipe Israel off the map. Frankly, you have to wonder sometimes if western leaders are complicit or just plain ignorant. Once the smoke has cleared over Syria, Israel will be, for all practical purposes, completely surrounded. Imagine having to defend against a potential nuclear bomb from the east, terrorism from the north and south, and the armies and navies of the surrounding nations drawing the noose around the neck of Israel. The hatred for Israel from the surrounding Arab and Muslim countries is far more intense than westerners understand. It is almost apocalyptic in proportion. Maybe more than almost. The Bible makes it clear that a day is coming when the Lord will gather all nations together against Israel and that He will pour out His wrath upon them all. (Joel 3:2, Zechariah 14:2). The day is coming when, what is happening in Syria will not stay in Syria, but will turn to the south and head for Israel. The day is coming when the Egyptians now helping to patrol the Israeli-Egyptian border will turn their guns toward Gaza and beyond. When the dictators are gone, Israeli will dwell in the cross-hairs of all of its neighbors as never before. We covet your prayers for Israel and for the peace of Jerusalem. Pray for God's will to be done, not only in Israel, but in Syria. For more insight into this situation, see Kapil Komireddi's article in the Haaretz website. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:28:09 -0800 Full article 1_862available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Reports are beginning to surface that covert operations may be underway designed to sabotage Iran's development of nuclear weapons. Just two days ago Iran's Vice President and Chief of its nuclear development program, Fereydoun Abbasi, revealed that power lines feeding the underground centrifuge facility at Fordow and a similar facility at Natanz were destroyed by explosives on August 17th. The actual source and the relative success of the attempts are, as of yet, unknown. The intent would be to cause either a slowdown or, preferably, a complete shutdown of the centrifuges. Even a change of speed via slowdown is allegedly severely harmful to the operation of the centrifuges. Given that most major operations such as the Iranians have undertaken typically have at least one backup power supply, a slowdown may be all that could have come from the downed lines. If explosives were used, which is what Mr. Abbasi said, then the damage had to be more than "downed power lines." It is highly unlikely that a simple severing of lines would be worth the effort and would be reparable fairly quickly. Simple conjecture would conclude that a power station, substation, or a series of towers may have been taken out. Informed observers tend to agree that such a raid would most likely have been carried out by US Special Forces. They have studied and trained for such exercises for years. There is also the possibility that Mossad agents could have accomplished the objective. However, if it were discovered that it was the work of Mossad, retaliatory attacks would probably already have begun against Israel. If it were US forces, Iran would more like stand down for awhile, as they are much more afraid of US military might than they would have the world believe. Also, if it was US Special Forces with "boots on the ground," Israel would know about it. One of the greatest tools of war is deception. Is it possible that all the apparent, public disagreement between the US and Israeli governments is a cover-up for one or more planned covert attacks on the Iranian facilities? Is it possible that there is more to come? Is it possible that the Iranian attempt at developing a nuclear bomb intended to wipe Israel off the map will never come to fruition? Our position is that "with God all things are possible." (Matthew 19:26; Mark 9:23) God listens to His children when they pray. He has demonstrated His faithfulness to do so all through history. So now is the time for believers the world over to pray even more for the protection of Israel. Even without the US Special Forces, God can prevent Iran's plans by the word of His mouth. Join us in prayer, believing, that He will hear from Heaven and keep His chosen people from harm. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. For more information about this story, check The Daily Beast and Ynet News. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 22:05:56 -0800 Full article 1_861available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Reuters broke an exclusive story at 8:59 pm BST (British Summer Time) today reporting that the UAE and Bahrain have confiscated an undefined number of contraband items that were headed for Iran. Dubai, one of the United Arab Emirates, is considered to have long been a main point of access for arrival of shipment to Iran, legal or otherwise. Its port is a major Middle Eastern hub, thus, at least in theory, making it a place that is easier to slip contraband through. It's similar to being able to slip past everyone unnoticed in New York City, wearing a Yankees cap and jacket as opposed to doing to on the main street of Kiowa, Kansas. In New York, you pass by and through literally thousands of people dressed the same way. In Kiowa, you can be pretty certain that you will stand out. The 2010 UN sanctions against Iran granted authority for all countries to inspect all cargo both going to and coming from Iran. Countries were also granted the authority to seize any illegal items and report those items to the UN monitors. Essentially, the sanction bans any and all dual-use items and materials. In other words, if an item can be used in the production of nuclear weapons, regardless of what else it might be used for, that item is considered illegal. Of course, as in any case of this kind, the intended recipient always argues that the items are intended for some other use. The only item identified as having been confiscated is some form of carbon fiber, which, of course, has many other uses, but isessentialfor development of a nuclear bomb. The UN council responsible for monitoring the sanctions will be holding a briefing later this week. It is hoped that more light will be shed on the other material at that time. To a certain extent, Bahrain has been perceived as being a bit reluctant to intercept shipments heading to Iran, but with the warm and fuzzy feelings that Iran gives to all its neighbors, it appears that the government has aligned itself with the UN on the matter of the sanctions. Keep in mind that Iran is not going to be satisfied with defeating Israel. It wants to rule the world, including Bahrain. For the sake of the nation of Israel, pray for their discernment and courage in the midst of the Middle Eastern turmoil. Pray the same for honest people and governments in the region. Pray for the safety of Israel and the peace of Jerusalem. For more information, click here to see the Reuters report. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:49:38 -0800 Full article 1_860available at: middleeastmediagroup.com It's probably a tossup as to whether Christmas or Easter attracts the most people to church services. When it comes to synagogue attendance, the runaway winner is Yom Kippur. On this holiest day of the Jewish Year, even many secular Jews will participate. As December 25 is a holiday in America, so Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is a legal holiday in Israel. Imagine an enemy launching an attack against our nation on Christmas Day, and you get a feel for what Israelis experienced in 1973 when Egypt and Syria attacked Israel on Yom Kippur. The biblical background for the Day (Yom) of Atonement is found in Leviticus 16:29-34a: "And it shall be a statute to you for ever that in the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you shall afflict yourselves, and shall do no work, either the native or the stranger who sojourns among you; for on this day shall atonement be made for you, to cleanse you; from all your sins you shall be clean before the LORD. It is a sabbath of solemn rest to you, and you shall afflict yourselves; it is a statute for ever. And the priest who is anointed and consecrated as priest in his father's place shall make atonement, wearing the holy linen garments; he shall make atonement for the sanctuary, and he shall make atonement for the tent of meeting and for the altar, and he shall make atonement for the priests and for all the people of the assembly. "And this shall be an everlasting statute for you, that atonement may be made for the people of Israel once in the year because of all their sins." For the faithful, this day is still marked by 25 hours of fasting and intense praying. Many will not only refrain from eating, but also from washing and even sexual relationships. Confession of sins is the order of the day. More than anything else, participants are concerned about reconciliation—reconciliation first between people and then between individuals and God. Christians can recall the words of Jesus in His Sermon on the Mount: "Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift." Christians wanting to understand how the two faiths are intertwined yet different would do well to read Hebrews chapters 9 and 10. We encourage you to mark your calendars, because this year Yom Kippur falls on September 26. To read more about Yom Kippur, visit the HEBREW FOR CHRISTIANS website. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:35:14 -0800 Full article 1_856available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Public transportation systems have been a favorite target of terrorists since the 1970's when hijackings were the popular terrorist modus operandi. Passenger planes have been a favorite target, having now been used to hold people hostage, as targets to be exploded or shot down in flight, and, ultimately, as on September 11, 2001, as weapons. But aircraft are not the only transportation targets and may not even be that favored targets at this point in time. Subways remain attractive and buses are becoming much more so, especially in certain situations. Transportation, especially aviation, is a favorite target because of the combination of the increased possibility to inflict mass casualties, the potential of gaining greater 'free' publicity, and the ability to ramp up public anxiety and fear. The effect on people who already have a fear of flying is incalculable. Each terrorist attack on public transportation can also have short and long term economic impact. Terrorist attacks on aviation have evolved over the past 50 years due the seemingly endless cycle of developing new (and costly) preventative measures, only to have terrorists find new methods of attack that circumvent the preventative measures. It's somewhat similar to the development of weapons and countermeasures over the long history of mankind, or the evolution of bank robberies. What used to be done by pointing a gun at a teller can now be accomplished on a much greater scale in cyberspace. The purpose of this story is to make you aware that transportation terrorism is still a method of preference, but also inform you that it is continuing to evolve, as evidenced by the July 17, 2012, suicide bombing of a bus loaded with Israeli vacationers in Burgas, Bulgaria. Most people are aware of the Burgas attack. Most people are aware that innocent Israelis were the target. Most people are aware that the device was exploded on a bus. What most people do not know is that the bus was parked in the terminal of the Sarafovo Airport, loading arriving passengers. With the implementation of watch lists, behavioral profiling at check-in, pre-boarding screening, and on-board security, terrorists are apparently shifting their focus to attacking the connecting transportation for arriving tourists. That is what happened in Bulgaria. Other new tactics that security experts are readying for include shoulder-launched surface to air missiles, GPS-guided drone aircraft loaded with explosives, various methods of hacking into an aircraft's navigation system, and even the possibility of putting a person with a highly-contagious, deadly disease on a flight to create an epidemic of death that would affect many more than the several hundred people on the flight itself. We need to have an awareness that the terrorist attacks are not going to stop. In fact, given the increasing tensions in the Middle East, the constant attacks, attempted or successful, on the nation of Israel, and the growing disposition against Jews, Christians, and Americans, we need to pray to the God who is our Creator and the Lover of our souls for protection. Although we in America are becoming less and less isolated from terrorist threats, Israel lives with the danger on a daily basis. Terrorism is terrible, but prayer is more powerful by far. Pray with us, please, for God's protection of innocent people everywhere and especially for the Jewish people and for the peace of Jerusalem. For more detailed information on this topic, go to the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism website. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:55:20 -0800 Full article 1_859available at: middleeastmediagroup.com AsAretz Shevawas reporting that the British government was considering evacuating its diplomatic staff from several Middle Eastern missions, news has broken that Islamists have stormed the British, German, and US embassies in the Sudanese capital city of Khartoum.Chinese newsreported that the British and German staffs were safely evacuated. Apparently the amob of about 5,000protesters breached the walls of the German embassy and replaced the German flag with a black Islamic flag, just as they had done at the US embassy in Cairo earlier this week. When police arrived and fired tear gas into the crowd, the protesters moved to the nearby British embassy. Protesters were seen arriving in buses outside the US embassy, removing speculation that their presence was unorganized. News was breaking so fast that it was at first difficult to understand why protesters in Tripoli were chanting "We don't want the Pope" outside of a KFC that had been set on fire. (I didn't know he made pope. I thought he was just a Kentucky colonel.) It turns out that the Pope is visiting the city. Who knew? Protesters are continuing to clash with security forces at the US embassies in Cairo and Yemen. The Muslim Brotherhood called for a "Million Man March." Ten thousand people burned American and Israeli flags as they were prevented from reaching the US embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The throng was chanting "Allah is great" and "Smash the black hands of Jews." Riot police were keeping about 500 people at bay outside the US embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. Another protest was reported in Morocco. Another 500 Iranians were attempting to invade the Swiss embassy in Tehran, chanting "Death to America." More anti-American demonstrations, including the almost-mandatory burning of the American flag were escalating in Baghdad. Other protests were reported in Kuwait and Qatar. At least 15,000 people inKashmirare reported to have burned Israeli and US flags in more than 25 locations across the country. The state cleric of Kashmir told the English-language newspaper that "US citizens visiting Kashmir should leave immediately." Hundreds of protesters demonstrated near Jalalabad, Afghanistan, calling for President Karzai to sever ties with the US. Police have arrested over 80 people protesting in Cheenai in India. British police are keeping an eye on a crowd that has gathered in front of the US embassy in London. They have already burned several US and Israeli flags. As the stories are flooding in and the violence is spreading, I am reminded that the first word in demonstration is demon. These demonstrations are not born out of a peace-loving culture. The frenzy is demonic in proportion. This is a call to Christians everywhere to be on our knees praying for diplomatic staffs, police officers, soldiers, and peace-loving citizens every. Pray for their protection. And continue to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. To read the original article on the ISRAELI NATIONAL NEWS website, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 22:29:28 -0800 Full article 1_858available at: middleeastmediagroup.com January 13th - Atri Hussein, a member of Hezbollah, was arrested at the Bangkok airport for his involvement in a plot to attack a number of Jewish institutions in the city. January 24th - A teenager motivated by hatred for Jews was caught and charged with nine counts of attempted murder, arson and aggravated arson for the firebombing of synagogues in Paramus and East Rutherford, New Jersey. January (no date) - Police arrested 3 men involved in an attempt to bomb the local Ohr Avner Chabad Jewish Day School in Baku, Azerbaijan. January 27th - Three men, alleged to have connections to Hezbollah, were arrested in the resort town of San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina, for plotting to attack the Chabad synagogue. February 13th - Singapore police foiled a plot to assassinate Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak during a diplomatic visit. Three men associated with Hezbollah were arrested. February 13th - Warrants were issued for the arrest of four Iranians involved in an attempt to assassinate the wife of the Israeli defense attache to New Delhi. A bomb was adhered to the rear of an official embassy vehicle by a passing motorcyclist. February 14th - Four men were arrested in Bangkok as they were fleeing the site of an explosion where they had been attempting to assemble a bomb in a plot to attack the Israeli embassy. Two other persons, one believed to be the leader of the cell, managed to flee to Iran. Police discovered this plot while monitoring cell phone conversations of the New Delhi cell mentioned in the previous paragraph. (In a note of poetic justice, one of the men threw a grenade at a taxi that had refused to pick him up as he was fleeing. The grenade ricocheted and blew his legs off.) March 13th - Twenty-two people, who had been recruited as long ago as 1999 and subsequently trained in Iran, were arrested before they could bomb Israeli and American targets in Baku, Azerbaijan. March 15th - British and Italian police arrested two people involved in planning an attack on the central synagogue in Milan, Italy. March 19th - Police shot and killed a Frenchman of Algerian origin who himself had shot and killed a teacher and three children at the Ozar Hatorah School in Toulouse, France. April (no date) - An Iranian was arrested in Pune, India, and deported. In the country under the pretext of being a student, officials had discovered that he was never issued a visa and he had never submitted any progress reports on his research. He was arrested for spying on and gathering information regarding two local Jewish institutions. He had forwarded the information to officials in Iran. June 7th - Somalian security forces uncovered am al-Qaeda plot to attack Jewish sections of London, the Ritz and Dorchester hotels in central London, Eton College, and several Arab embassies. July 2nd - Kenyan police arrested two Iranians in Mombasa, charging them with possession of substantial amounts of military explosives. The men, who confessed to being members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Quds Force, had been planning attacks on the Nairobi synagogue, the Israeli embassy and other American, British, and Saudi targets. July 14th - A Lebanese citizen of Sweden was arrested for gathering information about Israeli flights and bus tours in Cyprus. All of these incidents were anti-Semitic in nature, with a number target American, British, and Saudi targets. Not one of these plots involved attack Jews on Israeli soil. Terrorism is a cat and mouse exercise. Hopefully most plots are foiled by intelligence agencies before they can be put into action. As we pray for the peace of Jerusalem, let's keep in mind that anti-Semitism is not localized. Wherever the Jewish people go, the evil spirit of anti-Semitism follows. Let's pray for God to lead intelligence agencies to find things they would not see otherwise. Let's pray that he will use those agencies to keep us all safe from danger in these perilous times.For more information on this subject, visit here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 07:47:13 -0800 Full article 1_857available at: middleeastmediagroup.com In what a host of commentators have called an embarrassment for the Obama campaign, Democrats at their recent convention were forced to reverse the language contained in their official party platform pertaining to Jerusalem. In a Washington Post op-ed column, Jennifer Rubin says the embarrassing reversal came after two days of public, and at times acrimonious, fighting with Jewish organizations over the Democrat's stance. The party reversal restored language into the official party platform recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. But even the process proved to be embarrassing after dissension arose among delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. When convention chairman Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa called for a voice vote, the ayes and nays were equally loud. After two subsequent votes yielded the same results, he then declared the amendment to have passed. Some delegates booed loudly, partially reflecting support for the Palestinian position on Jerusalem. The Arab-American Institute issued a statement which said, "[The] amendment to reinsert the language on Jerusalem was a clear case of putting pandering above responsible politics," adding it "flies in the face of decades of policy and the positions of President Obama, international peacemakers, and the American public at large." In contrast, several Jewish groups were pleased by the change. The American Israel Public Affair Committee, Anti-Defamation League and American Jewish Committee all issued statements welcoming the move. Still, some Democrats tried to defend the process, even calling pro-Israel groups liars for claiming they were surprised by the initial Democratic move to drop the Jerusalem language from the party platform. Former Florida congressman Robert Wexler said the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) "was present at all public parts of the drafting process and had regular interactions with drafting committee members [and] suggested some changes to the platform that were adopted, but never brought up the Jerusalem issue." That view is contradicted by one Jewish leader with direct knowledge of the platform-drafting meetings. Speaking with Rubin on the condition of anonymity, the source said Wexler "came late to Minneapolis and didn't bother to show up in Detroit for meetings where the platform came together. How is he in a position to know anything?" For their part AIPAC didn't comment on the platform adoption issue, only saying after the vote, "We welcome reinstatement to the Democratic platform of the language affirming Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Together, these party platforms reflect strong bipartisan support for the U.S.-Israel relationship." The Jerusalem issue has been a sticky one since the reconstitution of the Jewish nation in 1948 and one that has baffled both Republican and Democratic administrations. Both political parties have publicly stated that it's up to the Israelis and Palestinians to decide Jerusalem's final status. Biblically, Jerusalem has always had a prominent place in the Bible, notably as the city where King David governed for 33 of his 40 year reign (I Kings 2:11). The city is mentioned more than 780 times in the Bible and is far and wide the most prominent Jewish city in Scriptures. Both Christians and Jews are encouraged in Psalm 122 to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. To read the original Washington Post column, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 01:23:14 -0800 Full article 1_854available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Mike Evans For years, in both books and editorials, I have warned that Iran was sponsoring Hezbollah operatives in Mexico and Central America. Skeptics murmured that it was simply Islamophobia. Nothing could be further from the truth! Unfortunately, the truth is not always accepted by those who wish to either laugh in derision or bury their heads in the proverbial sand when it comes to radical Muslim fanatics. For more than two decades I have seen this battle coming and have been crying out with books such as The Jerusalem Scroll in '99. In it I wrote about Osama bin Laden, the Taliban, and Islamic Jihad's attempts to blow up Los Angeles and New York. The ridicule stopped on September 11th. Vindication finally came this week in the form of the arrest of three Hezbollah members in Merida, Mexico over a period of several days. Two of the detainees carried passports issued by the country of Belize. Reforma, a newspaper in that city, listed one of those detained as US national, Rafic Mohammad LabbounAllaboun, who also traveled under Belizean documents. Allaboun had been under investigation by USintelligence authorities who identified him as a member of the Iran's proxy organization. All three men were being held in Houston, Texas. It is entirely believable now that Iran has paid the Mexican Mafia a fortune to imbed Hezbollah terrorists. Several weeks ago, I had breakfast with the governor of Texas at which time I presented him with a copy of my novel, Seven Days.It is based on an attack on Iran's nuclear reactors over a seven-day period. It has a second seven-day period which tells of the Iranian plan to send Hezbollah terrorists into the US through the Mexican mafia. Head of the Department of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, has been asked by congressional members to examine the reported presence of Hezbollah terrorists on the border with Mexico. According to North Carolina Representative Sue Myrick, "We have typically seen tattoos [on those arrested] in Arabic, but Farsi implies a Persian influence that can likely be traced back to Iran and its proxy army, Hezbollah." In July 2010Jameel Nasr, a Hezbollah member with ties to Lebanon, was arrested in Tijuana. He had reportedly been entrusted with the task of setting up a network in both Mexico and South America. Another Hezbollah operative was arrested the same year in New York City. He allegedly had control of an accumulation of weapons in Mexico. His hoard was said to have been secreted in Mexico and contained M-16 assault rifles, AR-15 rifles, 2,500 hand grenades, C4 plastic explosives, and antitank weapons. According to Yousef, the weapons, which were being stored in Mexico, had been stolen from Iraq with the help of his cousin who was a member of Hezbollah. While the US does well to be concerned about terrorism in other parts of the world, perhaps it is time to look closer home. It is calculated that more than 4,000 illegal aliens cross the border from Mexico to Arizona daily. This does not include tallies of those who cross into Texas, California, or New Mexico. It is mindboggling to think that among those who sneak into this country undocumented are terrorists bent on murdering US citizens. It is time that Washington takes the matter seriously. It is one thing to be politically-correct; it is another to risk another 9/11 because of the fear of offending someone. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:52:33 -0800 Full article 1_855available at: middleeastmediagroup.com by Mike Evans More than 3,000 Egyptian demonstrators tore down the stars and stripes at the US Embassy in Cairo on the anniversary of 9/11 and replaced it with an Islamic flag. As they breached the embassy wall, they screamed, "Sons of the cross, anything but our beloved Mohammad." In response to this outrageous act, US Embassy officials in Cairo issued a cowardly statement condemning "the continuing efforts by misguided individuals to hurt the religious feelings of Muslims as we condemn efforts to offend believers of all religions." On September 23, 1980, during the Carter-Reagan presidential race, the head of Israeli intelligence, Isser Harel told me that America was developing a tolerance for terror. He said, "America has the power, but not the will to fight terrorism. Terrorist have the will but not the power." He further said all that could change with time, because Arab oil could buy more than tents. Harel prophetically predicted that the first terrorist attack on American soil would be New York City's tallest building. He called it America's greatest phallic—or fertility—symbol. It appears today that the same Liberal Left pied-pipers are still playing the same song. Rather than believe that those who wage war against us are evil, they would have us believe that we are the evil ones for retaliating, or worse, preemptively striking to prevent danger to regional or world security. It is played out in spades as President Obama has rejected meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations meeting later in September. At that same gathering, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, a modern-day Hitler on steroids, will deliver his demonic speech on Yom Kippur. In the eyes of the embassy officials in Cairo, self-loathing has replaced righteous indignation. It begets appeasement. This is precisely what President Barack Obama did when he, in essence, apologized to Iran's leaders and let them know there would be no "red line" for which Prime Minister Netanyahu had appealed to him to support. It was Winston Churchill who said that the world lacked the democratic courage, intellectual honesty, and willingness to act to stop Hitler's war machine in 1935. If he had been stopped then, sixty-one million people would not have died. In 2007, I wrote about this plague that was about to descend in my #1 New York Times bestseller, The Final Move Beyond Iraq, the Final Solution While the World Sleeps. On the back cover, I wrote, "An Islamic revolution is spreading and is on the brink of becoming America's greatest threat since the Civil War." The battle we are fighting now is a battle between two books, two kingdoms and two spirits. The US is not hated by radical Islamic states because it is doing wrong, but because it is doing right. These fanatics believe in a perfect world in which a weak and anemic United States embraces the perpetrator and castigates the victim. They believe terrorists in the Middle East kill the body, but the Liberal Left God-haters in the US kill the soul. Why? At the heart of liberalism is the belief that evil really does not exist. People are basically good, and thus individuals cannot be held accountable for the wrong they do. The United States was attacked on 9/11 because it is a Christian nation. Why do you think the word "Crusade" has been removed from our vocabulary? The Liberal Left are moral relativists; they reject absolute standards of good and evil, right and wrong. In their worldview man is perfectible, human nature is on a path toward enlightenment, and the concept of original sin is primitive. The Liberal Left has nothing but contempt for Israel. If ever there was a time when deception was at an epidemic stage, it is now. The good news is that in the midst of all of this, the prophet Daniel cries out, "The people that do know their God shall be strong and do exploits." (Daniel 11:32) *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release isThe Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:49:20 -0800 Full article 1_853available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Without a doubt, the singular highlight of the Republic and Democratic National Conventions was not the nomination or appearance of the candidates. It was not any of the seemingly endless litany of speeches. It was not the appearance of Hollywood celebrities or performing artists. It was the petite Jewish American woman who stood on the stage, and with difficulty and courage said, "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands; one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." That woman, in case you missed it, was Gabrielle Giffords, the former congresswoman from the 8thCongressional District of Arizona. The granddaughter of Jewish Lithuanian immigrants was born in Tucson in 1970 and became the first Jewish congresswoman ever elected in Arizona. Prior to her political career she been the CEO of El Campo Tire Warehouses, a business founded by her grandfather Akiba Hornstien, who had changed his name to Gif Giffords to avoid anti-Semitism after coming to the US. Her political career includes tenure in both the Arizona House of Representatives and State Senate. She was serving her third term as a US congresswoman when she was shot in the head by Jared Lee Loughner in an assassination attempt near Tucson on January 8, 2011. Six people died in the shooting. Another 19 people suffered gunshot wounds. The bullet that hit Gabby entered the front of her head, exiting to the rear without crossing the midline of her brain. During her recovery, she underwent several surgical procedures including removal of a portion of her skull to relieve pressure from swelling of the brain, a tracheotomy, and various reconstructive procedures. Her condition was upgraded from critical to serious by January 17th, and from serious to good eight days later. Nonetheless, she had still to face many intense and grueling hours of therapy to regain her ability to understand, speak, and move. Just two days shy of the 20-month anniversary of the attempted assassination, she was escorted onto the stage of the DNC by her friend, DNC National Chairwoman, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, where she led the gathering in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. You could see the determination, the courage, and the devotion in her eyes. You could sense the strength she was summoning to make it through. You could feel the pride she had in being honored by giving honor to her country. Gabby Gifford, a Jewish American woman and patriot, used all of her strength and courage to stand up and pledge allegiance to the republic of the United States. It is sad that there are altogether too many perfectly healthy Americans who refuse to do what she did. Some of them are even high ranking individuals. At a time when our administration's support of the Jewish people and the nation of Israel is questionable at best, this Jewish American woman stood up for us all. Gabrielle Giffords, we salute you. Remember, when we pray for the peace of Jerusalem, we should also pray for the Jewish people, whether they live in Israel, in America, or anywhere else in the world. To read more about this story, go to the Los Angeles Times website. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 21:05:07 -0800 Full article 1_852available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Imagine what it would be like in the United States if, to the north, Canada was engaged in a bloody civil war while at the same time, to the south, Mexicans illegally entering the US were terrorists instead of ordinary people looking for a better life. Then add to the Mexican scenario that Cuba had sent tanks into the northern provinces of Mexico to help maintain order. That might be what the tiny nation of Israel feels like with the Syrian Civil War to the north and the Egyptian army in the desert to the south. These kinds of things can get worrisome over a period of time. While all the action is happening primarily on the other side of the borders, the longer it goes on, the greater the chances are that some kind of conflict will occur right at, or flow across, the border. Last month, Islamic terrorists attempted, but failed, in an attack in which eight Egyptian soldiers were killed. They managed to breach the border and headed toward a kibbutz where an attack would have taken place had the IDF not intervened with the cooperation of the Egyptian army. Subsequent to the attack Israel complained that Egypt had not been living up to its agreement to maintain order in the Sinai. Almost without hesitation, the Egyptian army sent tanks and troops into the Sinai, where they have remained there since. The southern situation is somewhat problematic. It is based on a peace treaty with a country that is now under a Muslim Brotherhood regime - a regime whose goal is to make Jerusalem its capital. While the border needs to be policed, it's also a bit like the hens themselves calling the fox over to guard that side of the hen house. But Israel doesn't have "stupid" written across its flag. Having asked Egypt to "step it up a notch," they can't now say "go home," although they did ask Egypt to withdraw some of their tanks. Israel's solution? Put a new IDF base on the Egyptian border to protect the hens inside the very same house that the fox is protecting on the outside. Overall, it's a brilliant move. The base is officially a staging area for troops monitoring the Israeli side of the border. It's also a plus for those drawing duty near the border, as the base is a modern oasis in what is a relatively inhospitable region weather-wise and could become even more inhospitable in other ways with the alleged influx of al-Qaeda terrorists on the Egyptian side. To the north, Israel's problem is only slightly different, but the Syrian civil war is becoming more and more problematic as the government, with the aid of Russia, China, and Iran keeps hanging on to power but is unable to stop the terrorists. More than 23,000 have now been killed in a year and a half of fighting. It was reported today that Turkish officers have now taken command of multiple units of the rag-tag rebels. Yesterday Turkey declared Syria "a terrorist state." That declaration was not mere rhetoric. It established a legitimate, legal reason for Turkey to use military intervention in Syria. US, Turkish, and Israeli intelligence have been monitoring suspicious and unusual military movements in the south of Syria and in Hezbollah-dominated regions of Lebanon. The IDF has now placed its units on the Syrian and Lebanese borders on alert following concerns that the war will be taken into Israel from the north. With Iran a threat from the east, Hamas and (potentially) Egypt to the south, and Syria and Hezbollah to the north, Israel can be thankful that it is protected by Almighty God from above. But Israel needs our prayers for their protection and peace. So our prayers will ascend to Heaven where God will hear and answer. Join with us, will you, as we pray for Israel and for the peace of Jerusalem. To read the original article in the ISRAEL HAYOM website, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 7 Sep 2012 20:18:47 -0800 Full article 1_851available at: middleeastmediagroup.com A United Nations report issued at the end of August reveals that Iran has continued to expand its nuclear program. This is in spite of tough Western sanctions and the threat of an attack by Israel. The U.N. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) also made clear in its quarterly report that at a site the IAEA wants to inspect, there are signs of a determined effort by Tehran to clean up evidence of illicit nuclear-linked tests. The report also clarified that "no concrete results" had been achieved in a series of high-profile meetings with Iran aimed at reducing concern about its nuclear research. Meanwhile, the nation has doubled its number of uranium enrichment centrifuges in underground bunkers. The White House maintains that it has made it clear to Iran that it has a limited window in time and that diplomatic terms offered by the West will not remain open indefinitely. Press Secretary James Carney stated, "We are closely studying the details of the report, but broadly speaking it is not surprising that Iran is continuing to violate its obligations." The U.N. quarterly report could reinforce Israel's belief that sanctions are not working and have basically resulted in Iran having more time to pursue its program and to make their position less vulnerable to air strikes. Very few world leaders believe Iran's talk about its nuclear program being exclusively for peacetime purposes. The question of concern is one of when is the right time to take action. This was the question European powers wrestled with regarding the obvious war preparations of Germany under Hitler. Now the West has a similar dilemma regarding when enough is enough in terms of Iran's belligerent stance. To read the original article in the VOICE OF AMERICA website, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 6 Sep 2012 19:41:53 -0800 Full article 1_850available at: middleeastmediagroup.com According to reports out of Vienna the Iranian Robert Oppenheimer, the "father of the atomic bomb," either has been, or has returned to, working on Iran's nuclear weapon development. Moshen Fakhrizadeh is an elusive, shadowy figure known to have been at the center of the Iranian nuclear program for over two decades. He seemed to have "disappeared off the map" since 2006. Attempts by representatives of the UN International Atomic Energy Agency to locate and speak to him have been unsuccessful. One observer referred to him as "a mystery man." A European journalist who set out to write a paper about Fakhrizadeh gave up because he came up with a "big nothing." What we do know is that he is a senior officer in the elite Iranian Revolutionary Guards and is alleged to be the "main protagonist behind Iran's push into its nuclear age." The US had intercepted conversations in 2006 in which Fakhrizadeh had complained that Iran had halted his funding. This led to US intelligence concluding that Iran may have put a hold on its nuclear weapons development program. Separate UN reports in 2007 and 2008 referred to him as "a person involved in nuclear or ballistic activities." In 2008 the Mehr News Agency cited him as "a scientist working for the Defense Ministry." The 2007 IAEA report called him the Executive Officer of the AMAD Plan, the purpose of which was to study uranium, explosives, and conversion of missile cones to accommodate nuclear warheads. As long as 18 months ago there were reports that Fakhrizadeh's work had resumed, albeit under tight security. Sources told the IAEA that Fakhrizadeh is now the head of an agency call the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. In 2007, a leaked report identified him as the chairman of the Field for the Expansion of Deployment of Advanced Technology, whose mission has been to develop a four-year plan to create a uranium deuteride neutron initiator. Speculation is that Fakhrizadeh has been working on the nuclear program all along and that the agencies he has been associated with are really all the same functioning group, but with name changes to created confusion. The most popular theory is that the Iranian government has him under the tightest security measures following the assassination of several other scientists believed to be a significant part of their nuclear program. Now that UN, US, and Israeli officials believe that he is indeed leading the development of nuclear weapons for Iran, ideas on how to deal with the potential threat may take some serious turns. It has been, and will continue to be, a situation that requires an immense amount of wisdom to deal with. Weapons are frightening. Nuclear weapons are even more frightening. However, the wisest man who ever lived said that "Wisdom is better than weapons of war," (Ecclesiastes 9:18) and that "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." (Proverbs 9:10). The leaders of Israel and of the entire free world need wisdom. They need it in abundance. It is available from the God of all wisdom, who has told us to ask for it and it will be given. (James 1:5) Join us in praying for wisdom for these men and women. Join us in praying for the peace of Jerusalem. To read the original article in THE WALL STREET JOURNAL website, click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 6 Sep 2012 19:25:56 -0800 Full article 1_849available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Dr. Uzi Landau is the Energy and Water Minister for Israel. Yesterday he sent a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asking him to intervene to get the Palestinian Authority to pay their electric bill so that he will not have to disconnect the power to the Judea and Samaria. The Israeli Electric Corporation provides electricity to the Jerusalem Electric Company which, in turn, distributes it to the cities of Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Ramallah, Jericho, and the surrounding settlements. Israeli communities have suffered rolling blackouts throughout the summer while, as Israeli Environmental Minister Gilad Erdan observed "a terrorist entity next door is supplied with electricity they don't even pay for." In his letter to PM Netanyahu, Dr. Landau said that he "will instruct the IEC to take all necessary steps to collect these debts, with all the implications that may arise." The failure to pay the bill is due in part the financial pinch the Palestinian Authority is feeling as a result of the reduction in foreign aid it has been receiving. Just as much at fault is the refusal of Palestinian residents to pay their personal utility bills. To be fair, the PA put some stiff penalties in place for the theft of electricity recently. Nonetheless, the PA itself is one of the largest offenders. Early last month the IEC board of directors issued a warning to Jerusalem Electric that it would cut off electricity if the JEC did not pay their bill which, at that time, stood at 424 million shekels, or $105 million US dollars. According to Dr. Landau, the outstanding debt is now at more than 700 million shekels, or $174 million US dollars. He rightfully said that Israeli should not be bearing the burden of the Palestinian Authority's increasing debt, which it is in effect doing. The PA has to take some responsibility for its financial crisis. Consider, for instance, that the PA pays $4.5 million US dollars per month in "salaries" to Palestinian terrorists who are in Israeli jails, and to their families. The severity of the crime determines the length of the sentence, and the length of the sentence determines the amount of the "salary". We need to remember that Israel is willingly allowing the Palestinians to settle on Israeli land. The Israeli government, with some restrictions for the sake of security, provides the communities with utilities, roads, water, and other life essentials. They even employ Palestinians in Israeli businesses. The least the Palestinians could do is pay their electric bill. There is so much confusion in the world regarding Judea and Samaria, largely caused by misrepresentation of the truth. Not only does Israel have a legal right to the land, they have a legal right to be paid for supplying more than $174 million of electricity on good faith. There is a principle involved in Ecclesiastes 5:5 where it says, "When you make a vow to God, do not delay to pay it; for He has no pleasure in fools. Pay what you have vowed." The PA may not have made a vow to God for their electricity, but that did make a vow to pay Israel for it. We live in a day when promises and commitments are taken all too lightly. Are you steadfast in keeping your promises? Would you promise to pray for the peace of Jerusalem? And will you keep your promise? So much depends on it. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 5 Sep 2012 17:34:21 -0800 Full article 1_848available at: middleeastmediagroup.com News is breaking that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it explicitly clear that "time has run out" for attempts at diplomacy with Iran. This was not empty rhetoric in a speech to a rabble-rousing crowd. This was in a heated conversation with US Ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro. The story, broken today by the Jerusalem Post, is popping up all over the internet, although every report so far is being described as "unconfirmed." Nonetheless, an individual that sat in on the meeting between the prime minister, the ambassador, and Republican Congressman Mike Rogers earlier this week said that Mr. Netanyahu expressed in no uncertain terms his displeasure with the Obama administration. When the ambassador once again recited the government's position that all options are on the table, he did so to the displeasure of the PM, who clearly has heard enough of that, replying that "Instead of pressuring Iran in an effective way, Obama and his people are pressuring us not to attack their nuclear facilities." What ensued was described as a "shouting match" with Mr. Netanyahu saying that he is finished with US rhetoric about giving diplomacy time to work. Apparently, the PM has heard enough. According to the most recent International Atomic Energy Agency report Iran has more than doubled the numbers of centrifuges at is Fordo underground bunker, meaning that the country is now able to move to weapons grade production at a much greater speed. Netanyahu has told sources that, if Obama wins the November 6thelection, there is nothing to look forward to for Israel except retaliation from Mr. Obama, even to the extent that Mr. Obama would try to prevent any offensive on the Iranian nuclear facilities at all. There is now speculation that the prime minister will call for the attack during the Democratic National Convention which is being held in Charlotte, NC, the first week in September. It's time to pray. Pray as never before for Israel and its leaders. We do not know what a day or a week will hold, but it is become apparent that Iran has come close to, if not already crossed, their "red line". It's also clear that there is no love lost between the prime minister and the president. It is unlikely that the prime minister would order an attack that he could not win. Pray that Jehovah would impart wisdom to him as He did to Solomon. For more information about this story, click here or go to: The Jerusalem Post. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sun, 2 Sep 2012 04:03:06 -0800 Full article 1_847available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, John Bolton, said today that, "There is no way at this stage to prevent Iran from going nuclear without use of force." Speaking in interviews with two different sources, he told Maariv "I see no possibility that Obama will use military force, and, therefore, it falls upon Israel." He said, "I think Israel, like any other country, has a legitimate right of self defense. Israel has twice attacked enemies that were developing nuclear weapons, and it has the right to do so in this case as well." Although the Obama administration claims that it does not espouse a policy of containment, Bolton sagely expressed that it is going to have to use containment very soon - as soon as Iran has a nuclear weapon. Bolton told Intermountain Jewish News that he believes that the US should lead a strike. "The US has much greater capabilities. That why Israel wants the US to do it. I believe that the US should do it, because we'll get blamed anyway. Therefore, we might as well make sure it gets done right." He told IJN that using military force is "a very undesirable option - but the others are worse." That is exactly what Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has been saying for months! He made a point of saying something that most others will not: that Iran is afraid of Israel. Of course they are. That is what all the sabre-rattling from Iran is all about. They have to bark loud enough to keep everyone else from thinking that they are afraid, and getting everyone to be afraid of them. Being the excellent diplomat that he is, Bolton fairly and squarely did not put all of the blame on President Obama. He blamed the Bush administration as well for using negotiating as a foot-dragging tactic. He rightly stated that "sanctions are only good if they are comprehensive, swiftly applied, and rigorously enforced." Here he pointed out that "Obama has met none of those conditions." He rebuffed those who are declaring that Iran's oil industry has been hurt by sanctions, by pointing to a fact that few people understand. Iran's oil is counted as part of Iraq's oil. Iraq imports oil from Iran, and then exports it along with Iraqi oil, so the comparative figures are skewed. It is painfully obvious that, as in most situations like this one, that there is no dealing with the devil. He is the father of lies, the chief of cheaters, and the dean of deception. The American departure from Scriptural principles has turned us into a spineless, deceived nation. The world knows how slow we are to come to the support of countries that are in the right. And we are only getting worse. "Father, give Israel the courage to do what it must. Give them courage to defend their country against all enemies. Most of all turn their hearts to You once again so that Your blessing on them may be complete and that they may go forth fearless, knowing that this battle belongs to the Lord. Amen." Join us, please, in praying for the peace of Jerusalem. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:32:00 -0800 Full article 1_846available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Before the week is over, Egyptian President Mahmoud Morsi will make a visit to Tehran on his way home from China. Speculation is rampant as to what is going to take place during his short visit. At least one Iranian legislator has suggested that one stop on the tour will be a visit to one of Iran's nuclear power plants as a prelude to Iran sharing its nuclear technology with Egypt. Mansour Haqiqatpour said that Iran and Egypt can do "joint ventures in the nuclear field, and Iran is ready to transfer its know-how and experience to Egypt." He said that, "the Iranian nation and government care about Egypt as an Islamic state and want Egypt to be a glorious country in international circles, so Egypt's president can visit all Iranian nuclear centers." However, the primary purpose of Morsi's visit is to attend the Non-Aligned Movement summit meeting where he will hand the chairman's gavel to Iranian President Ahmadinejad. And the visit may not be quite as friendly as the Iranian press and government would like to paint it. The Fars News Agency recently reported that President Morsi is hoping to "restore normal relations with Iran based on shared interests, and expand areas of political coordination and economic cooperation because this will create a balance of pressure in the region." On the other hand, Morsi's office claims that he never made that statement or commitment. It's hard to know whom to believe. Both governments have a consistent record of denying things that they have allegedly said or done. Only three weeks ago, a spokesman for the Egyptian president officially denied that Morsi would even visit Iran. Which only makes it harder to believe when the same official says that Morsi will focus on the NAM and will have no bilateral talks with Iranian officials while there. It appears that Iran is looking for another partner in the Middle East as Syria's continuing problems remove it from a position of influence. With a new regime, Iran may see Egypt as their best alternative. From Morsi's perspective, however, the stabilization of his own country has to be his priority. When he has the country situated as he wants it, he may not be interested in being a partner with Ahmadinejad and Khomenei who really want to be in control of the entire region. Why would Morsi want that? The fact is that we do not know what will happen during Morsi's visit. We do not know what will be shared in secret. But we do know this: That we can pray as David did that the Lord will "Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity." (Psalm 64:2). Let us pray together that the Lord will hide Israel from anything that might be said or done to unite these men together in any way that would bring any harm to Israel. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:19:18 -0800 Full article 1_845available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is mad, and he expects Iranians to do something about it. Over the last two days he has ordered the elite al-Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard to increase and conduct new terrorist attacks on the West, and he has told the government that it needs to adopt an "economy of resistance." By the way, بیتالمقدسis the Persian word that is transliterated into English as "al-Quds". The English translation of the word is "Jerusalem." It would be wise to remember this every time you see "al-Quds". It makes the purpose of this elite military force a tiny bit clearer. That purpose is the eventual conquest and occupation of Jerusalem by the Islamic Republic of Iran. But yesterday's call from Iran's ayatollah went far beyond Jerusalem and the borders of Israel. London's Telegraph first reported on Wednesday that the ayatollah had told the Iranian National Security Council that "Iran's national interests were being threatened by a combination of the U.N. sanctions imposed over Iran's nuclear program and the West's continuing support for Syrian opposition groups attempting to overthrow the Syrian government." Syria is Iran's most important ally in the Middle East. If Assad's Syrian regime collapses, Iran's plans for the conquest of Israel will at least be put on hold. Iranian President Ahmadinejad has made it clear that Syria is an important component of the Iranian plan to "wipe Israel off the map." Only a week ago he implied that, once Iran possesses nuclear warheads, Syria will also have access to them. Syria is furthermore important to Iran because Iran's terrorist ally, Hezbollah, operates without hindrance there. Syria is a strategically important component of Iran's overall plan. The ayatollah has advised the Security Council to make the West (Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UK, and, oh yes, those infidels, the US and Israel) understand that there are lines that they are not to cross. The report did not say what those lines are. We do know, however, that the call to increase terrorist attacks in the western nations is to take place if those lines are crossed. Today, Khamenei spoke to the issue of the UN sanctions on Iran at a meeting with President Ahmadinejad and his cabinet. He said that Iran needs to adopt an "economy of resistance". Again, it's not quite clear exactly what he meant by that phraseology, but he said the Iran should "break the illusions of the arrogant powers (that would be us) by using the nation's full potential." He said, "In this kind of economy the nation's progress is preserved and the vulnerability of the economy against the enemies' plots is decreased." Here's what's happening. Despite all of the posturing and threats coming from Khamenei and Ahmadinejad, it is now apparent that Iran is feeling the effects of the UN sanctions and the civil war in Syria. The banking sanctions alone have "slowed industrial activity, reduced foreign investment, and soared inflation to more than 20%." Iranian oil exports have dropped by 50%. Production of oil is the lowest it has been in twenty years. The Syrian civil war has crippled the Iranian-Syrian "resistance alliance". In other words, Iran's master plan is in jeopardy. The call for al-Quds to terrorize the West is very real. Iran can reach the West in no other way. What will happen next remains to be seen. But before anything happens, Christians should be earnestly praying for the peace and safety of peace-loving people everywhere and, in particular, for the peace of Jerusalem. And trust the God whom Job described as the One who "thwarts the plans of the crafty so that their hands achieve no success." (Job 5:12) *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sun, 26 Aug 2012 03:48:10 -0800 Full article 1_844available at: middleeastmediagroup.com It seems that the Islamic extremist terror organization, Hezbollah, has turned its burning passion to destroy the nation of Israel into a passion for destroying Israel by burning it. After a couple of weeks of speculation, public safety officers have now officially acknowledged that at least some on the unusual number of forest fires in Israel this summer have been started by "spontaneous terrorism." Police and Fire Department officials told Israel Hayom that some of the series of forest fires that have plagued the region this summer have been intentionally set by Palestinian and Israeli Arabs who had been recruited by Hezbollah. Hagai Dotan, commander of the Coastal District of the Israeli Police, has created a special unit to investigate the "nationalistically motivated" fires. At the time he did that, he claimed to only be suspicious about the nature of some of the fires, which are now also being started in residential areas. "We have no intelligence to support that, but if you look at the entire country, with arson in Tivon, in Jerusalem and in Beit Shemesh - such a sequence of fires cannot be coincidental." Now Israel Police and Shin Bet agents have revealed that there is a growing network of Israeli Arabs operating in and around Nazareth and Ghajar. Officials pointed out that terrorism by arson is not complicated and requires very little in the way of "equipment" to start. In fact, terrorists-with-matches scattered around the country can stretch the fire fighting resources of the country beyond their capabilities in a matter of minutes. Once firefighters are pulled away from more populated areas - ones that are likely to be targeted by missiles - they do not have their normal ability to put out urban fires. That can make a missile strike even more destructive. But Wait! There's More! As if that were not enough, the agents also revealed that the network has been smuggling drugs and "sophisticated" bombs across the Lebanese border into Israel. Hold on. This gets incrementally worse. Whilst the agents have uncovered the smuggling ring operation, they have been unable thus far to find out where the bombs were headed. On top of that, "These aren't the small devices we've seen in the past to blow up buses. These bombs have enough power to actually bring down a whole building." Intelligence officials believe that what they are discovering are parts of a well-planned, coordinated attack within the borders of Israel. The terrorist attacks - using fires and bombs - would be initiated if and when Israel was to strike the Iranian military facilities. There is some thought that part of the strategy might be to invade and hold border-adjacent Israel communities if a strike is ordered. God has a plan. He is in control. He has protected Israel by supernatural means time after time. He is no less God than He was then. He can do it again. Join with us, please, in praying for the safety and peace of Jerusalem. Whether fire or missile or suicide bomber, "No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper . . . saith the LORD" (Isaiah 54:17 *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sat, 18 Aug 2012 04:34:40 -0800 Full article 1_843available at: middleeastmediagroup.com In a story broken this evening by Israel'sArutz Sheva(Channel Seven), Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Michael Oren, revealed more details about the arrest of Manssor Arbasiar last year. Background Arbasiar was arrested on October 11, 2011, in conjunction with a plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the US in Washington, DC. Arbasiar is a 56-year-old, naturalized US citizen, but he was holding both US and Iranian passports when he was apprehended at JFK International airport after a failed attempt to gain entry into Mexico. Following his arrest, Arbasiar confessed to a plot to kill the Saudi Ambassador using explosives while he was in the United States. A complete exposition of the plot is available on the US Department of Justice website. Arbasiar was charged with conspiracy to murder a foreign official; conspiracy to engage in foreign travel and use of interstate and foreign commerce facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire; conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction (explosives); and conspiracy to commit an act of international terrorism transcending national boundaries.He is further charged with an additional count of foreign travel and use of interstate and foreign commerce facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire. According to his confession, Arbasiar was working under the direction of the Qods Force section of the Iranian Republican Guard. Qods Force specializes in covert operations, terrorist attacks, assassinations and kidnappings. He allegedly was not one of the individuals designated to carry out the assassination. His job was to arrange for other as yet unnamed individuals to implement the plan. His problem was that he ended up talking to a confidential source close to or associated with the US government. He was also the go-between to arrange payment of $1.5 million to the assassins. Arbasiar is scheduled to go to trial in New York on October 22, 2012. The News Today Although there had already been some speculation to the effect, Ambassador Oren told Channel 7 this evening, that Arbasiar had told investigators about "the possibility of attacks on a number of targets." According to the Channel 7 report, the other targets included "government facilities associated with another country, located within the United States." Oren said today that Israel was the other country, and the other facility was the Israeli Embassy in Washington, which also made Oren another high-profile target. Oren revealed that the plot also involved blowing up a restaurant in the DC area near the halls of government, although he did not specifically identify which restaurant it was. A Warning to Iran The ambassador issued a warning to Iran that Israel is, indeed, planning a devastating attack on Iran before it has the ability to move its nuclear weaponry facilities farther underground. Although the Iranians have heard it all before, nonetheless, Oren warned Ayatollah Khamenei that he needs to make a choice. That choice is either a) to shut down Iran's nuclear weapons program, or b) to remain in power. Khamenei will likely pass on taking the multiple choice test, and respond with an essay of epic proportions. Be careful out there. It's getting really dangerous. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sat, 18 Aug 2012 03:56:48 -0800 Full article 1_842available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Malmö is the third-largest city in Sweden, with a population of about 300,000.It is so far south in Sweden that consideration has been given to making it a part of metropolitan Copenhagen.(For the geographically challenged, Copenhagen is in Denmark).The new entity would be named Örestad. During and after World War II, Malmö became a safe haven for a settlement of Jews.The small community of between 700 and 800 Jews has existed there in relative peace and quiet until shortly after the turn of the 21stcentury, when things began to change.In fact, things have changed so dramatically that several Jewish families have left because of the rise of anti-Semitism in the city.As one 86-year-old Holocaust survivor said, "I'm not safe as a Jew in Sweden anymore." Professor Charles Small, the founder and director of the short-lived Yale University Initiative for the Study of anti-Semitism, described Sweden and Malmö as "a microcosm of contemporary anti-Semitism." So what has made such a difference?Simply this:Malmö has a growing Muslim community that is now estimated at about 45,000, or about 15% of the total population.The anti-Semitic hate speech and physical damage has risen incrementally along with the Muslim population. A government survey dealing with anti-Semitism found that 39% of Muslim adults in Sweden were identifiable, by their own admission, as anti-Semitic.Compare that with the results from the same survey of native Swedes.Only 3% were identifiable as anti-Semitic. Part of the problem is that some of the Muslim immigrants are already hardened anti-Semites before they arrive.Their disposition against the Jews is then propagated within the tightly knit Muslim community. A second component of the problem is that in Malmö, just as with Europe at large, the Muslims make disliking the existence of the nation of Israel equal with despising people of the Jewish race.Bassam Tibi, Professor Emeritus of International Relations at the University of Goettingen has observed that often "every Jew is seen as responsible for what Israel (as a nation) is doing, and can be a target." Yet another part of the problem is that most of the Muslim immigrants in Malmö live in abject poverty.Sylvia Morfradakis is an EU official who works with chronically unemployed persons.She has said that the main reason that 80% to 90% of Muslims in Sweden between the ages of 18 and 34 remain unemployed is that they can't speak Swedish.The fact that they remain unemployed would indicate that they are also generally unwilling to learn.That is only going to exacerbate the situation as time goes on. Fundamentally, Professor Small recognized that the problem in Malmö is not so much a commitment to anti-Semitism as it is "an acquiescence to radical Islam" which, he goes on to say, "is diametrically opposed to everything that Sweden stands for." So the problem now becomes an issue of what the Swedish government can, or is willing, to do to resolve the problem before it escalates beyond control.And therein, is one of the singular problems of societies built on the philosophy of enlightenment.They do not know how to resolve such issues and their mindset is to not get involved. When we pray for the peace of Jerusalem, let's also pray that God would intervene in Sweden and that He would keep His people- and all who seek His face there - safe from harm. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 16 Aug 2012 07:51:57 -0800 Full article 1_841available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Would you immigrate to a country that is surrounded by enemies, into which rockets are launched almost daily, and that is under threat of nuclear annihilation? Probably not. But yesterday 350 North American Jews did exactly that. Would you travel to such a country to enlist in their military? Not likely. But 130 of those 350 North American Jews did. These 350 Jews are participating in Aliyah, or a return to Israel, their homeland. If it seems remarkable, consider this: over 4,000 others have left their western homes to return to the land of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob already this year. And more are on their way. Still not impressed? In the last nine years over 26,000 new immigrants have come to Israel from the US, Canada, and Great Britain. More than 22,000 more have already requested information about how to immigrate to Israel in the near future. These people are not going to Israel as visitors. They are committed to living in the land that God has given them. Allowing that some might change their minds, the fact is that 25,220 of the previous 26,000 are still living in Israel. That's 97%! 24,440 of the Olim (immigrants) are gainfully employed. They are residing in all parts of Israel in 135 different cities. Olim couples have given birth to over 2,100 babies in the past nine years. The figures are absolutely amazing and heartwarming. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was among the dignitaries on hand to greet the El Al flights. He thanked the entire group for tying "their personal future with the future of the Jewish state and the Jewish people." To the IDF enlistees he said, "As the Jewish state progresses and rises, so does anti-Semitism. We need to defend ourselves against that and those who give it intellectual support." The immigrants are comprised of everyone from recent college graduates to retirees. Some are successful business people. Others are looking for opportunities. Some have left family behind. Others are joining family who have gone on before. One thing is certain about all of them. They are committed to living in Israel. One couple said, "We wanted to move, and nothing can change our minds." A young woman about to join the IDF declared, "This is my dream. This is what I came to do." The Olim are assisted in their Aliyah by a group called Nefesh B'Nefesh. The organization offers guidance and support throughout the entire process and even post-immigration. They provide financial aid, advocacy, employment assistance, budgeting help, schooling, and an extensive list of services that cut through the typical red tape. What a joy to see these Jewish people being able to fulfill their dreams of becoming citizens of the nation of Israel. It is a reminder of other times the Lord brought His children back into the land. "And he led them forth by the right way that they might go to a city of habitation." (Psalm 107:7). Today, let's pray for the Olim and that God would bless them in their Aliyah. For more information about Nefesh B'Nefesh click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:42:59 -0800 Full article 1_840available at: middleeastmediagroup.com In a trend that started about ten years ago, more and more organizations are advertizing for help on the internet. You can find jobs in almost any area of expertise as well as jobs for people with no experience at all. You can find local jobs or jobs in foreign countries. And you can find jobs at all income levels. But, as far as we know, today is the first time that you can find a job working for al-Qaeda. The terrorist organization that took down the twin towers has posted a help-wanted advertisement for suicide bombers on one of its internet forum sites. Being fully aware of current high unemployment rates, this may be the first time that they have tried recruiting on such a broad basis. If it were a laughing matter, one might imagine the ad saying something like, "Help wanted: Suicide Bombers. No experience necessary. Training provided. Great opportunity to enter the halls of government, finance, and media. Some travel involved. Must be able to work independently without immediate supervision. Excellent commissions paid upon successful completion of assignments." It's not a laughing matter, but the ad actually reads much more like the foregoing tongue-in-check version than you might expect. The ad appeared under the title "Area of activity: The planet Earth." Applicants must be "Muslim, mentally mature, dedicated, able to listen, and utterly committed to completing their mission." It goes on to say that the suicide bombers' targets would be "people who fight Islam and Muslims, and unnamed "enemy financial, military, and media targets." It says that a "military panel" will be responsible for training and target selection. After that, the candidate will be "the one person in charge (and) will gather all of the intelligence, prepare the operation, and complete the attack." The ad was honest enough to admit that there was a "very slight chance of being caught." What will they think of next? Posters saying, "'Uncle Al'-Zawahiri Wants You?" It could be that even al-Qaeda posted the ad as a joke, but, given their agenda to eliminate all of the infidels (that you be us), it is more likely that this is a serious way to engage significantly larger numbers of potential suicide bombers who could be sent to their target destinations fully trained and ready to carry out their missions whenever the command is given. The Bible tells us that "in the last days, perilous - meaning harsh, fierce, or savage - times will come." By all indications, we are in the last days. Time is of the essence that we pray for the souls of men, that they would seek the face of the True and Living God, Jehovah, and come to Him by the Way He has provided. As always, also, pray for the peace of Jerusalem. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 15 Aug 2012 01:19:53 -0800 Full article 1_839available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Eleven alleged Israeli-Arab terrorists were indicted in a court in Nazareth today. They were charged with aiding the enemy in a time of war, meeting with foreign agents, possession of weapons, conspiracy to commit a crime, attempted drug smuggling and attempted drug trafficking. The general public has been unaware of the activities and arrest of the group until a gag order that had been issued was lifted today. The men were arrested last month for smuggling nearly 20 kilograms of explosives into Israel on June 5th. A spokesman for Shin Bet, the Israel security service, said that there was enough C-4 to wage "a wave of serious terrorist attacks in Israel." Apparently the smugglers assumed that the contraband, contained in a single piece of athletic style luggage, was drugs, as a number of those apprehended are known to be active in the illegal drug trade. The Shin Bet spokesperson indicated that this was no rogue operation and "is just the tip of the iceberg of Hezbollah's efforts against Israel." The magnitude of the explosives is a tell-tale sign that the group was not acting independently, as an operation of this type would require the approval, if not the direction, of Hassan Nasrallah, the head honcho of Hezbollah. The bag of explosives was transferred to a person identified only as "a 17-year old young man" at the border fence near the town of Ghajar. He delivered the bag to Shahid Ibrahim in Ghakar. Ibrihim is the brother-in-law of former Israeli drug dealer Sa'ad Qahmouz. Qahmouz is currently a well-known drug lord in Lebanon. Ibrahim transferred the bag to Noaf Khatib, also a resident of Ghajar. Khatib is known to have ties to the illegal drug trade and to Hezbollah. Khatib delivered the bag to Abed al-Bassat Zoabi, a drug dealer residing in Nazareth. Shin Bet believes that it is only subsequent to this hand-off that they realized it was explosives, not drugs, in the bag. Shin Bet found the bag buried about three feet underground in the backyard of one of the conspirators. The bag contained 24 ready-to-use bombs, several of which already had timers attached. In an interesting turn of events, Shin Bet also recovered an FN MAF machine gun and an M16 rifle that had previously been reported as stolen from the home of an Israeli Defense Forces lieutenant major about a year ago. Shin Bet is warning Israeli citizens that, since they were unable to capture the element of the gang responsible for implementing the attacks inside Israel, there is a strong likelihood that there are sleeper cells still operating within the country. Whether from within or without, Israel has to maintain a constant watch against potential attacks upon its citizens. If either this group, or the group that died trying to attack an Israeli kibbutz on Sunday night, had succeeded, many Israelis might have died. It is so very important that we pray for the peace and protection of Jerusalem and all of their citizens. The attempted attacks are relentless, and there are far more of them than the rest of us realize. Just recognize that Israel is a dangerous place to live. And remember to pray. Today we are asking you to pray for Shin Bet and the IDF as they endeavor to maintain the security of their citizens and their country. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate,The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 9 Aug 2012 07:01:15 -0800 Full article 1_838available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Newly elected Egyptian President Mursi made good on his promise to retaliate against the Arab terrorists who murdered 16 Egyptian soldiers near the Israeli border several days ago. During that initial border raid, Israeli forces fired upon and destroy an armored personnel carrier that had breached the border defenses and was about one kilometer inside the Israel territory. All the terrorists inside were killed as their vehicle was speeding toward a nearby kibbutz. The Israeli and Egyptian governments had advance knowledge of that attack and developed an effective, coordinated response. Just as with Sunday's attack, Egypt and Israel remained in close contact prior to and during Egypt's execution of "Operation Sinai Cleansing," during which Egyptian troops killed at least 20 terrorists in a clash that lasted over five hours. The Egyptian newspaperAl-Youm al-Sabaa(Seventh Day) interviewed a security source who confirmed that Israel was not only aware of Egypt's plan to engage the terrorists near the Israeli border, but had completely endorsed it. The Egyptians used missiles launched from Apache helicopters in support of ground troops in their attack on the village of al-Toumah, which allegedly houses a large number of militants. Additional Egyptian strikes were reported near the town of Sheikh Zuwayid, not far from al-Toumah. More than likely, the terrorists had ignored Mursi's threat earlier this week because Egypt has not used military force to secure the Sinai region since 1973, leaving it a safe haven for terrorists, but a dangerous no-man's land for anyone else, including the 16 Egyptian soldiers who died on Sunday. The modus operandi used in both incidents was based on the defined order of battle in the Israel-Egyptian peace accord. The battle is over, but the fighting may have just begun. At last report Egyptian military was still pursuing militants who are trying to escape the region. Egyptian security forces claim that there are more than 2,000 Islamic militants in the Sinai. Those who are still alive after today's attack should begin to take Mursi seriously. He has told his military to take every measure necessary "to confront his serious challenge to Egyptian sovereignty and to protect Sinai from all armed groups." He said that militants who resist will "pay dearly." Eventually, all of Israel's enemies will pay dearly. In the meantime, we see through a glass darkly as we read our Bibles and newspapers. One thing we need to do right now is to honor God with thankful hearts that the Egyptian government has chosen to work in accord with the peace agreement with Israel. It may not always be this way, but we need to give thanks that it is now. More information is available here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 9 Aug 2012 06:49:53 -0800 Full article 1_837available at: middleeastmediagroup.com It seems that no matter which way you turn, Israel is constantly under the threat of attack from someone, somewhere. Sometimes it's nothing more than verbal assaults and threats. Sometimes it's terrorists who have infiltrated Israel's borders. At other times it is rockets fired from adjacent countries. Today it was a computer hacker. Sure, we are all potential victims of hackers, but for most of us it is an annoyance. For Israel and its citizens, the hacking is just another component of the war being waged against them by Islamic extremists. Especially when the hacker identifies himself as "Remember Imad," as one did today. The name is a reference to Imad Mughniyeh, a former leader of Hezbollah. Mughniyeh directed numerous attacks against Israelis during the last two decades of the 20th century. He was the mastermind of the bombing of the Jewish Center in Buenos Aires in 1994. 85 people were killed in that attack. He is also believed to have been the brains behind the 1983 bombing of the US embassy in Beirut and of the French and US Marine barracks in Lebanon. Mughniyeh is no longer a threat. He was killed by a car bomb in 2008 in Damascus. Hezbollah keeps threatening to retaliate for Mughniyeh's death, for which they blame Israel, of course. Who else would possibly want to kill such a kindly gentleman? The hacker who struck today in remembrance of Mughniyeh published personal and credit card information taken from Webgate, an Israeli internet information storage company. Isracard claimed that 1,500 records were hacked, but only 49 were currently active accounts. The company did not mention if the personal information taken from the inactive accounts is still valid. Isracard immediately blocked the active accounts and will work with the account holders on a case by case basis. This is not the first time this year that Israeli websites have been hacked. In January a group of cyber-terrorists, who identified themselves as Saudis, hacked into as many as one million Israeli credit card accounts. Just two weeks ago "The Gaza Hacker Group" worked their way into Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs, Yuli Edelstein's personal website. There are no reports of any critical information being accessed, but the group managed to post a number of epithets directed at the nation of Israel and against Edelstein personally. The methods of warfare have come a long way from sticks and stones, and from swords and shields, and from bows and arrows. Technology has developed to the extent that one does not have to be anywhere near the enemy in order to inflict lasting damage. That includes everything from distant mission control centers to hackers on PC's who have the ability to steal identities and to destroy people, companies, and nations financially. The world is a dangerous place. We need to turn to God and seek His face while He may yet be found. Christians should be praying for peace and be sharing the Gospel. We should pray for the protection of the people whom God has called "the apple of His eyes." Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and all of Israel. For more information go here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 8 Aug 2012 22:58:38 -0800 Full article 1_835available at: middleeastmediagroup.com For the Israeli government and the IDF, 1600 kilometers is the magic number. It is the direct line distance from Tehran to Tel Aviv. It is the distance that a missile would have to travel from the heart of Iran to the heart of Israel. It is the distance that could mean life or death for thousands of Israelis. Until recently that 1600 kilometers (roughly 995 miles) was a comfort to Israel. Iran could rant and rave all it wanted to about annihilating Israel, but it had no weapon, other than terrorism, that could cover that distance. Now that they do, the development of an arsenal of nuclear warheads has dramatically increased the need for the Israel Defense Forces to have an impenetrable air defense system. What Israel Is Up Against If Iran were to strike Israel, it is not likely that they would act on their own. The organizations of Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Muslim Brotherhood would like be lending their aid. Israel's geographic position makes it an ideal target for a coordinated, simultaneous attack from air, land, and sea. Israel has already been under continuous air assault from Qassam rockets and Grad missiles for a number of years. The Qassam rocket, manufactured by Palestinian militants is a virtual toy compared to other weapons arrayed against Israel. On average they can be made for about $800. Still, you wouldn't want one to hit your home. Over 2,000 have been fired into Israel in the last 4 years. That's an average of more than one a day. Hamas has been firing short range (20 kilometers) Grad missiles into Israel from mobile launchers since 2006. More than 20 people have been killed by these aim-and-shoot weapons. The rocket that broke the 1600 kilometer mark is the Sejjil. The 58-foot long, medium-range, surface-to-surface ballistic missile has a range of approximately 2,000 kilometers. But the rockets that the IDF fears the most are the Shabab-3 and the Fajr-3. Both of these can travel well beyond 1600 kilometers, and both are capable of carrying multiple warheads. The Fajr-3 can release multiple warheads, all aimed at the same target, hoping that at least one will penetrate even the best of defense systems. What Can Israel Do? We all need to be clear on this point: Israel is not militarily indefensible. Not by a long shot. Some of the most sophisticated defense systems in the world are contained within the borders of Israel. The current 3-element Israeli system will soon add a fourth component. The famous Iron Dome, the reliable Patriot missile system, and the Arrow anti-missile system are soon to be joined by David's Sling. It is designed to fit in perfectly. The Iron Dome has done extremely well protecting Israel against the Qassam rockets. If multiple rockets are arriving simultaneously, its radar and computer interface can determine which would strike a populous area and which would not. The weapon takes out the one that poses the greatest danger. The Patriot system is most suitable for bringing down medium range missiles or jet aircraft. The Arrow component is Israel's primary long range defense. It can destroy a long-range ballistic missile while it is still outside the atmosphere. David's sling is a versatile missile specifically designed to fill in all the gaps between the three existing components. It will be used to destroy missiles that are beyond the Iron Dome's effective capability, yet are too small to warrant using the much larger and costly Arrows. The Ideal Protection System While military might is appropriate in this situation, the God of Israel has proven time and time again that He does not need weapons made with hands to destroy Israel's enemies. He can protect Israel by the word of His mouth. The Old Testament is full of testimony of what He can do. However, in order for Him to intervene in like manner, His people, who are called by His name are going to have to humble themselves, and turn from their wicked ways, and pray. Then He will hear from heaven and answer their prayers and restore their land. We can pray that the nation of Israel will respond to the promise of II Chronicles 7:14. We can also pray that God will protect them with the systems they have, until they stop relying on their own devices. And we can always pray, as we have been taught to do, for the peace of Jerusalem. If you would like more information on Israel's defense system click here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 8 Aug 2012 19:06:08 -0800 Full article 1_836available at: middleeastmediagroup.com As the London 2012 Olympics near a close, we would like to remind you of all of the Jewish Olympic medal winners prior to 2012. It's an amazing collection of athletes. May you be blessed in some way by reading this list. Harold Abrahams (UK) won gold in the 100 meters and silver in the 4 x 100 relay in 1924 at Paris. His story was told in the 1981 movie Chariots of Fire. Yael Arad (Israel) won a silver medal in women's judo in 1992 at Barcelona. Gerry Ashworth (US) won a gold medal in the 4 x 100 relay in 1964 at Tokyo. Albie Axelrod (US) won a bronze medal in fencing in 1960 at Rome. Istvan Barta (Hungary) won gold in water polo in 1932 at Los Angeles and silver in 1928 at Amsterdam. Doug Beal (US) won gold in volleyball in 1984 at Los Angeles. Adriana Behar (Brazil) won silver in beach volleyball in 2000 at Sydney and again in 2004 at Athens. CarinaBenninga (Netherlands) won gold in field hockey in 1984 at Los Angeles and bronze in 1988 at Seoul. IsaacBerger (US) won gold in weightlifting in 1956 in Melbourne and silver in 1960 and 1964. SamuelBerger (US) won gold in boxing in 1904 in St. Louis. GyorgyBrody (Hungary) won gold in water polo in 1932 at Los Angeles and 1936 at Berlin. PetraBurka (Canada) won bronze in figure skating in 1964 at Innsbruck. AlainCalmat (France) won silver in figure skating in 1964 at Innsbruck. Umberto De Morpurgo(Austria) won bronze in tennis in 1924 at Paris. Laszlo Fabian (Hungary) won gold in canoeing in 1956 at Melbourne. Jackie Fields (US) won gold in boxing in 1924 at Paris. Alfred Flatow (Germany) won 3 gold and a silver in gymnastics in 1896 at Athens. Gustav Flatow (Germany) won 2 gold in gymnastics in 1896 at Athens. Gail Friedman (Israel) won gold in sailing in 2004 at Athens and a bronze in 1996 at Atlanta. Jeno Fuchs (Hungary) won 2 gold in fencing in 1908 at London and 2 more in 1912 at Stockholm. Tamas Gabor (Hungary) won gold in fencing in 1964 at Tokyo. Janos Garay (Hungary) won gold in fencing in 1928 at Amsterdam and a silver and bronze in 1924 at Paris. Mitch Gaylord (US) won a gold, a silver, and 2 bronze in gymnastics in 1984 at Los Angeles. OszkarGerde (Hungary) won gold in fencing in 1908 at London and 1912 at Stockholm. Sandor Gombos (Hungary) won gold in fencing in 1928 at Amsterdam. Alexander Gomelsky (Soviet Union) won gold as coach of the men's basketball team in 1988 at Seoul, a silver in 1964 in Tokyo, and a bronze in 1968 in Mexico City. Maria Gorokhovskaya (Soviet Union) won 2 gold and 5 silver in gymnastics in 1952 in Helsinki. George Gulak (US) won gold in gymnastics in 1932 at Los Angeles. Boris Maksovich Gurevich(Soviet Union) won gold in Greco-Roman wrestling in 1952 in Helsinki. Boris Makhalovich Gurevich(Soviet Union) won gold in freestyle wrestling in 1968 in Mexico City. Alfred Hajos (Hungary) won 2 gold in swimming in 1896 in Athens and a silver in 1924 at Paris. Johan Harmenberg (Sweden) won gold in fencing in 1980 at Moscow. Otto Herschmann (Austria) won silver in swimming in 1896 in Athens and 1912 in Stockholm. Nickolaus Hirschl(Austria) won 2 bronze in wrestling in 1932 in Los Angeles. Sarah Hughes (US) won gold in figure skating in 2002 at Salt Lake City. Joe Jacobi (US) won gold in canoeing in 1992 at Barcelona. Sada Jacobson (US) won silver and bronze in fencing in 2008 at Beijing and bronze in 2001 in Athens. Irving Jaffee (US) won 2 gold in speed skating in 1932 at Lake Placid. Allan Jay (UK) won 2 silver in fencing in 1960 at Rome. Endre Kabos (Hungary) won 2 gold in fencing in 1936 at Berlin and a gold and a bronze in 1932 at Los Angeles. Lenny Krayzelburg (US) won 3 gold in swimming in 2000 at Sydney and another gold in 2004 at Athens. Grigory Kriss (Soviet Union) won gold in fencing in 1964 at Tokyo, 2 silver in 1968 at Mexico City, and a bronze in 1972 at Munich. Alfred Kuchevsky (Soviet Union) won gold in hockey in 1956 at Cortina and bronze in 1960 at Squaw Valley. Jason Lezak (US) won gold in swimming in 2000, 2004, and twice in 2008. He won silver in 2000 and 2012, and bronze in 2004 and 2008. Alexandre Lippmann(France) won gold and silver in fencing in 1908 at London, silver and bronze in 1920 at Antwerp, and gold in 1924 at Paris. Tatiana Lysenko (Ukraine) won 2 gold and a bronze in gymnastics in 1992 in Barcelona. Valentin Mankin (Soviet Union) won gold in sailing in 1968, 1972, and 1980. He won silver in 1976 at Montreal. Faina Melnyk (Soviet Union) won gold in discus in 1972 at Munich. Mark Midler (Soviet Union) won gold in fencing in 1960 at Rome and 1964 at Tokyo. Armand Mouyal (France) won gold in fencing in 1956 in Melbourne. Alfred Kakache (France) won silver in swimming in 1938 at London. Paul Neuman (Austria) won gold in swimming in 1896 at Athens. Grigory Novak (Soviet Union) won silver in weightlifting in 1952 at Helsinki. Myer Prinstein (US) won gold in triple jump and long jump in 1904 in St. Louis and gold and silver in those same events respectively in 1900 at Paris. Mark Rakita (Soviet Union) won gold in fencing in 1964 in Tokyo, a gold and silver in 1968 in Mexico City and a silver in 1972 at Munich. Marilyn Ramenofsky (US) won silver in swimming in 1964 at Tokyo. Fanny Rosenfeld (Canada) won a gold and silver in track in 1928 at Amsterdam. Emilia Rotter (Hungary) won a bronze in figure skating in 1932 at Lake Placid and 1936 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Leon Rotman (Romania) won 2 gold in canoeing in 1956 at Melbourne and a bronze in 1960 at Rome. Miklos Sarkany (Hungary) won gold in water polo in 1932 at Los Angeles and 1936 at Berlin. Sergey Sharikov (Russia) won gold and silver in 1996 in Atlanta, gold in 2004 at Sydney, and bronze in 2004 in Athens. Yelena Shushunova (Soviet Untion) won 2 gold, a silver, and a bronze in gymnastics in 1988 at Seoul. Irina Slutskaya (Russia) won silver in figure skating in 2002 at Salt Lake City and bronze in 2006 at Turin. Frank Spellman (US) won gold in weightlifting in 1948 in London. Mark Spitz (US) won 9 gold, a silver, and a bronze in swimming between 1968 in Mexico City and 1972 at Munich. Keri Strug (US) won gold in gymnastics in 1996 in Atlanta and bronze in 1992 in Barcelona. Eva Szekely (Hungary) won gold in swimming in 1952 at Helsinki and silver in 1956 at Melbourne. Irena Szewinska (Poland) won 3 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze in track and field between 1964 and 1976. Dara Torres (US) won 4 gold, 4 silver, and 4 bronze in swimming between 1984 and 2008. EduardVinokurov (Soviet Union) won gold in fencing in 1968 at Mexico City and 1976 at Montreal, and a silver in 1972 at Munich. Richard Weisz (Hungary) won gold in Greco-Roman wrestling in 1908 in London. Lajos Werkner (Hungary) won gold in fencing in 1908 at London and 1912 in Stockholm. Henry Wittenberg (US) won gold in freestyle wrestling in 1948 at London and 1952 at Helsinki. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate,The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 8 Aug 2012 19:04:47 -0800 Full article 1_834available at: middleeastmediagroup.com This is the seventh in a series of stories that we will publish honoring Jewish Olympic athletes, past and present, during the 2012 London Olympic Games. Olympic TV commentators love to use the phrases, "the competition of her lifetime" or "the race of his life." If Lee Korsiz wins the gold in the Olympic Windsurfing competition on August 7th, it will be a great win, but it may nor may not be the race of her life. She's already had more than one of those. The 28 year old woman is, according to HLN TV, the only female Israeli world champion in any sport. She has won the Windsurfing World Championship three times. Now she is going for Olympic gold for the second time. With the preliminary and elimination races already in the books, Lee is in second place going into the final round. The total scores of the remaining competitors determine the medal winner. Although she had claimed her first World Championship in 2003, she finished 13thin the 2004 Athens Games. She failed to qualify for the 2008 Beijing Games. In 2009 she was on vacation in Hawaii, doing what any windsurfer would do on vacation: windsurfing. Another surfer accidentally slammed his board directly into her back. She was tossed around in the water like 'rags in a washing machine' according to her description of the accident. The waves were so ferocious that she was thrown on the rocks. Onlookers called paramedics who immediately rushed to the scene and got her to the hospital. Doctors told her that she was fortunate not to be paralyzed. In fact, she was fortunate to be alive. In addition to a broken leg, the surfboard had barely missed her spine, snapping two ribs from it, leaving them hanging by mere slivers of connective tissue. For most people that would have been career-ending. But not for Lee. She refused to quit and was back in competition in 2010. At the 2010 European Championships, however, she was once again by hit by a fellow surfer. She was knocked unconscious and trapped under water. Again, although she nearly died, she recovered and returned to compete once more. She went on to win back to back World Championships in 2011 and 2012. Should Lee win the gold on Tuesday, she will become the first Israeli woman to win an Olympic medal since the 1992 Barcelona Games. But it won't be her first 'victory.' Not by a long shot. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 7 Aug 2012 21:05:18 -0800 Full article 1_833available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Near the Strait of Hormuz, the United Arab Emirates sits in as critical and vulnerable position as the nation of Israel does along the Mediterranean. The threat that Iran may attempt to close the strait in the event of an attack on its nuclear facilities is itself an unsettling situation. Now the Dubai Chief of Police, Lieutenant General Dahi Khalfan is warning that there is a plot brewing within the Muslim Brotherhood to overthrow the Gulf Arab countries. Khalfan claims that officials of the Muslim Brotherhood met with sympathizers in the Persian Gulf region after the Arab Spring revolts to discuss "toppling Gulf regimes." Although the UAE kingdoms are Islamic, they are predominantly Sunni and are opposed to the Shiite sect which dominates Iran. Apparently it is not going to be enough to keep their eyes on Iran as they have for a long time. Now they are going to have to watch their own borders for possible infiltration by agents of the terrorist Muslim Brotherhood whose intent will be to incite riots that will gain enough headway to topple the current governments. The UAE countries are a tempting target as they boast almost incomparable wealth gained from their oil and investments. Conquering the relatively small UAE, which includes Abu Dhabi and Dubai, would mean that the extremist Muslims would possess what has become the financial center of the Middle East, plus they would have control of both sides of the Strait of Hormuz. General Khalfan has been detaining more than 20 dissidents for the last three months. He has said that the detainees are directly linked to the Muslim Brotherhood and that they are part of a local organization that has pledged allegiance to Mohamed Badie, the supreme leader of the Brotherhood. The UAE has been clamping down on "voices of dissent" raised under the banner of "democratic reform," being well aware that they have so far escaped the protests that have been sweeping through other Arab countries. We need to awaken to the fact that the Muslim Brotherhood is a formidable force of its own. As General Khalfan said, "The wider these groups become, the higher probability there is for trouble." And that probability looms for every western government, including the United States. It ought to be a matter of grave concern for us that our current president and administration are cozying up to the Muslim Brotherhood like they were high school chums. Let's pray for our leadership in Washington, whoever they may be, to have superior wisdom and discernment when it comes to the security of our nation. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sun, 5 Aug 2012 21:40:56 -0800 Full article 1_832available at: middleeastmediagroup.com "Peaceful statements released from Egypt over the next few years should not deceive observers into believing that the (Muslim) Brotherhood has abandoned its religious ideology and its comprehensive Islamic vision. Talking peace, while preparing for Jihad, is an integral part of Jihad." This startling statement made Itamar Marcus and Jacques Ziberdik of the Palestinian Media Watch should be read by every non-Islamic person in the world. Defining for us what the terrorist organization The Muslim Brotherhood means when they speak of 'peace' should shake us to our very core as we have a clear understanding that they are not saying the same thing that most of us are. As Marcus and Ziberdik pointed out this week, the peace talk that the Muslim Brotherhood uses is very narrowly defined. This is increasingly important as Egypt's new president, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, says "we carry a message of peace to the world." It also applies when members of the Muslim Brotherhood are invited by our own president to meetings at our White House. It may even apply to members of the Brotherhood or relatives of members of the Brotherhood who are working in the current administration. The Muslim meaning of peace is interpreted by the former president of the Brotherhood, Mustafa Mashhur, in his book Jihad is the Way. The title alone ought to provide a foreshadowing of what is to come. The book is an attack on Israel and the Jews, saying that the problem of Israel occupying "stolen land" is not a starting point for negotiations. That they must leave is considered non-negotiable. Mashhur clarified for the Brotherhood that the problem of Israel "can be resolved neither by negotiation nor by recognizing the enemy's right to the Islamic land he stole." The principle that Mursi and the Brotherhood espouse as 'peace' is known as 'sabr' or a kind of patient resolve. It is taught as a part of the theology of jihad which says that it is important to patiently plan and quietly await the best possible timing for the final and actual acts of ruthless destruction of Islam's enemies. "It is not necessary for the Muslims to repel every attack or damage caused by the enemies of Allah immediately, rather when ability and the circumstances allow for it." So, Mursi does not really abandon his extremist beliefs when he speaks of peace. He is merely embracing sabr. He is talking about waiting for the right time. He is talking about stabilizing the Egyptian government and economy until the country is in a position to defeat Israel without fear of losing. Satan's chief tactic is always deception. The Islamist extremists know that we will not understand their pronouncements of peace. We cannot afford to be ignorant. We most certainly cannot afford for our leaders to be ignorant. Tell your friends about this article. Post it on Facebook. And pray that we will be able to discern what is really being said, being planned, and being done. And pray for the lasting peace of Jerusalem, the capital of Israel. To read more about this topic, go here. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sat, 4 Aug 2012 05:00:21 -0800 Full article 1_831available at: middleeastmediagroup.com My Scripture for you today: "For He that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is His name" (Luke 1:49). In a speech to ambassadors from other Islamic countries gathered in Tehran, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called for the "annihilation of the Zionist regime" as a necessary step to world peace. Clearly revealing his violently anti-Semitic worldview, Ahmadinejad said, "It has now been some 400 years that a horrendous Zionist clan has been ruling the major world affairs, and behind the scenes of the major power circles—in political, media, monetary, and banking organizations in the world, they have been the decision makers." When I met this demon-possessed man in New York City two years ago, it was clear to me that he will do anything in his power to carry out his dream of destroying Israel. The branch of Islam he follows believes that a violent and bloody war is essential to the return of the "twelfth Imam" and Muslim rule over the entire world. He is more than willing to die to achieve this goal. The fact that he is willing to say things like this in public only highlights the vital importance of our support for Israel and the Jewish people. We MUST stand with and for Israel right now. God's Chosen People are in the crosshairs of a deadly threat, and they need our help. *** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sat, 4 Aug 2012 04:18:42 -0800 Full article 1_828available at: middleeastmediagroup.com This is the fourth in a series of stories that we will publish honoring Jewish Olympic athletes, past and present, during the 2012 London Olympic Games. Growing up in Budapest, Hungary, Agnes Keleti dreamed of the day she would be able to compete in the Olympics. It looked like she was going to make it at the age of 19, having won the Hungarian National Championships in gymnastics three years earlier, but the games were cancelled. It was 1940 and conditions were not exactly amenable to an Olympic Games. The games were cancelled again in 1944, the same year that the Nazis invaded Agnes' homeland. Agnes made it through the war with the aid of a number of friends and diplomats who kept her out of the Nazis' reach. Unfortunately, her father was sent to Auschwitz, where he perished. After the war, as things began to return to normal, Agnes began to realize that her Olympic dreams might actually come true. She qualified for the 1948 games, but was unable to compete due to a last minute injury. At the age of 27 her hopes for ever competing seemed dashed on the rocks. It would have been, for most Olympic hopefuls. Twenty-seven is ancient in Olympic gymnastics competition. But for Agnes, this was only the beginning of the story. Agnes' dreams came true in 1952 when she finally competed with the Hungarian National Gymnastics Team and, at the age of 31, won two bronze medals and a silver medal in team competitions. And she won gold in the Women's Individual Floor Exercises. She placed fourth on balance beam and sixth in combined exercises. It's an incredible story. It almost seems impossible. But didn't we say that this is only the beginning? It is. In 1956, at the age of 35, she returned to compete in the Melbourne Olympics. Agnes won gold medals in three of the four individual gymnastics events and silver in the Individual All-Around. She took home another silver medal and another gold medal in team competition. She became the oldest female gymnast ever to win gold. 1956 was also the year that the Soviet Union invaded Hungary. Her country had been invaded twice in her lifetime. Rather than return home after the Olympics, Agnes and forty-four other members of the Hungarian team sought, and were granted, asylum by the Australian government. She immigrated to Israel in 1957 and has lived there ever since. She worked as a coach for the Israeli national gymnastics team well into the 1990's. Let's review. Agnes was the most successful athlete of the 1956 games. As the winner of ten Olympic medals, five of which are gold, she is considered one of the most successful Jewish Olympians of all time. She is currently ranked third amongst women for the most Olympic medals and fourth as a gold medalist. She is a member of the Hungarian Sports Hall of Fame, the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, and the International Women's Sports Hall of Fame. And her competitive Olympics career did not begin until she was 31 years old. Agnes Keleti, now 91 years old, has become known as "the foundation stone of gymnastics in Israel." **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 3 Aug 2012 00:50:22 -0800 Full article 1_830available at: middleeastmediagroup.com In an op-ed yesterday, Peter Brookes said in the New York Post that Syria is near the tipping point. He cited US involvement as being the determining factor in which way the civil war will tip. Little did he know what would hit the newswires today. It's not clear whether we are closer to a tipping point or not, but the situation is getting serious over there. That's if you start from today and don't count the seriousness of 20,000 people killed in the conflict so far. The New York Post Essentially, what Brookes was saying is that the US needs to step up before someone else does. There are more than several nations that have a stake in the outcome of the Syrian situation, including not only the US, but Lebanon, Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Russia, and Israel. His point was that the US seems to be sitting back waiting to see if the rebels have a chance of winning before supporting them. Aside from the issue of whether or not we should support a rebel force that includes insurgents reinforced by our longtime "friends" Al-Qaeda and Hezbollah, Brooke's observation is an issue that has perennially plagued US foreign policy - foot-dragging. Just ask the French, or the British. You'll have to ask, because it's not in most of our US history books. One of the problems is that neither outcome is good for the US. We'll either end up either having supported a terrorist-backed "democracy" or a winning dictator who will be "really hacked off" at us. Reuters Reuters has now confirmed what many have already suspected and, to be fair, Brooke made reference to in his column: President Obama has "signed a secret order authorizing US support for (the) rebels." Sources familiar with the situation did not confirm whether or not Obama has authorized aid in the form of lethal weapons. Neither would they confirm the extent to which the US would be providing covert operations in support of the revolution. It was also not clear exactly when the president signed the authorization for agencies of the US government to provide rebel support. Technically, any shipment of weapons would require a signed presidential authorization. It is known that such a document has been drafted, but it is not known if the president has actually signed it. There are, however, unconfirmed reports by NBC that a number of shoulder-fired missiles have been clandestinely delivered to the Syrian rebels through Turkey. The US maintains a military base at Incirlik, where there is a significant deployment of military and intelligence personnel. Nearby, and within sixty miles of the Turkish-Syrian border, Turkey has established a secret intelligence base of its own in a joint venture with Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Senior members of each of those governments have called for the resignation of Syrian president Assad. There is every indication that aid in one form or another has been flowing to the rebels from that center in Adana. BBC News In breaking news today the BBC reported that Kofi Annan has resigned as the special UN-Arab League envoy. "Gave up" would be more precise, but less politically correct. While representatives of several nations pointed fingers at others for their lack of cooperation, Annan said that it was not possible to negotiate any kind of settlement given the "clear lack of unity" of the members of the UN Security Council. He indicated that ability to achieve a resolution was exacerbated by "the disunity of the international community." He said, "It's impossible for me, or anyone else, to compel the Syrian government, and also the opposition, to take the steps to bring about the political process." He added that "Syria can still be saved from the worst calamity if the international community can show the courage and leadership necessary to compromise on their partial interests for the sake of the Syrian people." Conclusion While the issue of a tipping point, with one side or another coming out the victor (there is no "winner"), is possible, it is also just as likely, as far as we know, that things could fall completely apart before anything can tip. There are so many powers with so many interests involved that this conflict has the potential to cause far more conflict that the assassination of an archduke. Lest we forget, we are here to support Israel with our prayers. Doing so effectively means praying for peace in the Middle East and for the nations surrounding Israel geographically to live together with them in peace. The situation is Syria could easily overflow to the south. Let's pray together that it does not. For more on this information clickhere: **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 3 Aug 2012 00:41:16 -0800 Full article 1_829available at: middleeastmediagroup.com If you watch carefully, you can see it. If you read between the lines in many news stories, it's there. Sometimes you don't have to search for it. It's in the headlines. If you haven't seen it, look again. It's right in front of you. Anti-Semitism is on the rise. Now the US State Department's annual report on religious freedom recognizes it as well. The report described a global increase in intolerance and hatred of the Jews. It pointed out that the "rising tide of anti-Semitism" was one of the key worldwide trends of the past year. The specific recognition of anti-Semitism in the report came at the behest of Hannah Rosenthal, the current Special Envoy on anti-Semitism. Rightfully so, she felt that including it in the human rights reports of the department would raise the awareness of the problem in the US diplomatic corps. The position of Special Envoy on anti-Semitism was created during the George W. Bush administration. The report specifically recognized Iran, Egypt, Hungary, the Ukraine, Palestinian occupied areas, and Venezuela as hot spots of this plague of intolerance. In Hungary, for instance, an anti-Semitic political party was established last year. Jewish owned businesses and cemeteries have become regular targets of vandalism in the Ukraine. In Egypt's revolution-torn state, anti-Israeli political cartoons and commentaries are a regular part of "both government-run and opposition media." President Hugo Chavez, always an endearing gentleman, describes Israel's defense of it legally-granted land against the Palestinian Authority as "genocide." It almost goes without saying that Iran has displayed anti-Semitic "tendencies." At least it kind of sounded like that when several high-ranking religious and government officials have issued a call to "wipe Israel off the map." While the report went to great lengths to include what State Department officials saw as human rights violations and "societal discrimination" within the borders of Israel, it failed to point out our own indiscretions here in the US. Within the last month, we have reported anti-Semitic advertisements being posted in suburban New York City transit stations and the terrorization of Jewish children attending summer camp in northeastern Pennsylvania. Satan has deceived the minds of men into hating anything that belongs to God, especially the Jews. Frankly it is this writer's opinion that "anti-Semitism" is a polite, political euphemism for "Jew hater." While the State Department report was careful to point out that there are different forms of Judaism that do not see eye-to-eye and are, therefore in conflict, an anti-Semitist is non-partisan - he hates them all. Jesus told His disciples, all of whom were Jewish Christians, that they should not be surprised when men hated them and sought to kill them. "They hated me first," He reminded them. It's not likely that He meant that politicians and religious leaders beganto hate Him during His earthly ministry. The sinful mind of man has always been anti-God and angry with God. Attempts to wipe the Jews off the map will never completely succeed, because Jehovah is their protector and He will not permit shame to come upon His holy name in a way that would give credence to the cursed allegations and intentions directed at His chosen people. The Day of the Lord is drawing nearer and may be at hand. "Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth as it is in Heaven." In that day He will make all things right. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 1 Aug 2012 23:54:24 -0800 Full article 1_827available at: middleeastmediagroup.com This is the fifth in a series of stories that we will publish honoring Jewish Olympic athletes, past and present, during the 2012 London Olympic Games. Lillian Copeland has been called "One of the greatest overall female athletes of the first half of the 20th Century" and "One of the world's first great female athletes." As a student at the University of Southern California, Lillian Copeland excelled at tennis and basketball, but she won every women's track and field event she ever entered while at the school. She was the first woman from USC to compete in the Olympics. Lillian, who was born to Polish-Jewish parents in New York City, competed in both the 1928 and 1932 Olympic Games in Amsterdam and Los Angeles. But she had already established her credibility, if not dominance, in field events before her first Olympic completion. In 1925 she garnered the first of her nine US National Championships when she won the 8-Pound shot put event. In 1926 she won her second consecutive shot put plus the discus and the javelin, setting new world records in the latter two events with throws of 112' 5.5" and 101' 1" respectively. In 1927 she broke the world record in the javelin with a throw of 125' 8.5". In total, between 1925 and 1932 Lillian set six world records in each in shot put, javelin, and discus. It's likely that she would have done extremely well in the 1920 and 1924 Olympic Games, but she couldn't compete because there had never been a women's Olympic track and field competition prior to 1928. While qualifying for the US team that was to go to Amsterdam, she setting another world record of 121' 8" in the discus. Unfortunately, there was no shot put competition or she would have probably won a gold medal. She did, however, take home the silver in the discus. In preparation for the 1932 Los Angeles games, she won the US National Championship in both the shot put and the javelin. She decided, however, to focus on the discus for the Olympics. She was less than stellar, placing third in the trials. Going into the finals she was in sixth place. The Los Angeles Record described her performance as "Confident, calm, and perfectly poised. She made a perfect throw." In fact she set a new Olympic and world record at 133' 1-5/8" and won the gold in front of her home crowd. In 1935 she competed in the second Maccabiah Games. She won gold in each of her three favorite events. Lillian decided against competing in the 1936 Berlin games, having no desire to compete in Nazi Germany. While she could have had a lengthier career, the adage of "quality rather than quantity" probably applies well here. She obtained a law degree at USC and served twenty-four years in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. While there, Lillian qualified as an expert marksman, scoring 274 points out of a possible 300 during a department competition. Lillian is an inductee of the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, the Helms Athletic Hall of Fame, the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, and the United States Track and Field Hall of Fame. She died in 1964 at the age of 59. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate,The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 1 Aug 2012 22:58:32 -0800 Full article 1_826available at: middleeastmediagroup.com People used to say that the only things that are certain are death and taxes. Now we can add two more things to the list. First, Prime Minister Netanyahu has not decided whether or not to attack Iran. Second, when he does decide, the IDF is ready to go. On the eve of a visit by the US Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta, Mr. Netanyahu pulled no punches. "I haven't decided yet whether to attack. However, I see the commitment of this regime of ayatollahs to develop nuclear bombs that are meant to destroy us, and I won't let that happen." While the decision is ultimately in his hands, Netanyahu clarified the decision making process saying, "In the Israeli democracy . . . it is the political echelon that determines policy. The military echelon implements this policy. I've yet to reach a decision." The prime minister was responding to an Israeli TV reporter who was addressing rumors that the heads of the country's security agencies are opposed to a military strike on Iran. Netanyahu adamantly denied that the rumors had any foundation in fact. However, he did remind the interviewer that when Menachem Begin ordered the 1981 attack on Iran's nuclear reactor, the "security establishment" was opposed to the decision. In a separate meeting with reporters in Tel Aviv, General Benny Gantz indicated that the Israeli Defense Forces were ready to attack if ordered to do so. Earlier he had said that "Iran is continuing with its efforts to achieve nuclear capabilities. This is a severe global and regional problem and we should not ignore it, because Iran is the only country in the world that is developing nuclear weapons while calling to annihilate another country." Mr. Panetta has framed the purpose of his visit as discussing "various contingencies" regarding the Iranian nuclear issue. He said, "The discussions that I hope to have with Israel are going to be more about what is the threat that we're confronting."It appears that Mr. Netanyahu and General Gantz all well aware of what the threat is. It also appears that have a solution to disarm the threat. Mr. Netanyahu will make the decision as to when to implement that solution. General Gantz and his troops are ready to roll when they get the word to go. If the speculation is correct that the US wants Israel to wait, Mr. Panetta's visit may be irrelevant. It will be Mr. Netanyahu who makes the call, not the US. As we have done before, let us continue to pray for special wisdom for the leaders of Israel. Let's pray that they will turn to the Lord to defend them as He has in the past. Let's pray for the peace and safety of Jerusalem, but let's also pray that the physical sons of Abraham will turn to the Lord and become his spiritual sons as well. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 1 Aug 2012 19:31:35 -0800 Full article 1_825available at: middleeastmediagroup.com by Mike Evans GOP presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney will arrive in Israel Sunday to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It will be a reunion of two long-time friends. The prime minister and the Republican candidate first met in 1976. The two men formed a friendship that has transcended time and distance. The conveyance that brought together these two men with dissimilar backgrounds was a new endeavor, Boston Consulting Group. Each had been approached to act as a corporate advisor for the firm. Romney was a recent honors graduate from Harvard with dual degrees in law and business administration; Netanyahu, with an architecture diploma in hand had just enrolled in the Sloan School of Management at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to pursue a masters' degree. Should Romney be elected president in November, he will become Israel's best friend. Why? Relationship! No president of the United States has ever had the relationship potential that these two men have. Obviously, Netanyahu did not have a rapport with Bill Clinton, nor does he with Barack Obama. It has been almost ten years since President Clinton rebuffed Netanyahu during a trip to the U.S. In 1999, Clinton refused to meet with the Israeli leader, and was in many ways instrumental in bringing about the election of Prime Minister Ehud Barak. At the start of the 1999 election campaign in Israel, Clinton sent a very clear message as to what he wanted: he sent the team that had run both of his successful election campaigns to lead Ehud Barak's campaign. This team was James Carville, Stanley Greenberg and Bob Shrum. Carville had been Clinton's campaign manager, and Greenberg had already been involved in the process of figuring ways to win against Netanyahu back in 1998. Rather than remaining neutral in the elections of an ally, Bill Clinton manipulated the outcome. The same lack of relationship has been evident in the current administration. During his first visit to the White House following President Obama's election, the White House denied Netanyahu the red carpet treatment generally afforded to visiting heads of state. He was not honored with a state dinner; the two leaders did not pose for pictures as is customary; and when the Israeli prime minister failed to capitulate to Obama's demands, the president walked out of the meeting with the aside, "Let me know if there is anything new." A second issue is economics. Wars of the twenty-first century are vastly different from those fought in the twentieth century. Conflicts today are waged primarily as economic campaigns. Romney understands economics perhaps better than most, and certainly better than his opponent, President Obama. This is significant to Israel because Netanyahu, former Minister of Finance, and Mr. Romney would speak the same fiscal language. The key to Israel's future is based upon economics and the prime minister's belief that it must become a totally independent economic state. There is also the issue of ethics. Mitt Romney's Mormon background has given him a worldview that embraces moral clarity. Romney believes that US taxpayers should not be required to provide funds to support any country that sanctions jihad and the annihilation of Israel. He backs the security fence, and he believes that Arab states should stop funding terrorists and recognize Israel's right to exist. President Obama is a moral relativist, or one who believes in political correctness, fear of offending others, self-justification, and liberalism. This issue contributes to the great divide that seems to exist between the Israeli prime minister and the US president. Moral relativists sympathize with the murderer and blame the victim; point fingers at the rape victim and make excuses for the rapist; blame the innocent for the attacks that kill and maim while the attackers simply become "freedom fighters." In a culture where wickedness is condoned, the innocent suffer repeatedly. They are victimized by the criminal, the court, and the media. This game is rationalized in order to justify our lack of moral virtue. Humanists have tossed moral clarity out the window while allowing the virus of pragmatism to infect every segment of society. Pragmatism says one cannot know truth; good is measured only by what works successfully; there is no moral compass. The cult of human goodness, of works without faith has created not a Messianic era in the Middle East; it has created a mess. When humanity is confronted with eternity, the response is either rebellion or repentance. We have seen an escalation of rebellion worldwide. Lastly, wars fought in this century are proxy wars. Today it is no longer about superpowers and which has the largest arsenal, but about which has the money, which would be willing to use their arsenals at any cost, and which could best manipulate their puppets to get them to do what they want. A case in point is Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in the West Bank, both Iran proxies. In the Middle East, the US has one pillar—Israel—a pillar of support and strength. Obama seemingly rejected Israel as a viable ally when in a speech in Cairo he labeled Israel as part of the "second major source of tension" in the region. Ben LaBolt, the Romney campaign's press secretary reiterated the candidate's position on Israel, "Governor Romney has said he would do the opposite of what President Obama has done in our relations with Israel." It would be a breath of fresh air to have a president who stood firmly with the state of Israel, on the side of moral clarity. One who upholds Israel's right to her homeland—all of it—and who will work alongside Prime Minister Netanyahu to provide security for the Jewish people. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate,The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 04:29:51 -0800 Full article 1_822available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Barak addressed the graduating class of the National Defense College yesterday. Together they described the major issues the Israelis must address in order to protect their country. They described the challenge as complex, complicated, and costly. Netanyahu described the oxymoron of defending a small country, saying that "Ultimately, true defense is the ability to attack and deter the enemy." Those who would debate this matter may want to consider the fates of countries like Poland, Belgium, and Hungary, who, when invaded, were in no position to repel their enemies. The clear understanding that Israel is prepared to "attack and deter" if necessary to protect their homeland, assuredly causes their enemies to take pause before turning their threats into action. Netanyahu itemized the five major threats that these men and women will have to face in the defense of Israel: a nuclear Iran, cyber warfare, the infiltration of Israel's borders by terrorists, the growing arsenal of weapons in the region surrounding Israel, and the missiles and rockets currently being fired into the country from outside its borders. He clearly described the chemical weapons in Syria as a more pressing issue than the Iranian nuclear program. Regarding the less commonly spoken of cyber warfare, Netanyahu announced that Israel had achieved his goal of being one of the world's top five cyber superpowers. He warned that developed countries need to become much more aware of their vulnerability to cyber-attacks as they become more and more reliant on computerization. The Prime Minister was not decrying that the nation is unprepared, but rather, he was assuring the graduates that Israel is well equipped and well prepared. He was encouraging the new officers to be the same. Defense Minister Barak told them that "Israel finds itself dealing with some of the most complex and complicated challenges that have ever facedour political and military leadership." He warned that "We may have to make difficult, crucial decisions concerning Israel's national security." Barack focused primarily on the Iran nuclear threat, the Syrian chemical weapons, and terrorism in general. He said that "It is clear to me that, without a doubt, dealing with the threat itself (Iranian nuclear capability) will be far more complicated, far more dangerous, and far more costly in terms of both resources and human life." He called for the entire world to unite with a purpose to quickly put an end to the Iranian nuclear program. As for Syria, he said "Israel will not accept the transfer of advanced weapons systems from Syria to Hezbollah." Reminding everyone that the US is still Israel's best ally, Barak also said that when push comes to shove, Israel must, and will, stand on its own. This may be a formidable task. However, as he told the graduating class, "At the end of the day . . . the government of Israel - and it alone - holds the ultimate responsibility over the decisions that affect the security and future of the State of Israel." But Israel does not have to be alone. We have at our disposal a resource more powerful than any enemy can develop against Israel or that Israel could develop to defend itself. We have the power of prayer. Sometimes we forget that we speak directly to the Creator of the entire universe. Sometime we forget that there is no other god as great as Jehovah. Sometimes we forget about His great love for Israel. Let's not forget. Let's cover Israel with prayer. There is no greater defense for Israel than us being on the offense for them in prayer. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sun, 29 Jul 2012 03:22:15 -0800 Full article 1_824available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Republican Representative, Michele Bachmann, and four other congressmen recently expressed their concern that the Muslim Brotherhood might be infiltrating the State Department. The liberal media and her own party leaders came down on her so hard that the Democrats didn't need to say a word. If for no other reason, the presence of Huma Abedin working in the department as a high-ranking aide to Secretary Clinton should be a concern. Ms. Abedin, aka Mrs. Anthony Weiner, is the daughter of parents with very close ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. What is she doing in the State Department? The question needs to be asked. We've come a long way from World War II when we certainly would not have allowed Japanese people to hold sensitive government positions. Have we become so oblivious to what is going on in the world that we don't understand that the Muslim Brotherhood is a very real threat to our country and our freedom? Not "may become" or "could be" - "is." Here's a quick history lesson. The Brotherhood was established in Egypt in 1928 by a devotee of Adolf Hitler. It was outlawed by Egypt after a failed assassination of President Nasser, but it has made a resurgence that has been so successful that one of its members is the new President of Egypt. The leader of the Brotherhood said recently, "Arab and Muslim regimes are betraying their people by failing to confront the Muslims' real enemies - not only Israel, but the United States. Wagingjihadagainst both of these infidels is a commandment of Allah that cannot be disregarded." We ought to take that statement very seriously. But the current administration doesn't appear to. Here is a partial chronology of incidents the demonstrate how the administration has been cozying up to the Muslim Brotherhood. 2009: The Brotherhood's spiritual leader — Sheikh Yusuf Qaradawi — writes an open letter to Obama justifying terrorism as a direct response to U.S. foreign policy. President Obama delivers his infamous apology to Muslims in Egypt. Although he officially invited banned Brotherhood leaders to attend, he snubbed President Mubarak and the nation of Israel during the trip. Obama appoints a Brotherhood-tied Islamist — Rashad Hussain — as U.S. envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference, which supports the Brotherhood. 2010: State Department lifts visa ban on Tariq Ramadan, suspected terrorist and Egyptian-born grandson of Brotherhood founder Hassan al-Banna. Hussain meets with Ramadan at an American-sponsored conference attended by U.S. and Brotherhood officials. Hussain meets with the Brotherhood's grand mufti in Egypt. Obama meets one-on-one with Egypt's foreign minister, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, who later remarks on Nile TV: "The American president told me in confidence that he is a Muslim." 2011: Riots organized by the Brotherhood erupt in Cairo. The White House fails to back longtime ally Mubarak, who flees Cairo. White House sends Intelligence Czar James Clapper to Capitol Hill to testify that the group is moderate and "largely secular." Qaradawi, exiled from Egypt for 30 years, is given a hero's welcome in Tahrir Square, where he raises the banner ofjihad. William Taylor — Hilary Clinton's special coordinator for Middle East transitions, and a longtime associate of Brotherhood apologists —gives Brotherhood and other Egyptian Islamists special training to prepare for the post-Mubarak elections. The Brotherhood wins control of Egyptian parliament, vowing to tear up Egypt's peace treaty with Israel and reestablishes ties with Hamas and Hezbollah. Obama gives Mideast speech demanding Israel relinquish land to Palestinians, while still refusing to visit Israel. The State Department formalizes ties with Egypt's Brotherhood, letting diplomats deal directly with Brotherhood party officials in Cairo. 2012: April: The administration quietly releases $1.5 billion in foreign aid to the new Egyptian regime. June: Morsi wins presidency amid widespread reports of electoral fraud and voter intimidation by gun-toting Brotherhood thugs — including blockades of entire streets to prevent Christians from going to the polls. The Obama administration turns a blind eye and immediately recognizes Morsi as victor. June: In a victory speech, Morsi vows to instate Sharia law, turning Egypt into an Islamic theocracy. June: State grants visa to an identified Egyptian terrorist so that he can accept an invitation from the White House to meet with Obama's deputy national security adviser, who listens to their demands for the release of the Blind Sheik. July: Obama invites Morsi to visit the White House this September. And that's just the highlight reel. Rep. Bachmann's concern is about infiltration, not about impending war. It's about potential security breaches, not political rhetoric or threats. Americans have a hard time dealing with subtleties (not that "Kill the infidel Americans" is subtle). That makes us vulnerable. Our government's current predisposition to making nice, holding hands, and singingKumbayahwith those who seek to destroy us, while still trying to portray itself as Israel's best friend, is a mistake of epic proportions. Pray earnestly. Pray continually. And live a holy life, seeking first His righteousness, so that you will be blessed and your prayers will be heard. God bless you. God bless Michele Bachmann. And God bless America. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option,Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 27 Jul 2012 22:29:23 -0800 Full article 1_823available at: middleeastmediagroup.com This is the first of a series of stories that we will publish honoring Jewish Olympic athletes, past and present, during the 2012 London Olympic Games. Jason Lezak is not a household name as far as athletes go. You may think you have never heard of him before, but if you have watched the summer games of the current millennium, you have probably seen him. If you missed them, it is still likely that you have seen him in the highlight reels from the 2008 games, because he was, perhapsthehighlight of the games, or at least at the aquatic center. Jason is a Jewish swimmer who was born and raised in California. He is a four-time Olympic Gold medalist - and you don't know who he is. By the way, he has also won two bronze medals and a silver medal. That's seven Olympic medals from 2000, 2004, and 2008, and he is on the US team again for the London Games - and youstilldon't know who he is. Jason's portrait hangs over Michael Phelps' fireplace, or at least it should, because Jason did the impossible to get Michael his record eighth gold medal in a single Olympics. Michael had already won seven gold medals at Beijing, but needed one more win to break Mark Spitz' record of seven. The only event left for Michael to win left him dependent on three other teammates. It was the men's 4 x 100 medley relay. Michael swam first; Jason had the anchor leg. He was paired against Alain Bernard, then the world record holder in the 100 meter freestyle. The French team had given Bernard a full body-length lead going into the final 100 meters, the freestyle portion of the event. With 25 meters to go, the margin was half a body-length, but Jason turned in the fastest 100 meter split in history to win the gold for the US - the eighth for Phelps - and set a new world record in the 4 x 100, besting the French team by 0.08 of a second! You can see Jason compete in London where he will once again be a member of the 4 x 100 relay team. In other venues, he has won five world championships and seven US championships. In 2009 he did something really special. He chose not to compete in the World Aquatic Championships so that he could swim at the Maccabiah Games. During those games in Israel he won gold medals in the 50 and the 100 meter freestyle and the 4 x 100 freestyle and medley relays. But if you were to ask him what his greatest moment was at those games, it wouldn't be any of his medals. It would be having the honor of lighting the Maccabiah torch at the Opening Ceremonies. Jason has been described as humble, but passionate in his will to succeed. The captain of the 2008 US Olympic Swim Team, he is a motivational and inspirational speaker. He is, in fact, one of the most requested Olympiad speakers today. And now you know Jason Lezak, Jewish Olympic champion. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate,The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 27 Jul 2012 22:13:45 -0800 Full article 1_821available at: middleeastmediagroup.com While the 2012 Olympic Games in London are just a few days away, many people are wondering why the IOC cannot set aside one minute in it's 17 day, 408 hour, 24,480 minute schedule for a moment of silent tribute to the 11 Olympic Israeli athletes killed by terrorists at the Munich Games in 1972. After all, the victims of that massacre were athletes - - OLYMPIC athletes. They were not there to promote any religious or political agenda - - they were there in the spirit of competition to compete with other athletes, regardless of what those other athletes' religion or political beliefs were. They weren't trying to make a statement. And, the only statement that a moment of silence would make is that on the 40th Anniversary of what happened in Munich it is time that the Olympic community pay its respect to those fallen comrades who gave their all to be a part of that which is supposed to be above politics and above reproach. `There are a number of people who feel that the minute of silence is in order. That's 90,000 people, to be exact. At least that's the number who have signed a Petition requesting that the IOC re-consider its position. To date, it appears that the organization is succumbing to the desires and wishes of those of its members who may very well have a political/religious agenda of their own. If you would like to join the ranks of those who believe that one minutes is not too much to ask to honor eleven fallen athletes, log into Facebook, then CLICK HERE to sign the petition as well. As difficult as it was for the rest of the world, that day forty years ago was even harder on family members. As we remember that event, we all can take comfort in Lamentations 3:20-23, "I will remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." More than just a moment of silence, we can actually honor those individuals by praying. By praying that their families continue to be blessed with the peace that passeth understanding. And, per Ps. 122:6, by praying for the peace of Jerusalem! To read more go here. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 23 Jul 2012 21:56:42 -0800 Full article 1_820available at: middleeastmediagroup.com By Mike Evans Tuvalu. It sounds faintly like a new sushi roll. It is, unfortunately, not that innocuous. Tuvalu is anine-island nation in the Polynesian chain that sits midway between the Hawaiian Islands and Australia. It is a Parliamentary Democracy with a British-appointed governor general and Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state. It sounds too small and idealistic to be involved in world politics—but it is. The tiny country has been courted and enlisted by Iran in an effort to circumvent the sanctions levied against the Muslim nation. The BBC has reported that 15 of Iran's 39 petroleum tankers are now flying the Tuvalu flag. At last report two of those ships had been dispatched to Ain Sukhna on the Egyptian bank of the Suez Canal. As many as ten Iranian tankers now also sport the Tanzanian flag. The charge against Tanzania was levied by Howard Berman, a member of the US House Committee on Foreign Affairs. He has informed President Jakaya Kikwete that the tankers in question were owned by the National Iranian Tanker Company, and that Tanzania stands to face sanctions if the allegations prove to be true. Using Tuvalu is not a new move for the Iranians. In order to avoid the sanctions affecting the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines, Iran's leaders have registered its fleet of tankers in Malta, Cyprus, and Hong Kong. Once discovered, those avenues were blocked. Now they are looking for other countries willing to risk the wrath of the US and EU. Washington has little, if any, clout with Tuvalu. A 1988 treaty on fisheries contributes to Tuvalu's revenue, but not significantly. It is thought by some that the decision to aid the Iranians may be a retaliatory move against those countries that have done little or nothing to curb global warming. The resulting rising seas generate fear that these island nations will be swamped. One might wonder where the International Maritime Organization is in all of this game of hide- and-seek. It is charged with keeping a registry of every vessel, its serial number, and its country of registration. The identification numbers do not—or should not—change even if the flag flying on the ship's bridge does. Transponders are required on every tanker to keep track of its location—a basic safety measure. It should surprise no one that the largest maritime database worldwide, IHS Fair play, reported that the Iranians have deactivated transponders in recent weeks. This presents a dual problem: the issue of tracking tankers carrying oil to countries not upholding the sanctions against Iran; and, not being able to track tankers that might be loaded with nuclear-armed missiles. According to law Professor Bill Hodge at Auckland University in New Zealand, agreeing to help Iran avoid sanctions could place tiny Tuvalu in deep trouble depending on which maritime laws and conventions it has signed. He notes that "international standards of worker protection, seamen's protection, [and] international protection of the environment, what if there's a discharge, accidental discharge, a leakage, what if they hit a rock somewhere in the Persian Gulf or the Gulf of Mexico...Is Tuvalu…answerable if there's a breach by the people running the ships?" Iran's regime is running scared. The pinch in the pocketbook has sent its leaders to a poor, tiny island nation in the middle of nowhere. Desperation has set in—a sure sign that the effects of the sanctions are being felt. Tuvalu's parliament may feel that the country is taking no gamble whether or not the sanctions imposed against Iran succeed or fail. It is, however, a member of the United Nations, and as such, has a responsibility to its other constituents. Perhaps, Tuvalu's leaders should consider how allowing Iran to develop nuclear weapons, paid for by its oil revenue, would affect the entire world—them included. Sat, 21 Jul 2012 03:38:06 -0800 Full article 1_818available at: middleeastmediagroup.com By Michael D. EvansIn 2006 Steven Harper was sworn in as prime minister of the nation of Canada. He placed his hand upon his personal copy of the Bible and became the nation's 22nd leader. After winning the office with an outright majority, his popularity puzzles the liberal media. Why? Harper is an unabashed, hand-clapping, arm-waving evangelical—a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church…a born-again Christian. Yet he heads what is perhaps the most liberal democracy in all of North America—a nation where only about 10 percent of the populace professes to be evangelical. A nation that has embraced a free market policy regulated by its government and has accepted issues such as same-sex unions and abortion. The explanation is simple: Harper has set a course towards less government, lower taxes to drive growth, and fewer regulations. He has vowed to balance Canada's budget within the next three years. Canada's Globe and Mail newspaper called this task "a feat virtually unequalled in the developed world." Perhaps the greatest puzzlement to liberals is Harper's bold stance which has earned Canada the title of "the World's Most Pro-Israel Country." Journalists are somewhat baffled as to what drives the prime minister's pro-Israel agenda. After all, Canada's Jews total approximately 315,000, less than 1 percent of the nation's total population of 34 million. Its Muslim community is projected by the Pew Research Center to reach over two million within the next twenty years. The general consensus is that Prime Minister Harper has personal principles that drive his pro-Israel stance. He held that view well before his election when being a friend and ally of Israel would have been of no political benefit to him. And miracle of miracles, Harper has revolutionized the policy of the Canadian government with a minimum of resistance. The prime minister, like many Christian Zionists before him, sees Israel as a stronghold of democracy afloat on a sea of enmity and hatred, surrounded by the sharks of fanatical Islamic terrorism waiting to attack. One of his first acts in office was to strip Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian Authority of funding. Harper decries what he can clearly see as a burgeoning wave of Jew-hatred worldwide. Canada unfailingly casts pro-Israel votes in the anti-Semitic UN General Assembly. His pro-Israel stance, he believes, has cost Canada a spot on the UN Security Council. In response, he said, "Whether it is at the United Nations or any other international forum, the easy thing to do is simply to just get along and go along with this anti-Israeli rhetoric. As long as I am prime minister, whether it is at the UN or the [International Organization of the Francophonie(French-speaking nations)] or anywhere else, Canada will take a stand whatever the cost." During the G8 meeting in 2011, the prime minister declined to add his signature to a call for Israel to return to its 1967 borders, a move which was robustly endorsed by President Barack Obama. Harper stood his ground until that verbiage was deleted from the document. What a delight to see a man with principles…and who doesn't cave in under pressure! When the Palestinians pressed for recognition as a nation, Canada's representative was one of only fourteen leaders who opposed the move. Prime Minister Steven Harper believes one of God's absolute declarations: "I will bless those who bless you and curse him who curses you." We need not look far to determine why the nation to our north is being blessed by God. Its leader is a devoted servant of God with a strong ethical underpinning based on the Word of God. Any leader who takes such a decided stance needs and deserves the prayers of his constituents. Sat, 21 Jul 2012 03:16:45 -0800 Full article 1_817available at: middleeastmediagroup.com By Mike Evans Muslim Brotherhood candidate, Mohamed Morsi, has been declared the winner of the Egyptian election. He will ascend to the presidency on June 30. Despite his victory, he will assume leadership of a deeply fragmented country. Fear that Morsi will be so indebted to his political party he will enact strict Shari'ah law and thus tightly control the freedom of the individual abounds among the various factions. Shortly after the announcement of Morsi's victory, an Islamic cleric stated, "Our capital shall be Jerusalem, Allah willing." The Muslim Brotherhood is the oldest and largest twentieth-century terror organization. Founded in 1928 by educator and imam, Hassan al-Banna, it began as a small group in Egypt. Its motto: "Allah is our objective. The Prophet is our leader. Qur'an is our law. Jihad is our way." By 1936 the group had inducted only 800 members but that changed dramatically in the late 1930s. Over 200,000 joined the alliance and branches were formed in every province in Egypt. By 1939 it had become decidedly political in nature. It began to focus on military instruction and to engage in terrorist activities aimed at Egypt's Coptic Christians and political figures. Al-Banna was a devoted follower of Adolf Hitler. He could relate to the Fuehrer's anti-Semitism, his predilection for brutality, and his determination to bring Britain to her knees. In 1942 Al-Banna established local Brotherhood divisions in Palestine and Transjordan. His love for all things Hitler transformed into both overt and covert operations.The Brotherhood effectively closed the door for Jewish immigration into the safety of Palestine. Riots in the British protectorate, under the leadership of the extremely bigoted Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, caused the British to kowtow to Brotherhood demands that all avenues of escape from Europe to Palestine be sealed. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill denounced the move: "We are now asked to submit…to an agitation which is fed with foreign money and ceaselessly inflamed by Nazi… propaganda." The Muslim Brotherhood converted the rabid anti-Semitism of the Nazis into an equally zealous Muslim version. Mein Kampfwas translated into Arabic and marketed asMy Jihad. Other Nazi propaganda against the Jews, including Der Sturmer(The Attacker) hate-filled caricatures, was modified to depict Jews as fiendish enemies of Allah.A popular song heard in the streets of many Middle Eastern countries during the war was, "Allah in heaven, Hitler on earth." Lest he show any reluctance in cracking down on the Jews in his country, Egypt's leader Abdel Nasser was informed that if he failed to oppress its Jewish population, Egyptian cotton would be banned in Germany. When Nasser complied, Egyptian goods became Germany's second largest import. Nasser remained a Nazi sympathizer for the remainder of his life. The objective of the Brotherhood now is essentially the same as it was in Hitler's day--sedition. While it openly dabbles in acceptable pursuits, underground it builds a subversive system of terror cells to steal arms, train dissidents, develop teams to target government figures, infiltrate armed forces and security services, and await the order to implement its strategy.The organization spread its tentacles into the PLO and Hamas, played an early part in the establishment of the Ba'ath Party in both Iraq and Syria,and taught Osama bin Laden. Al Qaeda has embraced the Brotherhood doctrine. The Muslim Brotherhood is not an instrument for democratic change. In the opinion of Hassan al-Banna, the two—democracy and Islam—are an adulterous relationship and those who participate are faithless and disloyal betrayers of Islam.More recent Islamic scholars have speculated that government, including purported democracies, must be secondary to the acknowledgment of Allah as sovereign ruler. They have determined that since the religionists make laws, there is no need for governmental bodies. Perhaps the most truthful declaration regarding Islam and democracy comes from Abu Bakar Bashir, head of the Indonesian Mujahedeen Council. He launched a verbal attack on the West and democratic ideals: "It is not democracy that we want, but Allah-cracy."It is quite clear that adopting the symbols of Western democracy does not make a country democratic. The inherent fear woven through the news reports emerging from Egypt was that the Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt's most organized political party, would simply bide its time, wait for the opportunity to assume control of the country, and enact Shari'ah law.Terrorists, it seems, have the ability to patiently wait for the right moment to strike. Like the trapdoor spider with its underground lair and powerful jaws, the terrorists spin a web and then wait for the victim to wander into the snare. In Cairo there are essentially two groups: seekers of democracy and terrorists. During the revolution both were joined in an effort to rid the country of President Hosni Mubarak and his government. They may, however, be divided by a stronger and more deadly line of demarcation: believers in democracy and perpetrators of jihad. The Brotherhood's most famous slogan is: "Islam is the solution." For Israel, peace has now become even more elusive. Hosni Mubarak has been sentenced to life in prison—and his life hangs by a thread. Morsi's new government could provide stability, or it could simply be the lull before a coming storm of fanatical Islam. It could be the bridge from Mubarak to madness and mayhem. Whatever the outcome, Israel will likely remain in limbo—not one of its own making, but one created by the hatred and volatility of fanatical Islamists. Israel would be the victor only if a democratic government actually takes hold and honors the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. Given that radical Muslim Brotherhood cleric Yusuf al-Qaradawi encouraged the Egyptian people to: "Go out and conquer Al Aqsa,"Israel's leaders have reason to be cautious about Morsi's presidency. Under Muslim Brotherhood leadership there will be little, if any, hope of detente between the two nations. ***** Dr. Mike Evans is a New York Times bestselling author. His book, The Revolution, contains extensive information regarding the Muslim Brotherhood, its involvement in the Middle East, and its incursion into the United States. His latest book is Seven Days, a new fiction book with the riveting story of an Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. It was released July 15. For information, visit www.SevenDaysByMikeEvans.com. . Sat, 21 Jul 2012 02:42:12 -0800 Full article 1_819available at: middleeastmediagroup.com By Mike Evans In the midst of the debacle building in Syria, Iranian "security" forces continue to pour into the country. For months Bashar al-Assad has sanctioned attacks against his countrymen in an effort to stay in power. While the Western world has taken a "watch and wait" stance, Iran has not. Its leaders consider Syria a significant frontline in their battle for Middle East supremacy. Assad's tactics apparently include using Iranian commandos armed with Hezbollah weapons to carry out his brutal tyranny. Esmail Ghani, Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps deputy commander was not shy about admitting that some troops from the Qods Force are active in Syria. He is the highest-level Iranian military bureaucrat to make such an admission. Ghani did what no other IRGC-OF commander has done before: he corroborated information from the Syrian opposition and from Western informants that the elite Iranian unit had boots on the ground in Syria. Both Iranian and Hezbollah soldiers have been apprehended in the main centers of conflict and in areas of violent retaliatory strikes against the Free Syrian Army and the civilian populace. Assad's opposition has released information from interrogations of prisoners that substantiate Iran's involvement in the conflict. The information gathered also supports the belief that Iran has been involved in Syrian politics since the dawn of the uprising in that country. The assistance first took the form of advice and assistance in the field. This escalated to support from the IRGC-QF operating openly with the aid of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Over the months of ongoing conflict, the aid accelerated to military, consulting, and resources pooled to support the joint operation. US State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland delivered a statement to the press on May 29, 2012, in which she indicated Iran's direct involvement in the horrific Houla massacre. One hundred eight (108) people were killed--including 34 women and 49 children. Eyewitness accounts point to Shabiha forces—thugs loyal to Assad—as the assailants. Nuland also denoted further intelligence that compared the attacks on the citizens of Houla to the same methods used by the feared Iranian Basij, the volunteer branch of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Qods Force. It stands to reason that Iran would send representatives of that ruthless and violent wing to train Assad's volunteer forces. The powers that be in Tehran seem intent on keeping Assad in power at any cost. ******** Dr. Mike Evans is a New York Times bestselling author. His book, The Revolution, contains extensive information regarding the Muslim Brotherhood, its involvement in the Middle East, and its incursion into the United States. His latest book is Seven Days, a new fiction book with the riveting story of an Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. It was released July 15. For information, visit www.SevenDaysByMikeEvans.com. Sat, 21 Jul 2012 02:20:39 -0800 Full article 1_816available at: middleeastmediagroup.com by Mike Evans President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has apparently agreed to increase Iran's interest rate to 21 percent causing the populace of his country to become increasingly worried about the economy and the toll on future income. It appears that the sanctions imposed by world leaders are having an effect—although Ahmadinejad denies the squeeze. According to various sources, the impact of the sanctions is supposed to bring Iran's oil industry to its knees. Not so! Countries such as Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Italy, South Korea, Spain, Greece, Turkey, and South Africa have remained aloof and refused to join the United States and European Union in banning the import of Iranian crude. These countries represent a petroleum import ratio of anywhere from 10 percent to 100 percent. The pinch, however, is being felt in the area of foreign currency sales. According to the Iran news agency in Tehran, Ahmadinejad has upped interest rates on bank deposits to "up to 21 percent." Iranians have been instructed to buy dollars only when traveling. Hoarding of U.S. currency had become de rigueur in aristocratic circles in the country. It was the currency to covet, but no longer. Now it will be at a premium, and will require government permission to purchase dollars. Ahmadinejad has acknowledged—albeit subtly—that the sanctions have seriously worsened the value of the Iranian rial. One anonymous Iranian politician depicted the current economy as the worst since the Iran/Iraq war. Raising the interest rates in Iran resembles the tactics of the Jimmy Carter administration to curb run-away inflation. Under his governance, the Federal Reserve continued to raise interest rates to double digits. It was great for job creation, but prices were so high the newly-hired could not afford to purchase goods and services. The result was what came to be known as "stagflation." The countries that joined forces to impose sanctions on Iran did so in hopes of restricting the amount of currency available to purchase the materials and expertise needed to continue its nuclear pursuits. The weaker rial triggered a run on gold and foreign currency and further exacerbated the problem as Iranians withdrew savings in order to make their purchases. Iran's economy has been further destabilized. People such as students, medical patients, and business owners seeking to purchase dollars or other foreign currencies will be forced to prove need before a supply is made available. Raising the interest rate is a risky move on Ahmadinejad's part as inflation continues to rise despite the increase. It puts his leadership position in the upcoming March elections at risk in a parliament already critical of the despotic president. The sanctions, far from causing the Iranians to rethink their resolute rush to gain nuclear weapons, have resulted only in a more defiant attitude, and have been labeled "ineffective." That would, of course, be more effective were China and India to join the list of countries imposing restrictions on Iran. If the Iranian people grow tired of Ahmadinejad's machinations, could we see a repeat of the tactics used to overthrow the Shah of Iran? A weapon used by the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini when he engineered the overthrow of the Shah was oil-related strikes. He took full advantage of the freedom to use the media for his purposes. The Ayatollah began to urge the workers in Iran - from oil workers to garbage haulers - to go on strike. Students were encouraged to riot in support of the working class. The strikes proved to be very efficient at creating dissention. The strikes spread from the Tehran oil refinery to the oil refineries at Isfahan, Abadan, Tabriz, and Sharaz. In one week, oil production fell by three million barrels. Should the Iranian people again employ that strategy against their government, blood will flow in the streets of the villages, towns, and cities of that country. When the people revolted following Ahmadinejad's re-election in 2009, President Barack Obama did nothing to help them defend themselves against reprisals. They would, I imagine, be very reluctant to try a second time unless the US rallies behind them and the Western press is supportive. If that does not happen, then there is little chance of revolution in Iran. Following the taking of the US embassy in Tehran, President Carter tried to use sanctions to gain an advantage, all to no avail. The Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini was as strong-minded in his determination not to give up the hostages as Ahmadinejad is in his unwavering resolve to secure a nuclear advantage. The fact that oil prices are rising in the West only serves to strengthen his decision to thumb his nose at the sanctioning countries. ******* Dr. Mike Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author. His newest book, The Protocols, addresses the role of anti-Semitism in the peace process. It was officially launched at the Menachem Begin Heritage Center. Sat, 21 Jul 2012 00:36:40 -0800 Full article 1_815available at: middleeastmediagroup.com by: Mike Evans Christian Zionism appears to be a new phenomenon in Israel, but in reality, it played a key role in the rebirth of the State of Israel. In 1844 a Christian Zionist and professor of Hebrew at New York University named GeorgeBush (a distant relative of our 41st and 43rd presidents) wrotea book called The Valley of Vision; or the Dry Bones of IsraelRevived.This amazing book is based on Professor Bush's study of theprophecies of Ezekiel 37. Morethan fifty years before TheodorHerzl convened the first World Zionist Congress and called forthe rebirth of Israel, and more than one hundred years before Israel wasreborn, George Bush wrote, based on his study of Scripture, thatthe prophetic Word of God would be fulfilled! He described it as: "A final recall of the Jewish race from theirprolonged dispersion among the nations, and their reinstatementin the land of their covenanted heritage.... The announcementsbear nothing more unequivocally on their face, than that thisreestablishment in the land of Canaan shall be final andpermanent." Thirty-four years later, in 1878, another bestselling book was written on the restoration of Israel. It was entitled Jesus is Coming Soonby William Blackstone. It sold more than a million copies and was more scripture than commentary. It listed hundreds of biblical passages on why Israel would be restored. It was translated into forty-eight languages, including Hebrew. At that time, only twenty percent of the 2.5 million Jews living in the United States belonged to any type of Zionist organization. Blackstone ultimately wrote a declaration and went on to present a memorial entitled "Palestine for the Jews." It became known as the Blackstone Memorial. He gathered 413 signatures of prominent Americans—mayors of Chicago, Baltimore, New York City, and Philadelphia, John D. Rockefeller, J. P. Morgan, William McKinley (who would become the 25thpresident), Cyrus McCormick, publishers of several major newspapers including the New York Times, Supreme Court Justice Melville Fuller, and Speaker of the House T. B. Reed. Blackstone presented his memorial to President Benjamin Harrison and every president through President Harry Truman. It called for a conference to discuss the possibilities of a Jewish homeland. Blackstone's memorial was written five years before the father of modern-day Zionism, Theodor Herzl, published his book, The Jewish State and founded the Jewish Zionist Movement. When Blackstone discovered that Herzl's book was practical, not political or prophetic, he marked all the prophecies of the Old Testament concerning Israel's rebirth in a Bible and sent it to Herzl. Blackstone informed Herzl that his proposal to have a Jewish state in Argentina, Uganda or another country was unacceptable; it had to be in the promised land of Palestine with Jerusalem as its capital. Blackstone so greatly influenced Herzl that the Bible containing those prophecies is displayed at Herzl's tomb in Israel. As shocking as it may seem, the vast majority of Zionists today are not Jewish. The Christian Zionist movement globally numbers in the millions. The conspiracy theorists who have blamed the Jewish lobby in the United States for its pro-Israel foreign policy are delusional. The truth is that the Jewish population in the U.S. is not any larger than the Muslim population. ******** Dr. Mike Evans is the author of The Candidate , a new fiction book to be released on March 15 at the Menachem Begin Heritage Center in Jerusalem.Mike Evans Fri, 20 Jul 2012 23:28:54 -0800 Full article 1_814available at: middleeastmediagroup.com While many nations of the world have come to realize the importance of religious tolerance, it is obvious that the ruler of Iran has taken a step beyond religious intolerance - - he is now exhibiting religious denial! In an article that appeared in Worthy Christian News, Joseph DeCaro reports the Iranian leader's claim, as seen in the clip below: Tehran, Iran (Worthy News)- In his opening speech at an Islamic conference in Tehran Tuesday, the President of Iran said that God didn't create Judaism, or Christianity. It is unclear whether this is a prime example of foolhardiness, arrogance, or both! Either way, the Bible addresses both aspects. Both Psalms and Proverbs deal with the "fool" part: Ps. 14:1 - "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good." Ps. 74:18 - "Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O LORD, and that the foolish people have blasphemed thy name." Prov. 1:7 - "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction." Prov. 12:9 - "Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools." Isaiah has a few things to say about the arrogant: Is. 2:11 - "The eyes of the arrogant man will be humbled and the pride of men brought low, the LORD alone will be exalted in that day." Is. 2:12 - "The LORD Almighty has a day in store for all the proud and lofty, for all that is exalted and they will be humbled." Is. 13:11 - "I will punish the world for its evil, the wicked for their sins. I will put an end to the arrogance of the haughty and will humble the pride of the ruthless." While these words of scripture may have pertained during other historic periods, it certainly seems as though the words were specifically written for today! There is one verse of scripture in Psalms that is definitely for all eras, and that is Ps. 122:6 - - Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! As we see world leaders who not only have no respect for Jehovah but actually deny Him, it is obvious that, more than ever, we need to be on bended knee in accordance with the directive to pray for the peace of Jerusalem! To read the Worthy Christian News article in its entirety, go here. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate,The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 20 Jul 2012 02:12:26 -0800 Full article 1_813available at: middleeastmediagroup.com "When I meet with their president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iran's top leaders told me that the reason Zionist Jews live to be 82 in Israel and Iran's Persians die at 62 is because of rats. They said that the Jews inject the rats with poison, and send them to Iran where they infect all the crops in their fields. As I was introduced to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, they told him what they had told me: "It's scientific. We have researched it." I smiled and said, "That's a great joke, because the gulf is 200 miles wide. I suppose now you'll tell me that they also teach the rats how to swim 200 miles!"" Mike Evans While Iran is trying to deal with its rodent infestation, Israel has now allegedly been sending droughts to southern Iran. Iranian Vice President, Hassan Mousavi, is "suspicious about the drought in the southern part of the country," according to the Fars News Agency. Recently, the south has been hit by sand storms so large that they covered entire cities. Mousavi, who was introducing the country's new chief meteorologist on July 16th, claimed that the cause of the drought and sand storms is part of the "soft war" being waged on Iran by Israel. Mousavi said that because "This level of drought is not normal," it must be part of the "world arrogance and colonists influencing Iran's climate conditions using technology." He said that it is "completely evident" that the drought is a result of the soft war tactics of Israel and its allies. It's not clear whether it is evident because of the application of scientific method and deductive reasoning, or whether it is because President Ahmadinejad said so. It was just a year ago that Ahmadinejad claimed that "European countries are using special equipment" to bring drought to Iran by causing it to rain on their countries, leaving no rain for Iran. It is remarkable to consider how many absurd accusations have been leveled at the national of Israel over the years. Is it possible that the calamities that befall Israel's God-denying enemies might not be Israel's fault? **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option,Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 05:05:42 -0800 Full article 1_812available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Egyptian television recently broadcasted a video the beheading of a young Tunisian man who had forsaken Islam to embrace Christianity. It was not a swift execution. It was two minutes of unimaginable torture and pain for the young man who was held down by masked men. One of the men brandished a knife and slowly severed the young man's head as his executioners continually cried "Allahu Akbar." Commenting in light of the Muslim Brotherhood candidate having been elected as the new leader of Egypt, the "Egypt Today" anchormanasked, "Is this what we want here? How will these people govern?" The fact is that this is not an isolated incident. A Nigerian human rights activist pointed out that the problem is worse than the average Christian understands. He put it into perspective, stating that more Christians have been killed by Islamists in Afghanistan that NATO troops there. While so many western Christians are completely oblivious to the rapidly increasing Islamic threat, Christians and Jews are being terrorized and tortured in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The world domination that radical Islam seeks is one where not a single "infidel" exists. We need to understand that this is a satanic, anti-God movement that calls itself a religion. The combination of political correctness, tolerance and acceptance is permitting the spread of this sinister, anti-God movement. On the one hand, Muslims are spreading throughout all countries of the world, being assimilated into every part of the political, economic, and social culture. We are beginning to see governments, especially around the Mediterranean, being replaced by Muslim regimes hoping to establish Sharia law as the replacement for every type of government from dictatorship to democracy. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate,The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 04:42:38 -0800 Full article 1_809available at: middleeastmediagroup.com by Mike Evans On February 26, 1993, the first wave of jihad terrorists hit the World Trade Center in New York City. A truck bomb parked in an underground lot was supposed to topple the towers and kill as many as 250,000 in the complex. This plot had been planned and organized by Egyptian Sheikh Omar Abdel Rahman who said, "The obligation of Allah is upon us to wage jihad for the sake of Allah. . . . We have to thoroughly demoralize the enemies of Allah by blowing up their towers that constitute the pillars of their civilization . . . the high buildings of which they are so proud." In my first book, Israel, America's Key to Survival in 1980, I began warning of the possibility of a terror attack. I was told by the former head of Israeli intelligence, Isser Harel, on September 23rd of that year that the United States had the power to stop Islamic terror but not the will. He also opined that the first attack would be in New York City and on its tallest building. The Jerusalem post published an article on that interview on September 30, 2001 (reproduced here). Rahman, who had been involved in the assassination of President Anwar Sadat in Cairo, fled to America in 1990 and was free to set up his terrorist shop in New Jersey. The New York police eventually found 47 boxes of Rahman's terrorist literature. In a tremendous paroxysm of moral relativism, the boxes were marked, "Irrelevant religious stuff." Law enforcement totally missed the very reason for the attacks and failed to connect them to the worldwide movement that had fueled it. They saw Muslim Brother Sheikh Rahman's organization as a fanatic splinter group. The blind cleric was apprehended and in 1996 was sentenced to life in prison for seditious conspiracy. On the day of the attack, my dear friend Yigal Carmon flew to Washington, DC early in the morning to warn the Pentagon that radical Islamists were planning an attack on New York City, and that the threat was imminent. Yigal was head of security in Israel under Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, a position similar to that of our head of Homeland Security. Yigal told me the liberals in Washington smiled and said, "We don't consider religion to be a threat to us." They were wrong, and the attack occurred a few hours later. President Bill Clinton was more interested in implementing his economic program than keeping the US safe, neither he nor anyone else paid in government much attention to the bombing. In his regular radio address the day after the bombing, Mr. Clinton mentioned the "tragedy" (he never once used the word "bomb" or "terrorist" in the address) and never mentioned the incident in public again. Nor did he ever visit the site of the blast. His Liberal Left belief was that people are not intrinsically evil and only need education, tolerance, and understanding—a New Age philosophy. As one of his first international projects, newly-elected President Mohamed Morsi declared on June 29, 2012, that he will work to secure the release of the "Blind Sheikh." His demand that the terrorist be returned to Egypt was a letdown for those in the West who were hoping to champion Morsi as a moderate. The call for the release of Rahman, an ally of Osama bin Laden, is a red flag to Egypt watchers. Last May a speech given by Morsi proclaimed that "the Koran was and will continue to be our constitution." He continued by saying that when the Egyptian constitution was redrawn, it would "truly reflect [the shariah or Islamic] law." He added, "This nation will enjoy blessing and revival only through the Islamic shariah…Jihad is our path. And death for the sake of Allah is our most lofty aspiration." Does that sound like a moderate, pro-West president? Founded in 1928 by an educator and imam, Hassan al-Banna, the Muslim Brotherhood began as a small group based on the structure of other organizations familiar to al-Banna. The group's founder was said to be a devoted follower of Adolf Hitler's political viewpoint. Al-Banna could relate to Hitler's anti-Semitism, his predilection for brutality, and his determination to bring Britain to her knees. In 1942 Al-Banna established local Brotherhood divisions in Palestine and Transjordan. His love for all things Hitler transformed into both overt and covert operations. Hitler was aided by Al-Banna's minions in his attempts to erase the Jewish people from posterity. The Brotherhood effectively closed the door for Jewish immigration into the safety of Palestine. Riots in the British protectorate caused them to kowtow to demands that avenues of escape from Europe to Palestine be sealed. The Brotherhood and the Nazi Party had common ground: Hatred for the Jews, for democracy, and for Western culture. Al-Banna's organization secretly became the fifth Parliament, a covert army inside Egypt. The Muslim Brotherhood today is still a deeply anti-Semitic organization and as a member, Morsi has continually side-stepped the question of whether or not he would honor the peace treaty with Israel. When asked if he would renounce terrorism against Israel, he led the questioner through a maze of rhetoric: "What's going on [sic] the Palestinian land is resistance…The resistance is acceptable by all mankind and it's the right of the people to resist." The kind of resistance touted by Morsi is the use of suicide bombers and rockets to target the innocent population in Israel, not to mention attacks against US troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Red flags regarding Morsi's true allegiance continue to float high above Egypt. On the one hand, he has promised to lead his country toward a "civil state, a nationalist state, a constitutional state, a modern state." At the same time, he calls for the release of a terrorist whose mantra is jihad. In a recent visit to Egypt to meet with both Morsi and Foreign Minister Mohamed KamelAmr, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flew her own red flag. She underscored US resolve to help the recovery of the Egyptian economy. She announced particulars of a $1 billion package heralded last year by President Barack Obama. Clinton was also set to discuss a US-Egyptian Enterprise Fund of $60 million in the first year of operation. Yet another gift to the country was a $250 million package to aid small businesses prior to a visit by a US delegation in September. All of this capital is going to a country that has the potential to be a deadly enemy to Israel at any moment. The question remains: Why are American tax dollars being used to fund terrorists in the Middle East? Thu, 19 Jul 2012 01:31:10 -0800 Full article 1_811available at: middleeastmediagroup.com There are few things more traumatic than having a child taken away via what is, for all intent and purposes, a kidnapping. One of those more traumatic things, however, may be to have your child taken away and forcibly made to abandon the faith of their fathers. For many, the idea of such an atrocity is barely imaginable. For Christians living in the Gaza Strip, such is not only imaginable it is a reality. In a recent Associated Press article, Diaa Hadid reported such activities, as indicated in the excerpt below: Dozens of Gaza Christians staged a rare public protest Monday, claiming two congregants were forcibly converted to Islam and were being held against their will. The small but noisy demonstration showed the increasingly desperate situation facing the tiny minority. Protesters banged on a church bell and chanted, "With our spirit, with our blood we will sacrifice ourselves for you, Jesus." "If things remain like this, there'll be no Christians left in Gaza," said Huda Al-Amash, mother of one of the converts, Ramez, 25. She sat sobbing in a church hallway alongside her daughters, Ranin and Rinad, and a dozen other women. "Today it's Ramez. Then who, and who will be next? People are locking up their sons and daughters, worried about the ideas people put in their head," said Al-Amash's mother, Huda. To read the Associated Press article in it's entirety, go here. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:40:26 -0800 Full article 1_810available at: middleeastmediagroup.com By Mike Evans (September 30) - On a September evening in 1980 in Tel Aviv, I sat with former Mossad chief Isser Harel for a conversation about Arab terrorism. As he handed me a cup of hot tea and a plate of cookies, I asked him, "Do you think terrorism will come to America, and if so, where and why?" Harel looked at his American visitor and replied, "I fear it will come to you in America. America has the power, but not the will, to fight terrorism. The terrorists have the will, but not the power, to fight America - but all that could change with time. Arab oil money buys more than tents." As to the where, Harel continued, "New York City is the symbol of freedom and capitalism. It's likely they will strike the Empire State Building, your tallest building [he mistakenly thought] and a symbol of your power." With my Western mind-set I replied that America was dedicated to fighting terrorism. Harel smiled and said, "You kill a fly and you celebrate. We live with flies daily. One dies and 100 flies come to the funeral. "If 'land for peace' happens," Harel continued, "I think it will mean America gets peace for a season, as the West pressures Israel into giving Arafat our land. But once you let the genie of appeasement out of the bottle, he will grow and eventually turn on you. In time America itself will be in the crosshairs. "Hitler first killed Jews, then he killed Christians. Our culture and our democracies are the root of [the terrorists'] rage. If we're right, then they are wrong." Twenty-one years later, the first part of Harel's prediction came true; except, of course, that the twin towers of the World Trade Center were much taller than the Empire State Building. However, it was the second part of his doomsday prediction that came true much earlier. It was 1982 and Israel had declared its own war on terrorism by invading Lebanon to root out Arafat's terrorist infrastructure. I was summoned to New York by then prime minister Menachem Begin's aide, Reuven Hecht, for a meeting with Begin prior to his meeting with then president Ronald Reagan. Hecht had just met in Washington with then secretary of state Alexander Haig, who had told him that America had changed its mind: it would no longer support Israel's war against terrorism in Lebanon. Begin was in shock. The West - whose planes had been blown out of the sky, its diplomats, soldiers, and civilians murdered by terrorists - was now fighting to save the primary organization responsible for these vile acts. In the end, American pressure prevailed and Arafat's 10,000 PLO terrorists, rifles in hand, were escorted out of Beirut to safe bases in Tunisia and other Arab lands. The cries of Israeli mothers whose sons had died in Lebanon and who stood outside his apartment screaming "Murderer!" were more than Begin could bear. He resigned a depressed and broken man. Since then hundreds of Israeli civilians have been killed and thousands wounded by terrorists recruited, trained, and equipped in territory controlled by Arafat's Palestinian Authority. Osama bin Laden's cells operate in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, as does Hizbullah - all with Arafat's blessing. Arafat who holds the world record for suicide bombings in his intifada is coming to New York. He will surely express his sympathies over America's tragedy when he speaks to the United Nations. He will likely repeat his worn-out 1988 United Nations dirge, "I denounce terrorism." This is a golden opportunity for him to help defuse the terrorists' bomb since he is the godfather of world terrorism, and the world feeds off his intifada. To the American people who have seen hundreds of suicide bombings over the years are now living it out, the "I denounce terrorism" slogan means nothing. By announcing (1) an official end to the intifada that has been the fertile soil for terrorism; (2) an end to the teaching of martyrdom in the territories; (3) an official commitment to honor the extradition requests of all terrorists who have killed Americans and all foreigners - including Israelis); (4) the dismantling of all terrorist organizations (including the removal of Hamas and Islamic Jihad - both on the U. S. terrorist black list - from his cabinet) will do more - when coupled with U. N. monitoring and a reasonable timetable - to prove that Arafat is not supporting or harboring barbaric terrorism. Without this real attempt to dismantle terror, Arafat and the PLO organization that he founded may indeed be added to the Bush black list in time. Now that America has declared its own war against terrorism, Arafat has summoned the press to photograph him giving blood ostensibly for the victims of the attacks on America. Meanwhile, his Palestinian Police threatened journalists who filmed Palestinians dancing in the streets to celebrate the same attacks. All this supposedly in aid of encouraging Islamic states to join the anti-terrorism coalition. Even Arafat's Hamas protege has announced it is willing to suspend suicide attacks inside Israel "unless it is provoked." Can one imagine bin Laden saying "I will suspend suicide attacks against America unless I am provoked - now let me join the anti-terrorism coalition"? Israel and America share the same democratic values that terrorists despise and seek to destroy. For Americans to think that Arafat, the godfather of Islamic terrorism, does not continue to support it is a prescription for more terror in America. A war on terrorism that categorizes some terror as good and some as bad is a guarantee of failure; a cruel spectacle in the theater of the absurd. Michael Evans has, for two decades, been a specialist on the Middle East. He is the author of 37 books, and 11 award-winning specials on the Middle East. During the Middle East Peace Conference in Madrid, Mr. Evans fervently challenged former Secretary of State James Baker in public debate on tightening terrorist security measures. Mr. Evans has appeared on "Good Morning America," "Nightline," and CNN's "Crossfire." His articles have been featured in The "Wall Street Journal" and "Newsweek." As a journalist, Mr. Evans has covered the vast majority of events that have transpired throughout the world relating to Middle East, including the Middle East Peace Conference, the White House Peace Accords, the state funeral of the late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, and the 43rd specially-convened General Assembly of the United Nations in Geneva where he publicly challenged Yasser Arafat to denounce terrorism. Mr. Evans has been a personal friend of both Jerusalem Mayors, Teddy Kolleck and Ehud Olmert, and has been received on many occasions by the majority of Israel's Prime Ministers. (Published in the Jerusalem Post, Sunday, September 30, 2001) Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:07:59 -0800 Full article 1_807available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Preserving peace and economic security for the Middle East, nay the world, is a thankless job. And, as might be expected, as you take the necessary steps to accomplish these worthy goals you face the risk of having your actions either misunderstood or misrepresented. That is exactly what is transpiring as the US strives diligently to keep the Straight of Hormuz open, as indicated in the excerpt from a recent article below: Iran warns it's closely monitoring the "enemy's" moves from the Caribbean Sea to the Persian Gulf. The statement comes after Washington is reported to have dispatched a fourth aircraft carrier and a fleet of underwater drones to Gulf waters. The US has already sent three aircraft carriers to the waterways near Iran, namely the USS Enterprise, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and the USS Abraham Lincoln. Now the USS John C. Stennis will be joining this group in August, recent reports show. The US has pledged to ensure the Strait of Hormuz, a major traffic lane for Gulf oil, remains open. However, so far, Iran only seems to be stepping up its hawkish rhetoric. Tehran has repeatedly threatened to block the waterway in retaliation for an oil embargo and other sanctions which the US and EU has imposed on Iran over its controversial nuclear program. A symbolic bill calling to block the strait will be taken up by the country's parliament this month. To read more on this, go here. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:13:49 -0800 Full article 1_804available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The Israel Defense Forces announced today that they are stepping up measures to protect their ground forces. Major Andresh Shenkar, head of the IDF Combat Engineering Fortification Department said that new "highly protective" shelters have been designed and will be deployed to numerous, strategic Ground Forces bases. The shelters are of an advanced, armored design to protect against bombs, rocket fire, infiltration, and theft. He said that the new shelters are "much better than shelters currently in use," providing soldiers with complete hermetic protection. He said, "No matter where the soldier is in the structure, he or she will be safe." In fact, the shelters have already been positioned and tested at several bases. Major Avihud Alihi, the head of Ground Forces Base Security, indicated that the IDF is planning on investing substantial amounts of money to strengthen the security of both its bases and its soldiers, "including investment in highly advanced technologies" that will protect the bases' perimeters. He said, "Our goal is to defend against a variety of threats, ranging from malicious terrorist attacks to mere thefts." Explaining the heightened security measures that the IDF has taken in the past several years, Major Alihi said that improvements at a base in Southern Israel had already been proven so successful that they have completely eliminated infiltrations to the base. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:13:03 -0800 Full article 1_803available at: middleeastmediagroup.com A year ago, when UN officials selected Syria as a member of the UNESCO Human Rights Committee, the public at large must have wondered what the UN was thinking. Surely this had to be some kind of mistake. This country is slaughtering its own citizens. This just can't be right. But wait a minute, didn't the UN also appoint Saudi Arabia to the board of UN Women, the organization's women's-rights arm? Is that the same Saudi Arabia where women have virtually no rights? Yes, it's the same Saudi Arabia. And it's the same UN. About the only thing that could possibly be more absurd would be appointing Iran to a committee drafting a global arms treaty. Well, guess what. That's exactly what they did! It was just a couple of weeks ago that the UN accused Iran of illegally supplying arms to Syria. Now Iran is helping to draft an arms treaty. Hillel Neuer hit the proverbial nail on the head when he said, "Right after a UN Security Council report found Iran guilty of illegally transferring guns and bombs to Syria, which is now murdering thousands of its own people, it defieslogic, morality and common sense for the UN to elect this same regime to a global post in the regulation of arms transfers." To put the icing on the cake, the United States did not even raise an objection to the appointment. Not one word. Wait just a minute. Didn't the US representative to the UN for Management and Reform say last year that "We're going to assert a common-sense principle across the UN: If a member state is under Security Council sanction for weapons proliferation or massive human-rights abuses, it should be barred, plain and simple, from leadership roles like chairmanships in UN bodies. Abusers of international law or norms should not be the public face of the UN."? Uh, yes he did. While an unidentified State Department official brushed off the appointment saying, "Obviously we oppose [Iran's appointment], but it's a symbolic position with little impact," Iran's official news agencies, IRNA and ISNA, were touting the importance of the rogue nation's new, influential role. Imagine the utter glee with which the Islamist nation accepted the appointment to "assist" in controlling arms trade when the country itself is defying diplomatic efforts and sanctions by continuing to build its nuclear facilities and barely a week goes by without it threatening death and destruction to Israel and the US. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:11:53 -0800 Full article 1_802available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Isn't that great? "Praise the Lord," you say, "Why did they wait until now?" Well, this is one of those times you need to read the story beyond the headline. This is not a gratuitous action by the UN agency to recognize the preeminence or the historical significance of the birth of Jesus Christ. This is a highly-charged political maneuver that the average person will completely misunderstand. Here's what some people are saying about the church that has been traditionally thought to be the birthplace of Jesus being listed as a World Heritage Site: "It's another step on the long road towards worldwide recognition of the state of Palestine within 1967 borders with east Jerusalem as its capital." ~ Saeb Erakat, Palestinian negotiator "This global recognition of the rights of the Palestinian people is a victory for our cause and for justice." ~ Mahmoud Abbas, Palestinian President "This increases [our] determination to continue efforts at deepening readiness for the establishment of an independent State of Palestine, with its capital in East Jerusalem within the 1967 borders." ~ Salam Fayyad, Palestinian Prime Minister "The message to Israel today is that unilateral actions will not work and that Israel cannot continue challenging the world despite its powerful allies." ~ Hana Ashrawi, head of the PLO's Department of Culture and Information "It is the first time Palestine has exercised its sovereign right as a nation." ~ Omar Awadallah, Palestinian Foreign Ministry Are these people really talking about the Church of the Nativity? As a matter of fact, they are. Although the headline sounds like an honor being bestowed, it is, in reality, another attempt by the Palestinians to move against the nation Israel. It's all part of their plan to confine Israel to its pre-1967 borders. Palestine was admitted with full membership to UNESCO in October, a highly irregular move contested by both Israel and the US. The landmark admission to the organization violated all rationality because Palestine was not even a member of the United Nations. Subsequent to their admission to UNESCO, the Palestinians wasted little time submitting the church for listing as a World Heritage Site so that they could make a statement that it should be under Palestinian authority. The application was submitted on an emergency basis with the Palestinians claiming that the church is in danger of collapse. The nomination was passed although no one other than the Palestinians seems to think that the centuries old building is likely to self-destruct. Do not be fooled. The Palestinians are shrewd and cunning. They will continue to demean, harass, and terrorize Israel until they reach their goal of driving the Israelis from their God-given land. Sometimes they do not use rockets, bombs, and grenades. Sometimes they use deception and deceit. Think about it. Palestinian Tourism Minister Khulud Daibes' statement, " It is part and parcel of our plan to end the [Israeli] occupation and build the institutions of the state of Palestine," doesn't sound like what you originally thought when you read "Church of the Nativity Declared a World Heritage Site," does it? Suddenly the headline that sounded so good, sounds more like, "Has he really said that you will die if you eat of it?" **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:11:26 -0800 Full article 1_808available at: middleeastmediagroup.com "First the Saturday people, then the Sunday people," is not a phrase familiar to Western cultures. But it is so well known in the Middle East that it is often spotted as graffiti in Muslim neighborhoods. Its meaning is not cryptic. It is the militant Islamic message that the Jews are their first targets; and Christians are next. "First the Saturday people, then the Sunday people," is written on the walls of cities and echoing in the halls of mosques all over the Muslim world. It can be heard and seen in countries like Iran, Somalia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Kenya, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and the Philippines. As Islam spreads throughout Europe and the West, broadening its base of influence in its quest for world domination, the phrase is going to become more and more well known. "First the Saturday people, then the Sunday people," is a warning that literally tens of thousands of Jews and Christians are hearing as they are fleeing Islamic countries. It is a warning as chilling as the first two beats of the cadence of a firing squad . . . "Ready, aim . . . ." Altogether too many Christians and Jews, who have chosen to stay or had no way to leave these countries, have felt the impact of the third beat . . . "Fire," as they have died at the hands of marauding Islamic thugs, gangs, terrorists, and militias. "First the Saturday people, then the Sunday people," is a rallying cry of al-Qaeda and other Islamic terrorist organizations as they continue to march toward the elimination of Israel, the entire Jewish race, and Christians the world over. One al-Qaeda leader decreed that, "All Christian centers, organizations and institutions, leaders and followers, are legitimate targets." "First the Saturday people, then the Sunday people" is the reason for untold beatings, rapes, torture, burnings, and maiming of people who worship the one true living God, Jehovah. It describes the plan and strategy for radical Islam in its centuries-long quest to rid the world of the "infidels" who refuse to worship Allah. "First the Saturday people, then the Sunday people," is the satanic perversion of Jesus' loving words "To the Jews first, then to the Greeks." While Jews and Christians may not see eye to eye on many matters, still our God is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and therefore, we should respect and pray for one another, and love each other. There is one God, Jehovah. There is no other. The Jewish people have been persecuted and treated like a pariah for millennia, simply because they have been chosen and gifted by God, and are the only nation to which God has specifically granted the rights to a particular land. No matter where they have lived, whether in Jerusalem or in the Diaspora, they have been persecuted. Now that Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world, it is beginning to flex its muscle and is moving fast forward toward its objective of "First the Saturday people, then the Sunday people." If ever there was a time for the Sunday people to pray for the Saturday people, it is now. Brothers and sisters, be vigilant and serious. The Jews and Christians in Israel wake up every day facing the possibility of war. Others wake up in countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia wondering what persecution they will face this day. Pray earnestly for their safety and protection. The Saturday people are in the Islamic cross-hairs. The Sunday people are next. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles 7Days, The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 21:57:01 -0800 Full article 1_806available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Many years ago tyrants discovered that if you want to brainwash an entire nation the easiest way to proceed is to concentrate on the children. They have no preconceived notions, and they are eager to please their instructors by being quick learners. Apparently, that is exactly the route Hamas is taking in the Gaza Strip. In a recent article, Elhanan Miller reported on a summer experience that is nearly unbelievable, as seen in the excerpt below: Summer camp is supposed to be fun, right? Well, apparently not if you live in the Gaza Strip. Activities in the summer camps "We will live honorably," organized by Hamas, include walking on nails and reliving the experience of prisoners in a mock Israeli jail. The camp's organizers even constructed a model of an Israeli security prison, to "reenact the daily suffering of Palestinian prisoners," the Palestinian Maan news agency reported. The "prison," made up of six rooms, is meant to demonstrate different aspects of treatment endured by security prisoners: an investigation room, a detention room, a confession extortion room, a solitary confinement room, a courtyard and an infirmary. What is obvious from the "Summer Camps" being discussed is the fact that not only this generation, but also future generations are being poisoned by these activities and misrepresentations. It is obvious that, after learning this, more than ever we need to obey God and pray for the peace of Jerusalem as instructed in Psalm 122:6. To learn more about the "We Will Live Honorably" Summer Camps, click here. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate,The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:59:33 -0800 Full article 1_805available at: middleeastmediagroup.com What one analyst referred to as the "Please Don't Bomb Iran Tour" continues as Secretary of StateHillary Clintonthis week became the latest in a string of highly placed administration officials to visit Israel. The Obama Administration is terrified of the economic impact that war in the Middle East would have on the US economy with the election now less than four months away. I have spent enough time in Washington over the past four decades to know that electoral interests trump everything else for most of our leaders. And it is certainly true that the Clintons are no friends to the Jewish state. I remember all too well the way then President Bill Clinton worked to directly intervene in the Israeli election of 1999 to defeat my old friend Benjamin Netanyahu. Clinton sent many of his top strategists and fund raisers to Israel in hopes of getting a Prime Minister who would agree to give up the land God promised to the Jewish people in exchange for promises of peace. That plan would have worked, too, had not Yasser Arafat refused the deal—wanting even more than what he had originally asked for. I have seen God judge our beloved country for our dealings with Israel over the past few years. America has been greatly blessed because through the centuries, we protected the rights of the Jewish people and then supported and defended the Jewish state. Now Secretary of State Clinton is once again in Israel, pushingPrime Minister Netanyahuand the government ofIsraelnot to act against the threat posed by Iran. As I read the news of her efforts, I thought immediately of the words of President Thomas Jefferson which are engraved on the wall of the Jefferson Memorial in Washington: "I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just, that his justice cannot sleep forever."My friend, you and I must take our stand now for Israel, or our nation and the world will suffer the consequences. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:53:33 -0800 Full article 1_801available at: middleeastmediagroup.com For the last three days, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has conducted well-publicized war games, firing short, mid, and long-range Shahab, Fateh, Qiyam, Persian Gulf, and Zelzal missiles from multiple launch sites to a single target in the center of Iran. The war games were dubbed "Payaambar-e Azam 7" or "The Great Prophet 7". The Islamic Republic's leaders have made no secret about the purpose of the games. The target of the missiles was a replica of a US military base located somewhere in the Middle East. The Fars News Agency reported that Defense Minister, Brigadier General Ahmad Vahadi told reporters that "the war games demonstrate the Iranian Armed Forces' might and capabilities as well as their full knowledge of the vulnerabilities and weak points of those who utter useless threatening remarks against Iran and its Islamic establishment." Earlier in the day, Brigadier General Hossein Salami, Lieutenant Commander of the IRGC, had said, "These war games are a response to those who use political rudeness to speak to the Iranian nation and say that 'the military option is on the table.'" Apparently he does not listen to President Ahmadinejad's speeches. Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the Commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force was quoted on Tuesday saying that he does not see US military bases in the region as a threat, but as an opportunity. He went on to say that all thirty-five US bases around Iran "are within the reach of our missiles." He finished off that comment with an example of political politeness, saying, "Meantime the occupied lands (Israel) are good targets for us as well." He emphasized that "We have thought of measures to set up bases and deploy missiles to destroy all these bases in the early minutes of an attack," referring to any retributive action by the US military should the IRGC choose to close down the Strait of Hormuz or should either Israel or the US preemptively strike Iran with intent to destroy its nuclear program. In another interview today, Hajizadeh said that the Persian Gulf missiles had demonstrated 100% precision and accuracy, consistently hitting a target "several times smaller than the marine targets which can pose a threat." The supersonic Persian Gulf missile, which is being mass produced in Iran, carries a 650 kilogram warhead and is said to be "immune to interception" and has unique features that will make Iran's enemies "change their equations and calculations." On Sunday he referred to the US when he said that Iran would be "resolute in standing up to . . . bullying, and we will respond to any possible evil, decisively and strongly. With reference to Israel he said, "If they take any action, they will hand us an excuse to wipe them off the face of the earth." Meanwhile, in an unofficial and somewhat oblique response, Former US Secretary of State James Baker said on the one hand, "We cannot allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon" but on the other hand, "I don't think it would be in the best interest - certainly not of the United States, and perhaps not of Israel" to attack Iran's nuclear facilities. Is that polite enough for you, General Salami? **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate,The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 5 Jul 2012 21:09:59 -0800 Full article 1_800available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Within the walls of the national cemetery of Israel on Mount Herzl there is a Garden of the Missing Soldiers, a series of memorials for Israeli soldiers whose names are known but whose actual burial place is not. Yesterday, July 2, 2012, the country's "Unknown Soldier" was laid to rest on Mount Herzl. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described him as "An Unknown Soldier in the underground before the formation of the state, and an Unknown Soldier in the Mossad after the state was formed. He continued to see himself as an Unknown Soldier, serving the people and the state." That Unknown Soldier's name was Yitzhak Shamir, Israel's seventh prime minister. He served two terms as prime minister, from 1983 to 1984 and from 1986 to 1992. In the spirit of a true solder, Yitzhak Shamir always placed the security of the nation and the safety of its citizens ahead of his personal needs. He was a Jew amongst Jews, loving Israel even before it gained recognized statehood in 1948. As an Unknown Soldier before the formation of the state, he was a leader in the militant underground faction, Lehi, which he had joined in 1940. Originally called the National Military Organization in Israel, the group made strange bedfellows during World War II as it attempted to assess which of the warring nations was the worst threat to the establishment of a Jewish state. As an Unknown Soldier after the state was formed, he served for ten years in the Mossad. During his tenure there he led a unit that planted covert agents in enemy countries. He created, and served on the general staff of, the Division for Planning. As an Unknown Soldier in the prime minister's office his passion and acumen for protecting Israel against war and terrorism outshined his economic skills, although, oddly enough, in his younger years he had worked in an accounting firm. Perhaps one of Shamir's great moments in office was the rescue and repatriation of 14,000 Ethiopian Jews within 24 hours in a massive airlift operation in 1991. As an Unknown Soldier after his retirement from public office, he fell prey to Alzheimer's Disease and was consigned to a nursing home. And there for eight long years, he did what old soldiers do - he just faded away. The nation of Israel and the world mourn the passing of Yitzhak Shamir, Israel's "Unknown Soldier", on June 30, 2012, at the age of 96. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 5 Jul 2012 01:49:51 -0800 Full article 1_799available at: middleeastmediagroup.com A Tribute to Yitzhak Shamir If someone had asked Moses, "If Yahweh had allowed you to enter the Promised Land, how much of it would you have been willing to give up for the sake of peace with your neighbors," he would have said something like this: "Not one inch!" Moses understood his assignment from Yahweh was to shape a multitude of slaves into an organized nation, a formidable army, and a people set apart as God's chosen. His preparation included being born in a foreign country, there receiving education and training second to none. Forty more years living in the backside of the desert taught him how to live a life without luxury. God used all of those years to prepare Moses for a unique and difficult task - being the first leader of the nation of Israel. Moses dedicated himself to possessing the land that God had promised to that nation. Yitzhak Shamir passed away on June 30, 2012 at the age of 96. He served two terms as Prime Minister of Israel, from 1983-84 and from 1986-1992. Though Moses led the nation for forty years, the two men shared similar stories. Like Moses, Shamir was born in a foreign land, in the part of the Russian Empire that is now Belarus. He was educated in Poland at Warsaw University where he studied law. Like Moses, his parents were virtual slaves under the rule of the Third Reich. His parents died during the Holocaust while he had immigrated to the British Mandate of Palestine. Like Moses, he was a leader in the desert struggles of the Jews to return to the land of their fathers. Like Moses, he was at hand as the Jewish people came to occupy the land of Israel. Like Moses, he led the nation, but he did so within the borders of the land that God had promised the nation centuries ago. Like Moses, Shamir was passionate about Israel. While, on the one hand, Moses' goal was to deliver the children of Israel to the land, drive out those who would destroy them from within its borders, and give them the opportunity to live in peace, Shamir's goal was to preserve the nation, protecting them from those who would destroy them from outside its borders, and give them the opportunity to live in peace. Like Moses, many Israelis did not always understand Shamir and the decisions he made. Like Moses, the Jews often murmured and complained about his leadership. But, no matter what the people thought, Shamir always did what he believed was in the best interest of the nation of Israel, including fully possessing the land and never using the land or any portion of it as a bargaining chip for peace. Rabbi Shmuley Boteach once asked Shamir, "Had you remained prime minister, and now seeing how excited the Israeli people are about peace, would you have ceded any land?" Shamir's reply was "Not one inch." **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 5 Jul 2012 01:29:02 -0800 Full article 1_798available at: middleeastmediagroup.com by: Mike Evans America celebrates Independence Day, by far the most important national holiday of the year in the United States. It commemorates the birth of the nation and the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, with fireworks, picnics, concerts, parades, political speeches and ceremonies. It is a day of patriotism and pride - the largest birthday celebration in America and a true day of remembrance. It is in this spirit that I, as an American, will celebrateIsrael. The nation ofIsraeland the Jewish people have sacrificed more for American freedom per capita than any nation on earth. Radical Islamists callAmericathe "Great Satan," andIsraelthe "Little Satan." The reason is obvious; the Jewish people inIsraelhave, with their own blood, defendedAmericaand the Western world against radical Islam since the days of its rebirth on May 14, 1948. When Jewish poetess, Emma Lazarus, penned the immortal words emblazoned on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty,Palestinewas desert, a wasteland in the hands of the unfriendly Turks. From 1881 to about 1920, three million Jews emigrated from Eastern Europe to theUnited States. Welcoming them toAmericawere Lazarus' words: "Give me your tired, your poor,Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free." Ties between the Jewish people and the early pilgrims inAmericawere as foundationally strong as the rock on which they stepped ashore in 1620. A group hoping to found a "New Israel" would become highly influential when the colonists began to aspire to freedom. Early founders and presidents of the newly-formed republic would express the hope that the children ofIsraelmight one day find rebirth in their homeland - the land God gave to Abraham. Our forefathers, Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin lobbied for an image of Moses guiding the Israelites on the Great Seal. Such presidents as John Adams, Woodrow Wilson, and Abraham Lincoln lobbied for a homeland inPalestinefor the Jews. President Harry S. Truman was the first world leader to recognize the new State of Israel in 1948. One of the greatest symbols of Israel's sacrifice is Yonathan Netanyahu, commander ofSayaret Mutkal, who was killed in action during Operation Entebbe inUganda. His brother, Benjamin, is the current prime minister ofIsrael. Character and dedication are symbolized in a letter Yonathan wrote to his parents on December 2, 1973. In the letter he wrote: "We are preparing for war and it's hard to know what to expect. What I am positive of is that there will be a next round and others after that. But, I would rather opt for living here in continual battle than for becoming part of the wandering Jewish people. Any compromise will simply hasten the end. As I don't intend to tell my grandchildren about the Jewish State in the twentieth century as a mere brief and transient episode amid thousands of years of wandering. I intend to hold on here with all my might." On July 4, 1980, the anniversary of his death, I read Yoni's story in the Jerusalem Post. It deeply touched me in such a way that I made my way to the Netanyahu home to express my sympathies for his sacrifice to the Netanyahu family. Benzion Netanyahu answered the door and very graciously invited me inside for tea. After a few moments, we were joined by Benjamin. I had never seen a more painful agony than I saw in Benjamin's eyes. I was so moved by the encounter that I requested a second meeting that week with Prime Minister Menachem Begin through his personal secretary, Yehiel Kadishai. When Mr. Begin came through the door of his office I said, "Mr. Prime Minister, yesterday I met the prime minister ofIsrael." He said, "You are mistaken; it wasn't yesterday that we met." I said, "No, it is not you." He laughed and asked, "Who is this competitive prime minister?" "Benjamin Netanyahu. He will be prime minister twice. Will you give him a job?" He laughed. "Twice? Isn't once enough?" At that time, Mr. Begin didn't know Benjamin. His senior advisor Reuven Hecht, also in the room, knew Benjamin, and spoke highly of him. Menachem Begin agreed. The following night, Reuven offered Benjamin a position in the Israeli embassy inWashington,DCunder Moshe Arons. For over twenty years, I kept the story in confidence and did not tell Benjamin that I had asked for an appointment for him … not until he demanded that I tell him the truth. He smiled and said, "Oh, so you're the one. I don't know whether to kiss you or kick you in the rear." Without a doubt, Benjamin is prime minister ofIsraeland has maintained courageous moral clarity because of the sacrifice of his brother, Jonathan. The death of Yoni Netanyahu inspired me to writeIsrael: America's Key to Survivalin 1981.On the front cover of the book areU.S. and Israeli flags sliced in half by an Islamic Saudi Arabian sword. The premise of the book was thatIsrael was the only democracy and firewall between radical Islam and the West. I wrote that if Israel was weakened, radical Islam would begin attacking the West.New York City's tallest building would be the first target. On the back cover is a quote from Benjamin Netanyahu: "Their goal is to destroyAmerica… destroy it … reduce it to nothing and they feel they can effectively do it through terrorism." **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release isThe Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 4 Jul 2012 23:15:54 -0800 Full article 1_797available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Gen. Hossein Salami, deputy commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, told a television interviewer that war is inevitable. "There will be war—and we will win," he claimed. Salami said that Allah would intervene to give Iran the victory over its enemies and ensure the destruction of the Jewish state. He said Iran is ready to deal with the "arrogant powers" of the world and win a great military victory. Salami's remarks follow last week's declaration by Egypt's newly elected president that Jerusalem is to be the capital of the Islamic Caliphate. It is time for us to stand in defense of the Holy City and the Jewish people. I have stood face-to-face with the leaders of Iran. I confronted Iran's President Ahmadinejad in person in New York City less than two years ago. Please do not make the mistake that most of the world is making today in thinking that they do not mean what they say. They are deadly serious. When they talk about destroying Israel or "wiping [Israel] off the map," they mean every word. And if they are allowed to continue, they will keep trying to accomplish their evil ends. It is up to you and me to stop them. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release isThe Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 2 Jul 2012 21:52:49 -0800 Full article 1_796available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Despite a so-called "truce" that the Hamas terrorist organization has announced, rockets and missiles from Gaza continue to rain down on the Jewish homes and farms of southern Israel. My heart breaks when I think of these precious poor families—many of the residents of these little towns and villages are refugees from other countries who cannot afford to live anywhere else—huddling in tiny bomb shelters hoping to survive these attacks. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news siteJerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 2 Jul 2012 21:45:32 -0800 Full article 1_795available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The Muslim Brotherhood is taking over Egypt. How far it will be allowed to go depends on whether or not the military is willing to intervene and halt the downhill slide to an Islamic caliphate in the land of the Pharaohs. A neighbor in the region has every reason to be on pins and needles as events unfold. Israel has been warned by Mohammed Badie, head of the Brotherhood, that: "We are totally unhappy with the illicit marriage between Cairo and Tel Aviv." In the early days of the uprising in Cairo, and while maintaining plausible deniability, the newly elected Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Morsi was seen sitting behind Muslim cleric Yusuf al-Qaradawi as he delivered a diatribe against Israel. He appeared to be nodding in agreement as the crowd was zealously notified that Jerusalem would be designated the capital of a coming Caliphate. According to an Iranian Fars news reporter, president-elect Morsi stated that he wants to "reconsider" the current peace treaty with Israel in order to forge new ties with Iran. An aide to Morsi vehemently denied that the Egyptian ever gave a statement to Fars. Iran then released a highly disputed taped conversation between the reporter and Morsi. Only time will tell how this debate might affect relationships between the two Muslim countries. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sat, 30 Jun 2012 09:53:28 -0800 Full article 1_794available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Mohammad Morsi has a message for Israel - - and the world. It is not a kind message; it is not a message of peace. In a recent public speaking engagement, he worked the crowd up to a fever pitch as he had them chant: "Millions of martyrs march toward Jerusalem"and"Banish the sleep from the eyes of all the Jews"and"Come on you lovers of martyrdom, you are all Hamas" Interspersed in these chants was his message, which included the following sentiments: 1. "Our capital shall not be Cairo, or Mecca, or Medina - - it shall be Jerusalem" 2. "Forget about the whole world, forget about the conferences, brandish your weapons - say your prayers, and pray to the lord." 3. "We say it loud and clear - - Jerusalem is our goal! We shall pray in Jerusalem or die on its threshold." Perhaps never in the history of the world has one nation been so dramatically affected by another nation's election! If ever you have adhered to the dictates of Psalm 122:6, "Pray for Peace of Jerusalem," you need to do so now. After years of having Egypt as a tolerable, and tolerant, neighbor, Israel now faces the prospect of the yet another source of potential attack! To view the Morsi video, go here. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 22:28:47 -0800 Full article 1_793available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Some shocking video is coming out of Dearborn, MI after a group of Christians held signs whle walking through an area that appeared to be heavily populated with Arabs. The mob gets very angry at the Christian demonstrators and begin to hurl water bottles, eggs, milk crates, and possibly even stones, along with numerous obscenities, As events spiral out of control, local police appear to avoid any intervention to keep matters under control. Watch the video here or here. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:34:19 -0800 Full article 1_792available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Following meetings yesterday between Prime Minister Netanyahu and Russian President Putin, the public declarations were in agreement; a nuclear Iran is a dangerous threat. However it is not yet known what private discussions between the leaders might have involved. I told you a couple of days ago how crucial these meetings are. Russia has a unique opportunity to bring pressure to bear on Iran's leaders to get them to halt their evil plans…but they must be willing to do so. Over the years, I have seen God work on the hearts of world leaders. He has opened doors and brought His power to bear on situations that appeared to be hopeless. Today I'm asking you to join with me in special prayer that God will touch the heart of Vladimir Putin and use him—despite his nature, beliefs, and inclination—as an instrument to help deliver Israel from destruction. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:30:37 -0800 Full article 1_791available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The Muslim Brotherhood is taking over Egypt. How far it will be allowed to go depends on whether or not the military is willing to intervene and halt the downhill slide to an Islamic caliphate in the land of the Pharaohs. A neighbor in the region has every reason to be on pins and needles as events unfold. Israel has been warned by Mohammed Badie, head of the Brotherhood, that: "We are totally unhappy with the illicit marriage between Cairo and Tel Aviv." In the early days of the uprising in Cairo, and while maintaining plausible deniability, Morsi was seen sitting behind Muslim cleric Yusuf al-Qaradawi as he delivered a diatribe against Israel. He appeared to be nodding in agreement as the crowd was zealously notified that Jerusalem would be designated the capital of a coming Caliphate. According to an Iranian Fars news reporter, Mohamed Morsi, the newly-elected president, stated that he wants to "reconsider" the current peace treaty with Israel in order to forge new ties with Iran. An aide to Morsi vehemently denied that the Egyptian ever gave a statement to Fars. Iran immediately released a highly disputed taped conversation between the reporter and Morsi. Only time will tell how this debate might affect relationships between the two Muslim countries. Reportedly the Brotherhood elite met behind closed doors last week to lay out the plan for Egypt under its leadership. Apparently the country's "artistic heritage" is to be quashed; police are to be clad in what is called "Islamic garb"; and school advancement is to be determined by memorization of the Koran. Sources have said these wholesale alterations are to begin the day Morsi takes office. It has also been indicated that the Egyptian national anthem is to be replaced by one extolling an Islamic Caliphate. As expected, the group has denied those allegations and speaks instead in terms of "freedom, dignity, and justice." Should these alterations be implemented, then the Arab Spring in Egypt will have become a building block in a plan for a worldwide Islamic Caliphate. That will ultimately bring total chaos to the Middle East and the Western world. This is no different from the scenario that took place in the Jimmy Carter era. A weak, insipid US president failed to take a stand against communism, spurring the Russian invasion of Afghanistan. His administration funded the training of the likes of Osama bin Laden, sanctioned the overthrow of the Shah of Iran, and opened the door to the wars that the US has fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. And it didn't stop there. Since his defeat by Ronald Reagan, Mr. Carter has continued to castigate Israel and support the terrorists that surround the tiny Jewish state. Empress Farah Pahlavi told me during a meeting in her Georgetown home that the Shah realized how weak and naïve Carter was. When her husband understood that Carter was supporting Khomeini, he said he feared if Carter continued wavering, a revolution would seize Iran, the Russians would invade Afghanistan, and who knew what horrors would come upon the world. The rising possibility of a Caliphate would reshuffle the deck, create even more chaos in the Middle East and continue to cast Israel and her ally, the United States as the enemy. The perfect storm would have been created. An army would then be raised to attack the enemy. Peace is not the aim of an Islamic caliphate. The Liberal Left residents in White House appear to have an insatiable desire to negotiate with the enemy no matter the cost. Have they become unwitting cohorts with jihadists? President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton certainly jumped on the bandwagon to congratulate the new president—not that a reason is needed to join the parade. Clinton's top aide Huma Abedin, the much-beleaguered wife of former Congressman Anthony Weiner, is a close friend of Morsi's wife. Abedin's mother is a member of the Muslim Sisterhood, an extension of the Brotherhood. One might think this would disturb Ms. Clinton. Apparently not! During Bill Clinton's presidency, Hillary was seen embracing Suha Arafat right after she delivered a speech erroneously accusing the Israelis of poisoning the water supply in Palestine. As the Liberal Left see it, their own government is a repository of evil and terrorist attacks are punishment for past sins. When I wrote the #1 New York Times bestseller, Beyond Iraq the Final Move, it was subtitled "The Final Solution while the World Sleeps." The "final solution" was described in detail on the back cover: An Islamic revolution is spreading and is on the brink of becoming America's greatest threat since the Civil War. ·Immediate withdrawal from Iraq would be disastrous and will embolden terrorists to attack America at home. ·Iran is playing a major role in the current violence. ·The U.S. must strike Iran within the next twelve months, or the next President may be presiding over a nuclear 9/11. We must see this war through to the end--or our next battle will be much, much worse. The United States urgently needs to experience a great awakening before it experiences a rude awakening. The nation needs to remember its heritage in God, recalibrate its moral compass of right and wrong. The lack of support for Israel is symptomatic of the tendency to castigate the victim and embrace the traitor. The battle of good versus evil is being fought within, and at the heart of the liberalism that blankets the country is the belief that evil really doesn't exist. Fanatical Islamists are touted as basically good and shouldn't be held accountable for the crimes they commit. Liberals have a difficult time seeing moral issues clearly because most of them are moral relativists. They reject absolute standards of good and evil or right and wrong. In their worldview, man is perfectible, human nature is on a path towards enlightenment, and the concept of original sin is primitive. These humanists re-invented Yasser Arafat as a peacemaker and gave him the façade of a freedom fighter, not a terrorist. They did the same with the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and fashioned him as an Islamic Martin Luther King, Jr., a Gandhi-like figure seeking peace. That soon proved totally erroneous. The battle we are fighting is between light and darkness; between two kingdoms, two spirits, and two books. Secular humanists make excuses for evil, or worse, deny its existence or coddle it by refusing to confront the evil. Rather, they feed it. Evil is seeing moral issues in shades of gray, not in black and white. The reality of evil is rejected because Mankind has rejected the gold standard of moral truth—the Holy Bible. ******** Dr. Mike Evans is a New York Times bestselling author. His book, The Revolution, contains extensive information regarding the Muslim Brotherhood, its involvement in the Middle East, and its incursion into the United States. His latest book is Seven Days, a new fiction book with the riveting story of an Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. It will be released July 15. For information, visit www.SevenDaysByMikeEvans.com. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:25:34 -0800 Full article 1_790available at: middleeastmediagroup.com In the midst of the debacle building in Syria, Iranian "security" forces continue to pour into the country. For months Bashar al-Assad has sanctioned attacks against his countrymen in an effort to stay in power. While the Western world has taken a "watch and wait" stance, Iran has not. Its leaders consider Syria a significant frontline in their battle for Middle East supremacy. Assad's tactics apparently include using Iranian commandos armed with Hezbollah weapons to carry out his brutal tyranny. Esmail Ghani, Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps deputy commander was not shy about admitting that some troops from the Qods Force are active in Syria. He is the highest-level Iranian military bureaucrat to make such an admission. Ghani did what no other IRGC-OF commander has done before: he corroborated information from the Syrian opposition and from Western informants that the elite Iranian unit had boots on the ground in Syria. Both Iranian and Hezbollah soldiers have been apprehended in the main centers of conflict and in areas of violent retaliatory strikes against the Free Syrian Army and the civilian populace. Assad's opposition has released information from interrogations of prisoners that substantiate Iran's involvement in the conflict. The information gathered also supports the belief that Iran has been involved in Syrian politics since the dawn of the uprising in that country. The assistance first took the form of advice and assistance in the field. This escalated to support from the IRGC-QF operating openly with the aid of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Over the months of ongoing conflict, the aid accelerated to military, consulting, and resources pooled to support the joint operation. US State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland delivered a statement to the press on May 29, 2012, in which she indicated Iran's direct involvement in the horrific Houla massacre. One hundred eight (108) people were killed--including 34 women and 49 children. Eyewitness accounts point to Shabiha forces—thugs loyal to Assad—as the assailants. Nuland also denoted further intelligence that compared the attacks on the citizens of Houla to the same methods used by the feared Iranian Basij, the volunteer branch of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Qods Force. It stands to reason that Iran would send representatives of that ruthless and violent wing to train Assad's volunteer forces. The powers that be in Tehran seem intent on keeping Assad in power at any cost. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 22:38:04 -0800 Full article 1_789available at: middleeastmediagroup.com "As we follow the unfolding story in Egypt, we are torn between hope and fear -- hope that democracy will gain a toehold and fear that the fundamentalist Moslem Brothers could take control of Egypt. Perhaps you have heard the Moslem Brothers are the oldest and largest radical Islamic group, the grandfather of Hezbollah, Hamas, and al-Qaeda. What you haven't been told is this: the Moslem Brothers were a small, unpopular group of anti-modern fanatics unable to attract members, until they were adopted by Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich beginning in the 1930s. Under the tutelage of the Third Reich, the Brothers started the modern jihadi movement, complete with a genocidal program against Jews. In the words of Matthias Kuntzel, "[t]he significance of the Brotherhood to Islamism is comparable to that of the Bolshevik Party to communism: It was and remains to this day the ideological reference point and organizational core for all later Islamist groups, including al-Qaeda and Hamas." What is equally ominous for Jews and Israel is that despite Mubarak's pragmatic coexistence with Israel for the last thirty years, every Egyptian leader from Nasser through Sadat to Mubarak has enshrined Nazi Jew-hatred in mainstream Egyptian culture out of both conviction and political calculation. Nasser, trained by Nazis as a youth, spread the genocidal conspiracy theories of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion, making it a bestseller throughout the Arab world. On the Ramadan following 9/11, Mubarak presided over a thirty-week-long TV series dramatizing Elders and its genocidal message. It is impossible to assess the danger posed by a takeover of Egypt today by the Moslem Brothers without knowing that Nazism launched the Brothers and is still at their core. This response to modernity and to Jews was not predetermined by Egyptian history or culture. It was Germany under Hitler that changed the course of history for Egypt and the Middle East. How do we know all this? We know it because the Third Reich was a meticulous keeper of records." For more details on this article, reprinted at the Center for Security Policy, go here. Our own Dr. Mike Evans, recently published a novel, The Protocols of the Elders of Zion Exposed, that illuminates the incredible machinations of secret societies that believe in this evil lie that will not die - that Jews are plotting to take over the world. It's a fabrication introduced by Russian secret police, which later birthed the pogroms in Russia, was adopted by Adolf Hitler as an excuse to exterminate six million Jews during WWII, was promoted by prominent Americans like Henry Ford, and is currently revered by many Muslims worldwide as sacred text -- second only to the Quran -- including the late Osama bin Laden, and the current Iranian President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. With this lie as its backdrop, Evans book deftly illuminates "the root cause of the Middle East conflict is the refusal to acknowledge the right of the Jewish state to exist, and the right of the Jewish people to exist." Sun, 24 Jun 2012 23:12:10 -0800 Full article 1_788available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The United Nations expressed their unhappiness with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan tobuild 300 new homes in Beit El. The 30 families who currently live in Ulpana will remain in Beit El andwill be joined by 300 new families. In addition, 550 new homes have been approved in several WestBank towns. Netanyahu also announced the establishment of a ministerial committee, to ensure the government'spolicy of strengthening settlements. The US State Department slammed Netanyahu's move and called upon Israelis and Palestinians toreturn to the negotiating table. To read further go here. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:08:29 -0800 Full article 1_787available at: middleeastmediagroup.com At a conference in Jerusalem this week, former US peace envoy Dennis Ross said that "both sides"—the Israelis and the Palestinians—have lost faith in the peace process, and that is why no progress is being made. Last year, I actually stayed at the same hotel in Jerusalem as Mr. Ross and had the opportunity to observe him at work. I would love to be able to sit down with him for about five minutes and ask a couple of questions. First, I would ask him, "Given the fact that more than 100 rockets were fired at Israel from Gaza this week alone, why do you think the Israelis should have faith in the peace process?" Then I would follow up and ask, "If every weapon of every Palestinian in the region disappeared tomorrow, how many would the Israelis murder in cold blood? If every weapon of every Israeli disappeared tomorrow, how many would the Palestinians murder in cold blood?" (You probably don't need me to tell you that the answer to those last two questions is not the same number, but I don't know what Mr. Ross would say!) This practice of our government and most of the world equating the two sides in the conflict and blaming both—or even worse blaming Israel more—is repulsive. It is based on a lie, and it furthers the cause of Israel's enemies. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 22:09:57 -0800 Full article 1_785available at: middleeastmediagroup.com An Iranian journalist, Mawlud Afand, who advocates ties between Israelis and Kurds has been missing 11days. Afand lives in Iraqui Kurdistan and is the editor of the magazine Kurd-Israel, published by the Kurd-Israel Association. According to Reporters Without Borders (RSF), the Association encourages Kurdish Jews who emigratedto Israel to return to Kurdistan. RSF believes the Kurd-Israel is a "source of discord" between theKurdistan Regional government and Iran. For a more in depth look into this story go here. Please pray for the safety of Mawlud Afand and for his family. "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, togive you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11 **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:32:06 -0800 Full article 1_786available at: middleeastmediagroup.com In yet another disturbing development in the ongoing Syrian crisis, the Russian navy has dispatched at least three ships to their naval base in Tartus, Syria. Russia has a long history of supplying arms, equipment, training and even personnel to support the Syrian regime. They are doing everything possible to prop up this brutal dictatorship during the ongoing bloody civil war despite the rising death toll. As I read this story this morning, my mind went back to the story of Elisha found in 2 Kings, chapter 6. Bands of Syrian soldiers were sent to take the prophet captive. Elisha prayed, and God blinded the eyes of the enemy and delivered His people. Elisha had great power in his praying. Remember that no battle can be won in the physical realm until it is first fought and won in the spiritual realm. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:17:14 -0800 Full article 1_784available at: middleeastmediagroup.com As reported by The Times of Israel, Palestinians attacked worshippers traveling to Joseph's tomb near Nablus during a scheduled nighttime visit. The tomb is believed to be the final resting place of Joseph, a son of Jacob, and is considered a Jewish Holy site. At least 1,200 people were making the journey to the tomb in coordination with the IDF. The IDF coordinates visits to the tomb, which draws many worshipers. Palestinians began throwing rocks and firing gunshots. IDF soldiers returned fire to disperse the protestors. Several people on both sides were injured and/or arrested. The tomb has had several violent and fatal attacks between Palestinians and Israelis on an ongoing basis. To read further details, go here. Please pray for peace between these two neighboring people, who are so often in conflict."Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9 **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:51:51 -0800 Full article 1_783available at: middleeastmediagroup.com As reported by the Times of Israel, Mawlud Afand, who was born in Iran, has lived in the autonomous Kurdish region of Iraq for several years. His paper, Israel-Kurd, promotes closer relations between Iraqi Kurdistan and the Jewish State. Diyari Mohammed, a writer for Israel-Kurd, told AFP that Afand went missing June 8 after leaving for an appointment in Sulaymaniyah alone. "He called in the afternoon the next day and told us that he was on a private visit and would return back after a week," he said. A woman who spoke Persian answered Afand's phone on June 13, but it had been switched off since then, Mohammed said, adding that Afand's colleagues had raised the possibility that he had been kidnapped by Iranian intelligence. To read more, go here. Mawlud Afand is a dear friend of Dr. Michael D. Evans. Dr. Evans got to know Afand on a state visit to meet with President Massoud Barzoni of Kurdistan, and his cabinet, when Dr. Evans was writing the # 1 New York Times bestseller Beyond Iraq. Please be in prayer for the safety and protection of Mawlud Afand. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:36:35 -0800 Full article 1_782available at: middleeastmediagroup.com A steady barrage of rockets—more than 40 in just 24 hours—has rained down on southern Israel from Gaza. The Palestinian terrorists who have controlled Gaza since Israel unilaterally gave up that land in exchange for what proved to be only empty promises of peace are stepping up their attacks on Jewish civilian targets. I have been in the tiny homes and apartments of the poor Jewish people who live near the border because they cannot afford to live anywhere else. I have comforted those who lost loved ones and those who were injured in these brutal terrorist attacks. These missiles are unguided; they are simply launched into the air in hopes that they will destroy buildings or kill innocent people. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate,The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:57:21 -0800 Full article 1_781available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The ongoing chaos in Egypt continues to deepen following the runoff election for the presidency. The Muslim Brotherhood claims their candidate has won, but even if that is the case, it is unclear whether he will be allowed to take office. The Egyptian military has issued a series of rulings limiting the power of the new government, and the Egyptian courts have handed down a ruling invalidating the entire Parliament that was recently elected, leaving the future of Israel's largest neighbor shrouded in uncertainty. The radical Islamists have won every election that has been held so far, in part because of their promise to "revisit" the peace treaty with Israel that has been in place for more than thirty years. We must never forget that it is the same Muslim Brotherhood winning elections today that was responsible for the murder of Egyptian President Sadat in 1981—and they killed him because he dared to sign a peace treaty with my friend Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release isThe Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:51:19 -0800 Full article 1_780available at: middleeastmediagroup.com I am struck by the painful irony that Russia—the nation that has done the most to provide the equipment, training, technical know-how and personnel to allow Iran to build its nuclear program—is hosting the latest talks about ending it. Iran's leaders have already made it clear that they will not stop producing more highly enriched uranium, and the world has shown that they are not serious about stopping the mullahs of Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Russia has a long history of hatred, bigotry, persecution, and mass murder of Jewish people. My own great-grandfather was burned to death inside his synagogue as he celebrated the Sabbath. The crowd chanted "Christ-killers!" and cheered as those innocent Jewish lives were snuffed out. Today is no different; the Russian bear is no friend to Israel or the Jewish people. And the power and influence of Israel's enemies makes it more important than ever that Israel's friends…that you and I…raise our voices and do our duty to defend Zion from destruction. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 22:35:43 -0800 Full article 1_779available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Sniper incidents along the Gaza border continued to increase over the past several days. Following the attempt to kill an Israeli farmer last week, at least three more attacks on Jewish civilians were made from Gaza, the land Israel gave up for peace five years ago. The worst incident came as firefighters responding to a brush fire came under sniper attack! The Palestinian terrorists regard even those who defend innocent lives as legitimate targets. Of course, the security situation along the Gaza border is just one of the threats that confronts Israel right now. From my sources in the Holy Land, I am hearing that the level of concern and fear is rising along with the threats. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 22:23:56 -0800 Full article 1_778available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Israel's Vice Prime Minister, Moshe Ya'Alon, a man I know well, has served the Jewish state all of his life. Prior to taking his political position, he was the chief of staff of the Israeli Defense Forces. Ya'Alon is an expert on security and defense issues and a crucial part of my friend Prime Minister Netanyahu's inner circle of advisors. In a recent interview, Ya'Alon addressed those who think Israel is talking tough in an effort to influence the world to further pressure Iran. "We are not bluffing," Ya'Alon said. Israel is preparing for war because Iran cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons. A nuclear Iran is an annoying problem to be managed for much of the world, but it is a life and death threat to the very existence of Israel. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release isThe Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 22:32:55 -0800 Full article 1_777available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Elliot Abrams was deputy national security advisor in the second Bush Administration when Israel made the decision to bomb the Syrian nuclear reactor at al-Kabir. Recently he spoke about that decision and how Washington tried to convince Israel to wait for diplomatic pressure to work. It is so much like what is happening now with Iran that I was fascinated. Abrams said, "We took it all to the president—covert options, military options, diplomatic options—and he chose the wrong option." Israel did act, and they ended Syria's nuclear program in a single strike. Washington was wrong, and Jerusalem was right. Of course, this is exactly the scenario that is unfolding again with regards to Iran's nuclear program. It is much more advanced and diversified than Syria's, but the same decision must be made—take action or wait and hope for the best. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sat, 16 Jun 2012 20:13:12 -0800 Full article 1_774available at: middleeastmediagroup.com I have been telling you about the Iranian threat—not just to Israel, but to America and the rest of the world. Now Israel's President Shimon Peres has laid out the nature of the threat we face in clear and unmistakable terms. Speaking at an event in Washington this week, Peres warned that if Iran succeeds in completing their nuclear weapons work, "the whole Middle East will become the victim." While many world leaders, and sadly many in Washington, are content to look the other way and ignore the growing threat from Tehran, the Jewish people do not have that luxury. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sat, 16 Jun 2012 20:04:41 -0800 Full article 1_776available at: middleeastmediagroup.com More than fifty international groups and United Nations agencies have issued a statement calling for Israel to end the security blockade that prevents weapons from being shipped to the terrorists in Gaza. The blockade was put in place when the Hamas movement took control of Gaza. Hamas has been and remains officially committed to the destruction of Israel. Nothing shocks me when it comes to the world hating Israel and supporting its enemies, but this latest statement is so clueless about reality that it's hard to believe. Just yesterday I told you about an Israeli farmer who was almost killed by a sniper from Gaza while plowing his fields. The world doesn't care what the Palestinians do to the Jews because most of the world hates the Jews; they are just too smart to say so in public. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sat, 16 Jun 2012 20:03:29 -0800 Full article 1_775available at: middleeastmediagroup.com An Israeli farmer working in his field near the Gaza border was forced to take cover behind his tractor to find shelter from a terrorist sniper in Gaza yesterday. The incident occurred near the location where two Israeli soldiers were injured by sniper fire last month. The man was plowing in the field when the first bullet shattered the windshield of his tractor. He was able to hide until IDF soldiers arrived to escort him safely from the area. I have stood in those fields near the border with Gaza and met with many of the poor Jewish people who live there in their homes which are constantly under threat of attack. I have done my best as your ambassador to bring them comfort and hope. And as you read this story, I want you to remember that Gaza is land that Israel gave up, forcing every Jewish person living there to evacuate and leave their homes and land behind, in exchange for peace.That hasn't happened, and it will never happen as long as those who wish to see Israel destroyed and every Jewish person killed are in control. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 15 Jun 2012 23:25:17 -0800 Full article 1_773available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Even as Russian President Vladimir Putin is in talks with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Russia is flexing its muscles in the Middle East. Bringing back echoes of the 1960s and 1970s, Russia is sending a wave of attack helicopters to Syria to try to help prop up their client regime and keep their influence in the region. At least 13,000 people have been killed in the bloody revolt against the Assad dictatorship. And though the Syrian people deserve freedom, I fear that they will find themselves following the path of Egypt as the end result of a successful overthrow of the regime is likely to be an even worse extremist Islamic government. Hezbollah terrorists are hard at work trying to gain control of Syria's weapons of mass destruction. Elements of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard are butchering civilians and seeking power for themselves. All of this is happening just across Israel's border with Syria—and it threatens to spill over and bring war again to the Jewish state. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 22:37:08 -0800 Full article 1_772available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has reportedly begun posting Internet advertisements offering training for prospective suicide bombers to target US, Israeli, British and French targets. Ads have been posted on a number of jihadist forums and websites, asking for volunteers. "The aim of this training is to continue with our brothers who are seeking to carry out operations that make for great killing and slaughtering of the enemies of Islam," the advertisement says. "It is a complete jihadist operation to be carried out by a single bomber. "This is the nature of the enemy that faces Israel—and us—today. We must never forget the deadly serious threat. These people cannot be negotiated or bargained with; they can only be stopped. And because this is a spiritual battle, it must be fought and won not just with armies and intelligence services, but with the prayers of God's people. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 22:06:16 -0800 Full article 1_771available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Continuing to ratchet up the rhetoric and threats against Israel, Brigadier-General Yahya Rahim Safavi claimed that Iran has the missile capacity to strike "all parts of Israel." Safavi, who is a top military advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, made the remarks to Iran's state media as part of a broader diatribe against the foes of Iran's nuclear program. He also threated that Iran could strike all of the US military bases in the Middle East in retaliation for any attack on Iran. The purpose of Iran could not possibly be more clearly stated. The fact that most of the world is ignoring their threats to rain death and destruction down on Israel simply proves that the lessons of history are again being ignored. There were ample warnings leading up to the Holocaust…and the Iranians have the same goal in mind. They are telling the truth about what they want—and yet so few believe them. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:59:07 -0800 Full article 1_770available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The ongoing negotiations over Iran's nuclear weapons program with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have broken down again. One IAEA official called it "disappointing," but it can hardly be a surprise to anyone who has paid the least bit of attention to Iran's track record. They delay and stall and agree to talk only to change their minds. It is obvious that they are simply playing for time, hoping to prevent any serious steps being taken to stop their evil work. The Iranians continue to refuse to allow IAEA inspections of most of their nuclear sites, despite past agreements to do so. And at this point, no further talks are scheduled to be held. The threat posed to the Jewish state by Iran's nuclear program cannot be overstated. It is literally a matter of life and death. The world may give Iran a pass on their evil work, but Israel cannot afford to do so forever. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:53:25 -0800 Full article 1_769available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The head of the Israeli Defense Forces, Lt. General Benny Gantz, stated yesterday in no uncertain terms that if Israel must take military action to halt Iran's nuclear weapons program, they are prepared. Gantz said that the Iranian nuclear threat demands that Israel be ready with a credible strike plan, and he asserted, "we are super-ready." I have been telling you for weeks what I have been hearing from inside Israel and from other contacts—the clock is ticking loudly. Most of the rest of the world is content to sit back and watch and wait, but while Iran is a dangerous problem for the rest of the world, they are a deadly threat to Israel. The Jewish state cannot afford to wait until Iran has nuclear weapons—or even until they get so far advanced in their work that they can no longer be stopped. When the Iranians say they want Israel "wiped off the map," they are not engaging in rhetoric; that is exactly what they mean, and the threat must be taken as the deadly serious thing that it is. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 8 Jun 2012 23:25:10 -0800 Full article 1_768available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Iran has revealed plans to build a second nuclear reactor in Bushehr next year, supposedly for the purpose of power generation. Iran was able to begin operating its first reactor last fall after receiving considerable help from the Russians. Iran's President Ahmadinejad is meeting Russia's President Putin this coming week, and it is believed the lure of Iran's oil wealth will overcome any world objections to Russia's continuing support for Iran's deadly nuclear weapons work. This is just the latest indication that Iran cares not at all for world opinion; they care about power and the means to strike the Jewish state. Iran is not going to stop or back down. They are going to continue until either they are stopped or until they reach their goal. This central truth is one much of the world will not face…but it is a grim reality that you and I must address together. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 8 Jun 2012 23:22:35 -0800 Full article 1_767available at: middleeastmediagroup.com I hear prophetic hoof beats in the news today. A military source has revealed that the US is basing a number of our most advanced warplanes, the new F-22 Raptor, in the United Arab Emirates. The Raptor offers amazing airstrike and stealth capability, allowing it to remain undetected while launching attacks deep into enemy territory along with providing air superiority and cover. This deployment is believed to be part of the ASB—Air, Sea Battle—strategy developed to ensure that the crucial Strait of Hormuz remains open in the event of war. The pieces are being put into place for the war to come. The unseen evil behind the political power of Iran…the same demonic force that Daniel confronted in prayer centuries ago is active and at work. And we MUST oppose him through prayer and fasting just as Daniel did for the victory to be won. I am asking you to join me today in a special time of urgent prayer for the deliverance of Israel. Time is running out! **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 8 Jun 2012 23:18:54 -0800 Full article 1_766available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, discusses solutions for the security threats to Israel that can also bring about peace in the region. His speech, presented May 29th to the International Conference on Security Challenges of the 21st Century, is reprinted here in part, courtesy of the IMFA. I would like to speak about the goals of peace, the manner in which to attain it, and above all, the conditions necessary to uphold it. A peace agreement with the Palestinians is necessary first and foremost to prevent a bi-national state. It is preferable to live in peace. Peace is better than any other situation, but we need to prevent a bi-national state, as well as strengthen the future of Israel as a Jewish and democratic country… Peace between Israel and the Palestinians is in the clear interest of both peoples, but it must be said clearly that there are things that peace with the Palestinians will not bring. Despite popular opinion, peace with the Palestinians will not ensure regional peace. Tremendous historic forces are working in the area in opposition to regional peace, and they will continue to unsettle our environment. On a day to day basis, they work to destroy the State of Israel and they are interested in undermining any peace agreement - those that have been signed and those that we hope to sign in the future. These extremist forces are motivated by religious fanaticism and a fundamental objection to Western culture, of which Israel is a clear representative… There are four threats that challenge the State of Israel today and threaten it and peace. We are prepared to provide a response for each and every one of them. The four threats are nuclear, missiles, cyber and vast weapons reserves that are being stockpiled in our region. There is also a fifth threat that I will discuss later…" To read the full transcript go here. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 8 Jun 2012 10:26:49 -0800 Full article 1_765available at: middleeastmediagroup.com KFAR MENACHEM, Israel (JTA) - It's become a mainstay of Saturday nights on the Ben Yehuda Street pedestrian mall in Jerusalem. Between the crowds of Israeli revelers and American teens at the frozen-yogurt shops, a group of Koreans singing hymns vies for attention. It's one of the most public signs of Israel's small but growing community of South Koreans, many of whom come to the Holy Land because they are evangelical Christians. Not far from Ben Yehuda, there is a Korean restaurant on nearby Shamai Street and five small Korean churches. "Israel reflects the truth of the Tanach," Yung Doo, a Korean man in his late 30s who moved to Israel two years ago with his family to pursue a graduate degree in Bible studies, said, using the Hebrew word for Bible. "This is the land of David and Saul." While official estimates are hard to come by, South Korea's ambassador to Israel, Ilsoo Kim, estimates that there are about 800 Koreans in about 300 families living in Israel. The number, he said, has been growing in recent years. They mainly reside around the French Hill and Pisgat Ze'ev neighborhoods in the Jerusalem area. Most Koreans in Israel are visitors to the country on multiyear student visas. A handful have come to Israel to stay. Kim OK Kyung, 67, is a gregarious Korean-American transplant who arrived from New Jersey three years ago with her husband, a pastor, who had just retired from his church. "There is no place in the world like Jerusalem," said Kyung, who calls herself Hannah, after the mother of the biblical Samuel, and peppers her speech with quotations from the Bible. "He who blesses the children of Abraham will be blessed and he who curses Israel will be cursed," she said, citing a passage in the Bible often quoted by evangelical Christians. "The president of Iran cursed Israel. I want to see what will happen to him." There are a number of similarities between Israeli and Korean cultures: a strong focus on education, a proficient high tech-sector, compulsory military service for males and, perhaps most importantly, an existential threat from neighbors. "The North invaded once in 1950," Kim said. "Then the 1967 war took place and people saw what Israelis were doing: overwhelming their enemy's forces. Our teachers told us to learn from Israel. If [the North] invades, we have to do the same thing. Our memory of Israel started that day." Hyounju Ji, who lives in Kibbutz Kfar Menachem, is one of an estimated 40 Koreans in Israel married to Israelis. As a volunteer at the kibbutz 13 years ago, she met the man who would become her husband. She married him over her parent's objections. "Korea is a really closed society. They don't like mixed couples," she said. "Israeli and Korean character is very similar. They're both so proud of their people and want to keep their uniqueness." Helen Kim, a sociologist at Whitman College in Washington State and a second-generation Korean-American who studies the relationships between Asians and Jews, said she is not surprised by the Korean identification with Israel. "There is a general acceptance or understanding and looking to Jews as really smart, well-educated, financially strong people. For a country that has experienced a lot of economic and political change over such a short time that hasn't always been on the upswing, it's not surprising that they would look to Jewish texts and to the Jewish people as examples of a people that have weathered the worst of all storms for close to 6,000 years," Kim said. For visitors such as Yung Doo, the connection is far more personal. (To read this complete article go to Love for the Bible behind South Koreans' interest in Israel) **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 8 Jun 2012 02:18:14 -0800 Full article 1_764available at: middleeastmediagroup.com JERUSALEM - Egypt's first round of presidential voting wrapped up on May 24th with the crop of viable candidates down to just a handful, and next door in Israel, policymakers are already scrambling to sort the bad options from the worse. For all his faults, Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak was a reliable, if remote, Israeli ally for three decades until his ouster in a popular uprising last year. Subsequent parliamentary elections over the winterbrought an Islamist rout, with the long-banned Muslim Brotherhood winning half of all seats and even harder-line Salafis taking another quarter. It's too early to tell if the next president will be an Islamist, but even if not, a new constitution could grant Egypt's formerly rubber-stamp parliament real powers (the panel tasked with writing the charter has been suspended amid bickering over its own Islamist-heavy composition). "The changes in Israeli-Egyptian ties will be wide and deep," saysYoram Meital, chair of Middle East Studies at Ben-Gurion University in Beersheba. "Egypt is about to make a number of revisions to its security and foreign policies that many in Israel, particularly our decision makers, view with trepidation." Mubarak's predecessor, Anwar Sadat, signed the Camp David Accords with Israel in 1978, followed a year later by a formal peace agreement — the first ever by an Arab leader. The deal has never been popular among Egyptians (Sadat paid for it with his life), and in the presidential campaigns since Mubarak's ouster, Islamist and non-Islamist candidates alike have called for the treaty's revision or outright annulment. Israel officials most dread the prospect of an Islamist president. Aboul Fotouh regularly refers to Egypt's neighbor as the "Zionist entity," and the mainstream Brothers can themselves match any other Islamists for pure anti-Zionist and Judeophobic bombast. Morsi sat front row at a recent stadium rally as a preacher pledged the candidate would revive the Islamic caliphate, this time in Jerusalem: "Banish the sleep from the eyes of the Jews," chanted an MC, "Come on, you lovers of martyrdom, you are all Hamas!" (In Arabic it rhymes.) Jerusalem has legitimate cause for concern — of the five frontrunners, four have called for an overhaul of Camp David, Aboul Fotouh called it a "national security threat." (TO READ THIS COMPLETE ARTICLE GO TO Sleepless in Jerusalem - by Oren Kessler) **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 8 Jun 2012 01:22:16 -0800 Full article 1_763available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Once an ardently anti-Israel and anti-Semitic radical Muslim, now a proud Zionist. Not too many people own that bio, but that's exactly how Kasim Hafeez describes himself. Hafeez was born into a British Muslim household to Pakistani parents "and with the constant drip of indoctrination at home and in my circle of friends, became both anti-Israeli and anti-Semitic in my teen years," he writes on his website. He says his father would frequently praise Adolf Hitler, describing the Nazi dictator's only shortcoming as his failure to kill even more Jews during the Holocaust. In his community, he was bombarded with messages calling for the destruction of Israel which was perpetually presented as a terror state. Hafeez says he bullied Jews in college and it was only after reading Alan Dershowitz's "The Case for Israel" that he began to doubt his beliefs. In fact he had planned to read the book as an exercise in deconstructing the "vile Zionist propaganda," but it ended up challenging him to the core. He did what few would do in his shoes. He decided to challenge his own prejudices and in 2007 got on a plane to visit the state so despised by his community. He was shocked by what he saw and writes in an op-ed: I did not encounter an apartheid racist state, but rather, quite the opposite. I was confronted by synagogues, mosques and churches, by Jews and Arabs living together, by minorities playing huge parts in all areas of Israeli life, from the military to the judiciary. It was shocking and eye-opening. This wasn't the evil Zionist Israel that I had been told about. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 8 Jun 2012 00:20:13 -0800 Full article 1_762available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Next week at a summit in Beijing, China, Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Every student of Bible prophecy knows from the words of Ezekiel that these nations are the end-time enemies of Israel. Along with China, Russia has provided much of the material and technology to allow Iran to continue their nuclear weapons program. These nations are no friends to the Jewish state, and this meeting is yet one more indication that time is growing short. My friend, you and I are living in prophetic days, and we must be faithful to do our part in defense of God's Chosen People. Today marks the 45thanniversary of Israel's stunning victory over much larger opposition forces during the Six Day War. On this anniversary, Israel once again faces a grave threat to her very survival—the threat of nuclear Iran. During the Six Day War, courageous Israeli soldiers risked and gave their lives for the defense of the Jewish state while most of the world looked on, doing nothing to support them. Today that same scenario is playing out again. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 5 Jun 2012 20:05:37 -0800 Full article 1_761available at: middleeastmediagroup.com It was forty-five years ago today that Israel launched "Operation Focus" which was the first in winning what we now call the Six Day War. Though outnumbered by the Egyptian air force more than two to one, the Israeli air force launched a successful raid that bypassed the Egyptian troops and air defenses at the border and destroyed most of Egypt's air force on the ground in a single raid. More than 300 Egyptian planes were destroyed against the loss of only 19 Israeli planes. Israeli soldiers followed up the successful air assault by striking across the desert to cut off the Egyptian supply lines. The massive Egyptian army was taken by surprise. They had focused their defenses on the roads, not expecting danger from the sands of the Sinai Peninsula. God worked a great miracle on that first day of the war that allowed the nation of Israel to survive an overwhelming number of enemies. And today you and I are taking part in the defense of Israel from another threat of destruction through our prayers. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 5 Jun 2012 11:11:47 -0800 Full article 1_760available at: middleeastmediagroup.com As we prepare to celebrate the 45thanniversary of Israel's stunning victory over much larger opposition forces during the Six Day War, Israel once again faces a grave threat to her very survival—the threat of nuclear Iran. During the Six Day War, courageous Israeli soldiers risked and gave their lives for the defense of the Jewish state while most of the world looked on, doing nothing to support them. Today that same scenario is playing out again. Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister, my friend Moshe Ya'alon, pointed out this weekend that more than 20% of the highly enriched uranium that Iran has produced to date has been enriched during the past three months while the world has been negotiating with Iran to halt its work. Ya'alon said Iran is "laughing all the way to a bomb" stringing along the talks as a way to prevent military action while continuing their evil work. General Ya'alon noted that the problem is that Iran's leaders do not believe America and the West are serious about doing whatever is necessary to stop them. Though the Obama Administration says that a nuclear Iran is unacceptable, many in both Israel and Iran do not believe that the US would take military action without some further provocation beyond Iran's nuclear work. As a result, Iran is continuing full speed ahead on its nuclear weapons program. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news siteJerusalemWorldNewswhere you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 4 Jun 2012 23:00:00 -0800 Full article 1_759available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Forty-five years ago tomorrow, the Six Day War began. Responding to Egypt's closure of the Suez Canal and massing of troops along both the Egyptian and Syrian borders, the Israeli Defense Forces launched a hugely successful air and ground assault that destroyed much of the enemy air and ground forces, and cemented Israel's standing as a nation that could and would defend itself. Of course, one of the most important outcomes of this conflict was the reunification of Jerusalem; for the first time in centuries, the Holy City was again under Israeli control. Today a new generation must face a new set of threats to Israel's survival. The head of Israel's Shin Bet security service, Yoram Cohen, sounded the alarm in a briefing to the Knesset about Iran's role in the increasing number of terrorist attacks and plots against Israel and Jewish people around the world. Cohen said that Iran has funded a massive effort to train, equip, and provide the means for terrorist missions…and that the dozens of attacks and plots that have been publicized are "only a fraction" of the total plots that have been thwarted by Israeli security. Cohen also warned that Iran has turned Gaza into a "giant arms warehouse" with thousands of rockets, missiles, mortars and other military equipment that is ready to be used against Israel by Hamas whenever Iran gives the word. The number of terrorist attacks on Israel this year is up dramatically over the past two years, and Israel's security and defense forces are working diligently to defend the nation from the growing threat. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 4 Jun 2012 22:56:07 -0800 Full article 1_758available at: middleeastmediagroup.com An IDF soldier was killed yesterday when a Palestinian terrorist cut the border fence and entered Israel from Gaza. The terrorist, believed to be part of Islamic Jihad, opened fire on the troops who responded to the incursion, killing one Israeli before being killed himself. An Israeli officer indicated that individual was part of a larger planned attack, but the rapid response prevented any further infiltration. Nearly 23,000 Israelis have been killed in wars and terrorist attacks since the rebirth of the Jewish state in 1948. The cost of freedom is high indeed. And the Iranians continue to pour hundreds of millions of dollars into arming and training Palestinian terrorist groups to attack Israel. Their belief is that if enough attacks are launched, Israel can be distracted and perhaps deterred from launching an attack to halt Iran's nuclear program. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sat, 2 Jun 2012 07:37:54 -0800 Full article 1_757available at: middleeastmediagroup.com WASHINGTON- Former US presidents, state secretaries and a long line of Hollywood stars and business tycoons will take part in a special event to be hosted by President Barack Obama in honor of Shimon Peres .The White House is set to host a grandiose dinner on June 13 during which Obama will award Peres with the Medal of Freedom .The White House has invited former presidents Jimmy Carter, George Bush Senior, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. The dinner will take place at the State Dining Room which can hold up to 120 people.Obama wishes to pay special tribute to Peres and that is why he has decided to separate this event from the one which honored this year's other 12 Medal of Freedom recipients which was held earlier this week. For more details, go here: http://www.ynetnews.com/ articles/0,7340,L-4236822,00. html **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 1 Jun 2012 02:37:35 -0800 Full article 1_756available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Lital Asher-Dotan explained why Proctor & Gamble calls Israel a startup nation: -Israel has the highest density of tech start-ups in the world. Israel has about 80 companies listed on NASDAQ, more than all of Europe, Japan, Korea, India, and China combined. -Israel is the biggest destination for global venture capital per capita. In recent years, many US based VCs have opened Israeli funds and/or Israeli offices - Sequoia ($580M), Benchmark ($490M). Greylock, Battery Ventures, Bessemer. Main accelerators in Israel are: Microsoft, VentureGeeks, The Junction, TechLoft, DreamIT Ventures,The Hive, UpWestLabs, The Library, and MobileMonday. - Israel raises 2.5 times as much global venture capital as the U.S., 30 times more than Europe, 80 times more than India, and 350 times more than China. -Israel has twice the number of engineers per capita than the US and Japan. 34% of its population holds university degrees (24% of the work force). - Israel has the highest level of R&D spending relative to GDP in the world: 4,9% in 2009. OECD average is 2,3%. - Israel holds the largest number of Nobel Prize winners this past decade. -In Israel, Military technology is often transferred to other areas. For instance, Based on real-time image processing technology from Rafael's Missile Division, Dr. Gabi Iddan from Given Imaging developed the PillCam™ capsule endoscope - the first ingestible camera in a pill for detection of GI disorders. To read more, go here: http://www.forbes.com/sites/ ricardogeromel/2012/05/16/ procter-and-gamble-israel- startup/ **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 31 May 2012 23:20:18 -0800 Full article 1_755available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Iran's President Ahmadinejad claimed again this week that Iran's increased uranium enrichment is "not a step toward a bomb." He said this despite recent evidence that Iran is now enriching uranium to a level more than five times that needed for any peaceful purpose. And yesterday surveillance satellite photos were released that show Iran is apparently taking steps to conceal their nuclear program work. The satellites showed that buildings at the Parchin military facility have been "completely razed." Analysts believed this demolition was done to conceal any evidence of illegal enrichment or nuclear weapons work ahead of Iran possibly allowing inspection of the site. As Israel's Defense Minister Ehud Barak has pointed out, Iran is "playing for time" hoping to forestall a military strike by dragging out negotiations, but each day that passes brings the mullahs of Tehran one day closer to having the means to destroy Israel. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 31 May 2012 21:20:35 -0800 Full article 1_754available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Nazi war criminal Klaas Faber, who escaped to Germany in 1952 after being sentenced to death in the Netherlands for his role in the murder of 22 people, has died at the age of 90 in Ingolstadt in Bavaria, AFP quoted a hospital source as saying on Saturday. Faber had been living in Inglostadt for decades, according to the source, and he had evaded numerous Dutch attempts to have him extradited to serve his sentence, which had been commuted to life in prison. Klaas Faber was a former member of the Nazi SS Silver Fir unit. He was sentenced to death in the Netherlands in 1947, escaping to Germany while awaiting execution. Faber was number two on the Simon Wiesenthal's most wanted Nazi war criminals list. A German court dismissed the charges against Faber in 1957, citing a lack of evidence. Bavarian authorities resisted all efforts by Dutch authorities to have Faber rearrested and extradited. Faber was a Dutch national, but was given German citizenship automatically as a member of the SS. He worked at the Westerbork transit camp in the Netherlands. His unit killed "anti-German" Dutch citizens during the German occupation of the Netherlands. According to Dr. Michael D. Evans, Faber was responsible for the deaths of Casper and Betsy ten Boom. "As Chairman of the Ten Boom house I spoke at the Yad Vashem ceremony when they were inducted into the Hall of Righteous Among the Nations. When he was alive, Casper ten Boom once said "I pity them." His daughter, Corrie ten Boom replied, "The Jews, Father?" "No, the Germans, Corrie. For they have touched the apple of God's eye and will be cursed by God almighty." This former SS member lived as free man for decades after escaping from a Dutch prison while awaiting execution for murder of 22. Full article here. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 31 May 2012 05:38:46 -0800 Full article 1_753available at: middleeastmediagroup.com (Reuters) - Security experts said on Monday a highly sophisticated computer virus is infecting computers inIranand other Middle East countries and may have been deployed at least five years ago to engage in state-sponsored cyber espionage. Evidence suggest that the virus, dubbed Flame, may have been built on behalf of the same nation or nations that commissioned the Stuxnet worm that attacked Iran's nuclear program in 2010, according to Kaspersky Lab, the Russian cyber security software maker that took credit for discovering the infections. Kaspersky researchers said they have yet to determine whether Flame had a specific mission like Stuxnet, and declined to say who they think built it. Iran has accused the United States and Israel of deploying Stuxnet. Cyber security experts said the discovery publicly demonstrates what experts privy to classified information have long known: that nations have been using pieces of malicious computer code as weapons to promote their security interests for several years. "This is one of many, many campaigns that happen all the time and never make it into the public domain," said Alexander Klimburg, a cyber security expert at the Austrian Institute for International Affairs.Read full article here. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNewswhere you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 30 May 2012 20:44:45 -0800 Full article 1_752available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Iran plans to build a second nuclear power plant by early 2014, French news agency Agence France-Presse reported. "Iran will build a 1,000-megawatt nuclear power plant in Bushehr next year," Iran's Atomic Energy Organization head Fereydoon Abbasi Davani reportedly told state television. According to AFP, he was referring to the Iranian calendar year, which runs from March 2013 to March 2014. The southern city of Bushehr is the site of Iran's sole nuclear power plant, started by German engineers in the 1970s. It went online in September, with Russian help. Read full article here. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 30 May 2012 20:38:35 -0800 Full article 1_751available at: middleeastmediagroup.com It was revealed over the weekend that a second major computer virus is affecting computer networks within Iran. Nicknamed "Flame," this virus like the "Stuxnet" virus before it appears to be part of an intentional effort to cripple Iran's computing capacity. Security experts said they had not determined whether it was focused specifically on the nuclear refining process like the first virus but did say that it was "massive" and has apparently been operating for quite some time. Though no one has claimed responsibility for either virus, many believe Israel has had a hand in developing them as a means of slowing Iran's nuclear progress without the consequences of open war. We must continue to pray for and support God's Chosen People as they face this life-and-death struggle for survival. Israel cannot survive a nuclear Iran, and God has given us a great tool to help the Jewish people in the Jerusalem World Center. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 30 May 2012 20:06:44 -0800 Full article 1_750available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The tug-of-war in Syria is manned by Salafist jihadists on one side and a number of Islamic sectarian groups on the other. The prize: the land that borders northeastern Israel. The continuing transformation of President Basher Assad's challengers into al Qaeda-controlled fanatics does a great disservice to the Syrians who simply wanted freedom. The people find it impossible to equate with the extremists. As the realization grows that al Qaeda radicals have orchestrated the rebellion, the more cohesive becomes the backers of Assad. In the midst of the chaos, one thing seems clear: there is currently no viable replacement for the Alawite government in Syria. The Syrian National Council (SNC), until recently headed by the exiled Burhan Ghalioun, was the main challenger in the war against Assad. It seems about to collapse after Chalioun's resignation. He apparently recognized that he had no control—neither over the various groups nor the Free Syrian Army (FSA), the combat faction in the fight against Assad. Of course, once the winds of revolution began to blow across the country, the Muslim Brotherhood was waiting in the wings—just as it had in Egypt—to edge its way to the forefront of the battle. It has achieved its purpose in usurping the uprising to become its mainstay. Moreover, the Muslim Brothers, with their global connections, offer a channel for radicals from Muslim countries worldwide to become soldiers in the anti-Assad war. This has resulted in a surge of former fighters from Libya, Iraq, Tunisia, Pakistan, and even Afghanistan into the FSA in Syria. Also eager to join in the battle against the Alawite regime are European-grown Islamic fanatics who have swelled the ranks to what some observers consider as many as 15,000 terrorists with al Qaeda ties. Syria has apparently become a nesting ground where jihadi "birds of a feather" can spread their wings of war. It appears that many have become disenchanted with the conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan and are looking for a new place to spread the hatred of jihad. In a recent and rare media appearance, President Assad revealed that a number of what he called "foreign mercenaries" had been captured or killed. He confirmed that al Qaeda operatives were among those fighting alongside his antagonists. Bashar Ja'afari, Syrian ambassador to the UN verified that almost thirty foreigners had been arrested; most from al Qaeda. Al Qaeda in Tunisia announced that five of its members were killed in the city of Homs in Syria, although no concrete proof has been offered to their families. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon proffered the opinion that al Qaeda was responsible for at least two lethal car bombings in the country during the month of May. Again, he offered no tangible evidence. As further proof of al Qaeda interference, Osama bin Laden's successor, Ayman al-Zawahiri, called on Muslim militants to join opposition forces in Syria against what some have labeled the blasphemous "Baathist regime." Many of the recruits are drawn from organizations wallowing in total confusion such as: Jund el-Cham, Osbat al-Ansar andFatah el-Islam. They are now finding a home amidst the rubble of Homs and Syrian refugee camps across the border in Turkey. In early May the ship Lutfullah 2 was intercepted in the Mediterranean and taken to the port at Tripoli, Lebanon. It was laden with some 150 tons of war materiel intended for the Syrian rebels. It was proof positive that countries such as Turkey and Libya are determined to aid the opposition forces. Ambassador Ja'afari wrote to the UN Secretary General that "Libya and Turkey are cooperating with other states to send murderous weapons to terrorist groups" in Syria. In Iran, sources indicated that Abd el-Hakim Belhaj, an infamous al Qaeda leader in Libya, had overseen talks concerning providing weapons to Assad's challengers. The source also indicated that Belhaj was personally leading a group of some 700 terrorists in Syria. It seems obvious that the Syrian uprising has been hijacked by Muslim radicals linked to al Qaeda, and that does not bode well for the populace. The freedom seekers are now fighting on two fronts: against both Assad and al Qaeda—providing ammunition for Assad to fight even harder to oust the fanatics from his country. In an interview with Reuters' journalist Khaled Yacoub Oweis in May 2012, Assad had a warning to those Arab countries allowing al Qaeda operatives to enter Syria: "… if you sow chaos in Syria you might be infected by it yourself…." The pointed warning was taken to heart by Bahraini, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates leaders who cautioned their people to avoid travel to Lebanon because the uprising in Syria has caused tension, especially in the border regions shared by the two countries. Saudis have also warned its citizens to avoid the region after two Saudi's were taken hostage and brutalized for more than a week. In Lebanon, the Alawite and Sunni factions have squared off against each other, indicative of the possibility of a wider conflict which could draw Saudi Arabia and its allies into the fray. Ambassador Ja'afari has also accused Syria's next-door neighbor of harboring armed revolutionaries. He points the finger at al Qaeda and the Muslim Brotherhood, organizations he feels are working together to foster rebellion. He has also accused Muslim charities, two of which are headed by the scion of Rafik al-Hariri, the martyred Lebanese statesman, of using funds to give safe haven to terrorists aiding the Syrian opposition. In Lebanon, government forces detained Shadi al-Mawlawi, a Salafi sheikh, who is renowned for his poisonous assaults against Assad. This was the sign for the beginning of aggressions between the Sunnis and Alawites living in Tripoli, Lebanon. This festering sore that holds the germs could erupt into a full-fledged epidemic in that country. The possibilities of insurrection have become so apparent that Lebanese troops were sent into the area to institute a provisional but unstable armistice. The result could well be another Cold War with Russia, Syria, Iran, and its Hezbollah proxies on one team, and the US, Turkey, France, and Great Britain on the opposite—and with tiny Israel caught in the crosshairs, again. As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli people watch the gory clashes between Assad and the Syrian people, they must be uncertain which is the lesser of two evils: One, Assad remains in power and reinforces his role as an Iranian proxy; or two, Assad falls and the country dives headlong into total chaos. Unfortunately, many in the Knesset and numerous Israeli intelligence specialists believe the "chaos" scenario will prevail. Those beliefs are based on the declining allegiance of Assad's security detail, economic considerations, growing protests in major cities, and at some point, possible international intervention. While the world—East and West—waggles its fingers and shakes its collective heads in consternation over events in Lebanon and Syria, innocent civilians are dying daily in the streets of Syria's cities, towns, and villages. Meanwhile Russia, the sleeping bear, is beginning to rouse from its slumber. If Russian President Vladimir Putin were to issue the order to rescue Assad and his Alawite regime from their enemies, it would re-establish an overt Soviet presence in the Middle East—one that has been missing since 1972. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 29 May 2012 19:55:04 -0800 Full article 1_749available at: middleeastmediagroup.com A new United Nations report has revealed a massive increase in Iran's nuclear capacity this year. Despite the international embargo that is supposed to be in place, Iran has increased their number of centrifuges by more than 50% since February and has now enriched uranium to at least 27%. This represents a new level of technical ability and brings them even closer to having nuclear warheads. They are already capable of producing dangerous "dirty bombs" to release low-level radiation and devastate Israel's cities. The world is talking about relaxing sanctions due to Iran's "cooperation." I can't help but wonder what a lack of cooperation would look like! The simple truth is that Iran desperately wants nuclear weapons to fulfill their dream of destroying Israel. The prayers of God's people—faithful friends of Israel like you and me—are vital to defending the Jewish people from destruction. And the Jerusalem Prayer Team is leading that effort around the globe. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 29 May 2012 18:58:33 -0800 Full article 1_748available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Iranian authorities this week were promoting the so-called Gospel of Barnabas. The work, which was discovered in Turkey more than ten years ago, claims that Jesus was not the Son of God and was never crucified. Iranian leaders said the work would "undermine Christianity" and promote Islam around the world. Years ago, my friend Prime Minister Netanyahu told me, "The Iranians don't hate you because of us; they hate us because of you. You are the 'Great Satan' and we are the 'Little Satan.'" We are standing with Israel against the Iranian threat, but at the same time, we are also standing for our own freedom. The enemies of Israel and the Jewish people are also the enemies of the West and of Christianity, and we must fight the spiritual battle so that they will be defeated. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 29 May 2012 18:56:12 -0800 Full article 1_747available at: middleeastmediagroup.com PM Benjamin Netanyahu this week warned the world powers against letting Iran "push them around," toughening his stance in a last-ditch effort to head off a nuclear agreement between the world powers and Iran at talks slated to start Wednesday in Baghdad. The prime minister restated his desired outcome from the talks between Iran and the six world powers: that Iran is to stop all uranium enrichment, get rid of all enriched uranium already produced, and dismantle the underground enrichment facility at Fordo. Netanyahu implied the US, Russia, China, France, Britain and Germany were acting naively in the face of Iranian deceit. "During the last few weeks I've heard those who would doubt Iranian intentions. They say that when Iran's leaders declare their desire to wipe Israel off the map, the comments actually mean something else in Farsi." He added: "It would be interesting to hear what they have to say about comments made by the chief of staff of Iran's military just yesterday, that Iran must destroy Israel." (Ha'aretz) Israel is rapidly entering into the hour of greatest need, with the most difficult of security decisions to be made by her government, intelligence and military leaders. The entire world - with the Jewish state at the forefront of nations most hated by Iran - is threatened with a major war as hour by hour diplomatic means to end the threat of Iran's nuclear weapons development fail. Those who love Israel please intercede that divine mercy and intervention will provide strategies and solutions to this most pressing of all global threats being made by the Islamic Republic. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 25 May 2012 14:21:07 -0800 Full article 1_746available at: middleeastmediagroup.com In his Jerusalem Day remarks earlier this week, my dear old friend Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that the pressure from the world for Israel to give up much of Jerusalem and control of the Temple Mount would be a "fatal mistake." Citing Israel's commitment to ensuring religious freedom and access to the holy sites of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam (which was not true under Muslim rule), Netanyahu said, "Only under Israeli control, will this accessibility... and freedom of religion continue. The Temple Mount is in our hands, and ... it shall remain in our hands." Israel is the only nation in the world that is not allowed to choose its own capital city. Despite the ancient historical connections of the Jewish people to the Holy City, diplomatic and political leaders from around the globe continue to insist that Israel surrender much of Jerusalem in exchange for empty promises of peace. This is outrageous! And we must never allow our nation to curse God's Chosen People in this horrible way. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 24 May 2012 22:40:56 -0800 Full article 1_745available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Two IDF soldiers were wounded by gunfire from snipers in Gaza yesterday as they patrolled the border. Both of the men, an officer and an enlisted serviceman, are expected to recover. This was just the latest outbreak of violence from the land that Israel gave to the Palestinians seven years ago in exchange for promises of peace. There has never been peace; constant terrorist attacks from Gaza have made life almost unbearable for the Jewish people living in southern Israel. I have been in their homes, seen their bomb shelters, and comforted those who had family members wounded or killed by the terrorists. Most of these people cannot afford to live anywhere else. Because of the constant attacks, housing prices are cheap there. But I wouldn't want my family living next door to evil men who wanted them dead! It is time for us to rise up and take our stand in support of Israel! **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option,Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 24 May 2012 22:29:14 -0800 Full article 1_744available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Israel's Defense Minister Ehud Barak is not taken in by Iran's "agreement" to allow some limited inspections of certain sites by the International Atomic Energy Agency. Iran is "fooling the West," he said. "The Iranians appear to be trying to reach a technical deal that will create an appearance as if there is progress in the talks to remove some of the pressure ahead of the talks in Baghdad and to postpone an escalation in sanctions." The world powers that met in Baghdad today for continued talks with Iran about its nuclear program may fall for the promises of cooperation that Iran is making, but no one who knows the history of the radical Islamist regime should think that anything has changed. Iran wants to avoid an Israeli attack to halt its nuclear program; so do President Obama and the Western world. Neither group is focused on Israel's security. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:53:38 -0800 Full article 1_743available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Major General Hassan Firouzabadi, Iran's military chief of staff, addressed a defense conference in Tehran on Sunday. He said, "The Iranian nation is standing for its cause, and that is the full annihilation of Israel." There is no possible way in which Iran could be clearer about its intentions. Iran's leaders have repeatedly called for Israel to be "wiped off the map." Now the man in charge of their military says that the utter destruction of Israel is the purpose and goal of his nation. I believe him! My friend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes him. I know you do as well, but the truth is that most people of the world are just turning their heads and looking away—just as they did during the Holocaust. We must not let the evil enemies of Israel succeed in their destructive goals. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography onWikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:39:54 -0800 Full article 1_742available at: middleeastmediagroup.com My old friend Prime Minister Netanyahu sounded an alarm to his nation this weekend, warning of thousands of "illegal infiltrators" who are entering the country through the lightly guarded border with Egypt. Many of these people are refugees from other nations hoping for a better life in Israel, but the government fears that terrorists could easily hide themselves among these groups entering the country and bypassing security. Every man, woman, and child living in Israel is a constant target for attack simply because of race and religion. The bigoted hatred that drives the enemies of the Jewish people is strong and growing. The terrorists will take advantage of any opportunity to strike. Most of us have no idea what it would be like to live with the knowledge that at any moment, death could come from a missile, a suicide bomber, an explosive device…yet that is the reality in Israel today. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book,The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:45:05 -0800 Full article 1_741available at: middleeastmediagroup.com An anonymous source told Israel's leading newspaper over the weekend that the countdown to war with Iran is even shorter than most people believe. "I think they have made a decision to attack," this high-level source said. "It is going to happen." For months, I've been sounding the alarm, telling you from my sources in Israel that war was getting closer. The threat of a nuclear Iran is one that Israel cannot survive. The question is what we are going to do to help the Jewish people during this crisis. Some political figures are focused on elections and want desperately to stand on the sidelines. Some nations covet the oil of Iran and their billions in military spending and will do nothing. That is a luxury Israel does not have. If the rest of the world will not act, Israel must do whatever is necessary to stop Iran from completing its nuclear program. Though the costs will be high, the cost of doing nothing is even worse. It is time for those of us who love God and His Chosen People to stand and be counted in Israel's defense. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:39:29 -0800 Full article 1_740available at: middleeastmediagroup.com In May 1967, in brazen violation of previous truce agreements, Egypt ordered U.N. peacekeepers out of the Sinai, marched 120,000 troops to the Israeli border, blockaded the Straits of Tiran (Israel's southern outlet to the world's oceans), abruptly signed a military pact with Jordan and, together with Syria, pledged war for the final destruction of Israel. May '67 was Israel's most fearful, desperate month. The country was surrounded and alone. Previous great-power guarantees proved worthless. A plan to test the blockade with a Western flotilla failed for lack of participants. Time was running out. Forced into mass mobilization in order to protect against invasion — and with a military consisting overwhelmingly of civilian reservists — life ground to a halt. The country was dying. On June 5, Israel launched a preemptive strike on the Egyptian air force, then proceeded to lightning victories on three fronts. The Six-Day War is legend, but less remembered is that, four days earlier, the nationalist opposition (Mena­chem Begin's Likud precursor) was for the first time ever brought into the government, creating an emergency national-unity coalition. Everyone understood why. You do not undertake a supremely risky preemptive war without the full participation of a broad coalition representing a national consensus. Forty-five years later, in the middle of the night of May 7-8, 2012, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shocked his country by bringing the main opposition party, Kadima, into a national unity government. Shocking because just hours earlier, the Knesset was expediting a bill to call early elections in September. Why did the high-flying Netanyahu call off elections he was sure to win? Because for Israelis today, it is May '67. The dread is not quite as acute: The mood is not despair, just foreboding. Time is running out, but not quite as fast. War is not four days away, but it looms. Israelis today face the greatest threat to their existence — nuclear weapons in the hands of apocalyptic mullahs publicly pledged to Israel's annihilation — since May '67. The world is again telling Israelis to do nothing as it looks for a way out. But if such a way is not found — as in '67 — Israelis know that they will once again have to defend themselves, by themselves. Read more of this article online by Charles Krauthammer **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 21 May 2012 17:42:44 -0800 Full article 1_739available at: middleeastmediagroup.com A news report in Israel quoting high-level sources in Washington says that top US officials are "fearful" that an Israeli strike aimed at halting Iran's nuclear weapons program could be launched at any time. Members of the Obama Administration have made no secret of their push to hold off any military action until after the election in November. But since my good friend Prime Minister Netanyahu put together a broad unity government, those who oppose Israel taking action have been worried. The threat of a nuclear Iran is one that Israel cannot survive. The painful lessons of history have taught the Jewish people that those who profess their desire to slaughter Jews must be taken seriously. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option,Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 21 May 2012 17:33:04 -0800 Full article 1_738available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Ahead of meetings this Wednesday in Baghdad to again discuss its nuclear program, Iran has renewed the demand that it will make no concessions unless the economic sanctions it is under are first lifted. Of course, given that Iran is under these sanctions because it has refused to allow inspection of its nuclear sites by the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency), it is unclear why anyone would think that it will comply without the sanctions. The biggest question is whether the world powers led by America will agree to the rumored deal which would allow Iran to keep its nuclear enrichment program going. Israeli leaders, including my friend Prime Minister Netanyahu, have pointed out the folly of such a "deal" as it does nothing to secure Israel's future from an Iranian nuclear attack. But stories continue to leak that some sort of arrangement is being negotiated behind the scenes without regard to Israel's future security. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 21 May 2012 17:26:35 -0800 Full article 1_737available at: middleeastmediagroup.com JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A private door opens from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office in central Jerusalem directly into a long, modestly furnished, half-paneled room decorated with modern paintings by Israeli artists and a copy of Israel's 1948 declaration of independence. It contains little more than a long wooden table, brown leather chairs and a single old-fashioned white projector screen. This inner sanctum at the end of a corridor between Netanyahu's private room and the office of his top military adviser, is where one of the decade's most momentous military decisions could soon be taken: to launch an Israeli attack on Iran'snuclear program. Time for that decision is fast running out and the mood in Jerusalem is hardening. Iran continues to enrich uranium in defiance of international pressure, saying it needs the fuel for its civilian nuclear program. The West is convinced that Tehran's real objective is to build an atomic bomb - something which the Jewish state will never accept because its leaders consider a nuclear armed-Iran a threat to its very existence. Adding to the international pressure, U.S. ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro said this week American military plans to strike Iran were "ready" and the option was "fully available". The central role Iran plays in Netanyahu's deliberations is reflected in the huge map of the Middle East hanging by the door of his office. Israel lies on one edge, with Iran taking pride of place in the centre. Experts say that within a few months, much of Iran's nuclear program will have been moved deep underground beneath the Fordow mountain, making a successful military strike much more difficult. LOCKDOWN As the deadline for a decision draws nearer, the public pronouncements of Israel's top officials and military have changed. After hawkish warnings about a possible strike earlier this year, their language of late has been more guarded and clues to their intentions more difficult to discern. "The top of the government has gone into lockdown," one official said. "Nobody is saying anything publicly. That in itself tells you a lot about where things stand." Last week Netanyahu pulled off a spectacular political surprise, creating a coalition of national unity and delaying elections which everyone believed were inevitable. The maneuver also led to speculation that the Israeli leader wanted a broad, strong government to lead a military campaign. Read more from the original article from Reuters. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography onWikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:25:55 -0800 Full article 1_736available at: middleeastmediagroup.com From drip irrigation to natural pesticides, Israeli innovations are helping to fill hungry bellies everywhere, but particularly in the developing world. Food security is a major concern for our rapidly growing planet. As resources dwindle and the population rises, smart solutions for better agriculture and safer food storage are essential.No other single country - certainly not one as young and as tiny as Israel - has contributed more breakthroughs in this area than Israel.Here are 12 major ways Israel helps feed the world. 1. Drip irrigation 2. Grain cocoons 3. Biological pest control 4. Dairy farming 5. Tailor-made farm solutions 6. A better potato 7. Squeezing every drop of water from the air 8. Unparalleled crop protection 10. Food from greenhouse gas 12. Hardier seeds for better crops Read the details here. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 18 May 2012 22:56:57 -0800 Full article 1_735available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The new unity government put in place by my dear friend Prime Minister Netanyahu has many purposes, but there is no doubt that the primary focus of the coalition is dealing with the threat of Iran's nuclear program. The new government is strong—one commentator called it a "hundred tons of solid concrete"—and deeply experienced with defense and military issues. Three of the members of the cabinet have served as Defense Minister, and the 94-seat coalition (out of 120 members of Knesset) is unshakable. In 1967, such a unity government was formed just before the outbreak of war. While other observers have focused on domestic political implications, you and I understand that this is just one more step in the struggle for Israel's survival. A nuclear Iran is a threat that Israel cannot survive, and if the rest of the world refuses to act, Israel will have to act even though the costs of taking action are so high. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography onWikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news siteJerusalemWorldNewswhere you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 18 May 2012 22:29:36 -0800 Full article 1_734available at: middleeastmediagroup.com At a conference in Tehran, Palestinian ambassador to Iran Salah Zawawi called for his hosts to lead an armed assault against Israel. "Liberating Palestine" can never be accomplished with "political initiatives," he said. Zawawi also declared the Palestinians would "never abandon the Holy Quds [Jerusalem]" but that it would be their capital. The increasingly hostile rhetoric coming from Tehran is a signal that events are moving toward their conclusion. The Iranians have done everything they can to arm, train, and equip Palestinian terrorists to launch attacks at Israel. There are hundreds of thousands of missiles and rockets in place, just waiting for the word to rain down death and destruction on Jewish men, women and children. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 17 May 2012 21:35:05 -0800 Full article 1_733available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The United States is leading the largest joint military exercises in the Middle East in more than ten years in Jordan. More than 12,000 troops from nineteen different nations are expected to take part in the drills, but Israel was not invited to attend. Eager Lion 2012 is focused on dealing with "unconventional attacks"—something Israel faces on a daily basis, but the United States did not see fit to include our closest ally in the Middle East in these exercises. It is just one more indication of the growing divide between Washington and Jerusalem that has characterized the Obama Presidency. America has long been Israel's most important strategic partner, but now that the threat is the greatest, our nation is backing away from support of the Jewish state. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 17 May 2012 20:29:00 -0800 Full article 1_732available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Ruler of Iran, has issued a fatwa—a binding legal opinion under Islamic law—that genocide against the Jewish people is justified. Khamenei said that the destruction of every man, woman and child in Israel is legitimate because of the threat posed to Iran by Israel. He said that Israel must be removed because it is the "cause of all our troubles." I met this demon-possessed man in New York City a year and a half ago when I met with President Ahmadinejad. He was there praying for the success of Iran's attempt to blind the world to their true goals. I was there as your ambassador praying for the Spirit of God to bind the evil spirits and bring his plots to confusion! To the best of my knowledge I am the only minister of the Gospel to have met with both of Iran's leaders. Khamenei called on all Muslims to take any steps they can to slaughter the Jewish people. This is nothing less than the "pope" of Iran issuing the orders for an attack. You will not read about this in our liberal media, but it happened. The threat is very real. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book,The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 17 May 2012 19:55:43 -0800 Full article 1_731available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Reflecting a growing confidence driven by the world's refusal to take any serious action against his nuclear weapons program, Iran's President Ahmadinejad boasted to Western reports that Israel, the "Zionist regime" as he calls it, can be destroyed "without the necessity of war." Iran has long called for Israel's destruction, and this latest round of threats revolves around economic warfare from Israel's neighbors. This strategy has become more of a threat with the rise to power of the radical Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt. They have cut back or cut off shipments of some vital supplies and raised the prices on others. This poses a grave threat to Israel's already shaky economy. And it comes at a time when the rising military threat requires an increased military response. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book,The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 16 May 2012 19:08:54 -0800 Full article 1_730available at: middleeastmediagroup.com A poll out of Egypt ahead of presidential elections later this month revealed that more than 60% of the people want the peace treaty with Israel repealed. This treaty signed by my dear friend Prime Minister Begin and Egyptian President Sadat (who was assassinated for making peace with Israel two years later by the same Muslim Brotherhood that is expected to win the upcoming election) at Camp David was a huge boost to the security of Israel. Now all that work and the years of peace between the two neighbors could be undone. The ending of the peace treaty would place a huge strain on Israel's already limited resources. Egypt fields a large military, and Israel has been able to leave her southern border very lightly defended. If that changes at the same time that the threat from Iran grows, it will be very difficult for Israel to meet both challenges. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 15 May 2012 17:49:10 -0800 Full article 1_729available at: middleeastmediagroup.com In a statement that highlights the growing danger to the Jewish state posed by the increasing belligerence of Iran, one of the top hardline newspapers just published a column rejoicing over the fact that Israel has been "rejected by the West." They cite the rumored willingness of the Obama Administration to accept Iran's nuclear program (which Iran's leaders still claim to be peaceful despite all the evidence to the contrary) in the upcoming talks. It is clear that the current US government is desperate to avoid military action prior to the election this November. Whether they will abandon Israel in pursuit of that effort remains to be seen, but the fact that a growing number of people in Iran apparently believe they have will greatly increase the likelihood of a dangerous and destructive war. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 15 May 2012 17:43:24 -0800 Full article 1_727available at: middleeastmediagroup.com It almost never gets covered by our liberal news media, but I want you to know the truth—the number of terrorist missile strikes launched against Israel, mostly from Gaza…the land Israel gave up seven years ago in exchange for promises of peace…has increased more than 250% over last year. This sad news is just one more reminder of the incredible level of hatred directed toward the Jewish people by their enemies. When we pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the protection of Israel, we are playing a vital role in the most important spiritual battle in our world today. There is no doubt this is a spiritual battle. Anti-Semitism is driven by the hatred of the evil one for God's Chosen People. He wants to see Israel destroyed and will stop at nothing to motivate evil men and women toward this wicked goal. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 14 May 2012 17:33:05 -0800 Full article 1_728available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Israeli government buildings, civilian targets, and Jewish schools and synagogues around the world have been placed on heightened security alert due to an increased risk of terror attacks by Iranian agents and Hezbollah operatives. Government officials and military personnel who are travelling outside Israel have been furnished with increased security details as well. The move follows an outbreak of attempted attacks earlier this year, and intelligence sources indicate that a new wave of strikes could happen at any moment. Iran's leaders have made no secret of the fact that they consider any Jewish person a legitimate target, and they have funded and trained countless terror teams to carry out their evil work. The mullahs of Tehran hope that by forcing Israel to focus on defending Jewish people and buildings around the globe, they can divert Israel from launching an attack to stop its weapons program. As my long-time friend PM Netanyahu has pointed out, Iran is "playing for time" so it can finish its nuclear weapons work. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 14 May 2012 17:32:11 -0800 Full article 1_726available at: middleeastmediagroup.com I have received an email from a friend with this subject line, "Military action is closer than you think, Mike!" The new unity government established by my dear old friend Prime Minister Netanyahu is a real source of concern to those in Washington and elsewhere who are frantically trying to prevent Israel from taking military action against Iran's nuclear program. Several members of the Obama Administration have publicly admitted they are worried about the economic implications of an attack in the period leading up to this November's presidential election. The pressure being put on Israel to do nothing is incredible. But the new government in Jerusalem is better prepared to resist that pressure, and that leads many to conclude that the outbreak of war is coming sooner rather than later. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 11 May 2012 22:37:45 -0800 Full article 1_725available at: middleeastmediagroup.com A disturbing news report out of Jordan reveals that satellite photos show evidence Syria is moving Scud missiles closer to its border with Israel. The government of Syria is fighting a widespread rebellion, during which it is believed more than 5,000 of its own citizens have been killed. The Assad regime is desperately clinging to power, and many analysts have fear that an attack on Israel might be launched to unify the country against an outside enemy. The report says that "hundreds of heavy missile launchers" were involved in the move—the type that launch longer-range missiles capable of striking anywhere inside Israel. The Israeli defense forces along the northern border have been on heightened alert recently. I have stood in northern Israel and watched missiles fly overhead to strike Jewish homes and villages. I have comforted weeping families as they buried their children killed in these missile strikes. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titlesThe Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 11 May 2012 22:33:03 -0800 Full article 1_724available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The news yesterday that Prime Minister Netanyahu had created the broadest unity government in Israel's history was greeted with shock and surprise. All the talk in Israeli politics had centered on early elections, which had been expected to be held in September. Instead, my old friend worked out a plan for the largest opposition party to become part of his government. This change will impact Israeli internal politics greatly, but nowhere is it more important than on the issue of dealing with the threat of a nuclear Iran. By creating this broad coalition, Prime Minister Netanyahu has brought about a situation where the government can speak with one voice and take whatever military steps prove to be necessary to respond to the growing threat from the mullahs of Tehran. A united Israel presents a much stronger face to the enemies of the Jewish state. And the unity government also strengthens Israel's ability to resist pressure from the rest of the world to ignore the problem and hope that it goes away. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 9 May 2012 18:51:44 -0800 Full article 1_723available at: middleeastmediagroup.com A powerful chemical smell that was described as being like chlorine or pesticides filled the air in Tel Aviv and the surrounding area late last week, triggering fears of a chemical attack being carried out by terrorists. Residents said they were sickened by the smell, which lasted for several hours. Tests carried out by the Environmental Protection Ministry showed the substance was harmless but did not immediately reveal the source. One report was that the odor had been released by a gas drilling project, but the IDF did not confirm that. Imagine having to live with the constant fear of terrorist attacks. That is the daily reality for every Jewish man, woman, and child in the world today. They know that their enemies will do anything they can to kill, maim, and harm them simply because of their race and religion…and they know all too well how serious the threats made by nations like Iran must be taken to prevent tragedy. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 7 May 2012 21:29:30 -0800 Full article 1_722available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Canada's largest Protestant denomination is calling for a boycott of goods produced in illegal" Israeli settlements, including eastern Jerusalem. In a 26-page report released Tuesday, the United Church of Canada calls for an economic boycott of Israel focused exclusively on settlement products. The report seeks "a church-wide campaign of economic action directed against one or more settlement products that can be identified as produced in or related to the settlements or the occupied territories." The Church wants "a focused boycott of products that are being created illegally," said the Very Rev. David Giuliano, a former moderator, or head, of the United Church, who chaired the three-member working group that wrote the report. "To buy settlement products is the same as buying stolen goods; in other words, benefiting from the crime," Giuliano said. He added, however, that "this is not a call for a boycott of Israel or Israeli products." A prominent Jewish leader charged Tuesday that the United Church has been hijacked by a small group of anti-Israel activists who do not speak for the whole denomination. "Israel has become an obsession for a small vocal group," Shimon Fogel, CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, told the National Post newspaper. "I think frankly it betrays the sensibilities of the vast majority of ordinary members of the United Church." The report arises from a 12-day visit to Israel in February 2011 in which the working group met with representatives of Palestinian, Israeli, Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities in Israel and the West Bank. The group concluded "foremost" that the first step to peace is to end Israel's occupation of territories captured in the 1967 Six-Day War, including the West Bank, eastern Jerusalem and the Golan Heights. "The occupation is damaging both Palestinians and Israelis," the report states. "The occupation is being implemented by a democratic country and sustained and supported by Western governments, including Canada's." The Church advises against applying the term "apartheid" to Israel because it "shuts down conversation, disempowers those who desire and work for change in Israel, and does more to harm than to help the potential for successful peace negotiations." The report will be considered by the Church's General Council, which meets in Ottawa in August. Until then, the report is not Church policy. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 7 May 2012 19:15:53 -0800 Full article 1_721available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The world, including President Obama, is placing great faith in the latest round of negotiations to halt Iran's nuclear weapons program. Many say that if only sanctions and talks are given more time to work, they will succeed…but Iran's leaders are only playing for time. Every day that passes brings them closer to the day when they will have nuclear weapons—threatening Israel's very existence. And they have no intention of taking any serious steps to halt or even slow their work. Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency, Ali Asghar Soltanieh, said that "enrichment will never be suspended" and that the underground enrichment facility at Fordow will not be closed. This site is a major source of contention because it was intentionally constructed deep under a mountain to render it impervious to most military assault, and Iran is making it clear it will never willingly give it up. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release isThe Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 7 May 2012 17:31:23 -0800 Full article 1_720available at: middleeastmediagroup.com At least eleven people were killed in Egypt during election-related protests earlier this week. The rioting was so intense that large numbers of army personnel had to be sent to restore order. Five others were killed in an apparent mob attack on the Army Headquarters Building in Cairo. The rise of the Muslim Brotherhood to political power in Egypt poses grave threats to the Jewish state. Although when they speak to the west they are careful to maintain a façade of moderation, the Muslim Brotherhood is a violent terrorist organization driven by hatred of the Jewish people. Their success is posing yet another serious problem for Israel at a time when Iran has taken so much focus and attention. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 4 May 2012 17:56:21 -0800 Full article 1_719available at: middleeastmediagroup.com A new report has revealed that Iran has imported well over half a billion dollars of arms and war equipment in the last three years in spite of the fact that Iran is supposedly under a United Nations arms embargo because of their nuclear program. Russia and China have been the biggest providers of weapons to Iran, flaunting the world community and refusing to consider the impact on Israel in order to line their pockets. That Iran is continuing a massive military buildup is one more indicator of the seriousness of their statements desiring to see Israel "wiped off the map." This total for imported arms is in addition to the major internal manufacturing increase Iran has mounted as well. The mullahs of Tehran want to see the entire world placed under Muslim sharia law, and they believe that a bloody war is an essential step in that process…a war they are clearly preparing for diligently. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 4 May 2012 17:48:48 -0800 Full article 1_718available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Israeli naval officials were on hand in Germany earlier this week as the INS Tanin, Israel's fourth Dolphin-class submarine, was lowered into the water for the first time. This submarine fleet, described as having the most advanced diesel-electric submarines in the world, is a key element in Israel's deterrent strategy against a nuclear attack. The stealthy submarines also would be capable of playing a crucial role in a potential Israeli strike against Iran's nuclear weapons program. They provide an option to reach distant locations that are beyond the reach of Israel's air force. The fact that Israel must continue to build up its military forces to respond to the growing danger is a sad reality and a grim reminder of the existential threat facing God's Chosen People. The threat against Israel today is the most serious the Jewish state has faced since her rebirth in 1948. Today we MUST do all that we can to stand in the gap to deliver Israel from destruction. After spending a week in prayer and fasting in the Holy City, I am more certain than ever that God has a crucial role for us to play in this vital spiritual battle. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 4 May 2012 17:40:57 -0800 Full article 1_717available at: middleeastmediagroup.com News broke yesterday that the Knesset has authorized the Israeli Defense Forces command to call up six reserve army battalions to maintain security on the Sinai and Egyptian borders…and provided for the mobilization of sixteen additional battalions if needed. This comes following the growing threat I told you about recently of terrorists entering Israel across the Sinai border. In addition, unrest in Egypt continues to grow as the presidential election draws closer. The radical Muslim Brotherhood terrorist organization is consolidating its grip on power, and the peace treaty between Israel and Egypt that was signed at Camp David by my friend Menachem Begin and Anwar Sadat—who the Muslim Brotherhood assassinated for making peace with Israel—is likely to be revoked as soon as they take full control of the government. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 3 May 2012 21:02:43 -0800 Full article 1_716available at: middleeastmediagroup.com This is a critical time in Israel's history, and news reports from the Jewish state this week indicate that the existing government is likely to be dissolved next week with early elections to be held sometime this fall rather than next year as previously scheduled. Of course with the ongoing threat that Israel faces from Iran and from Muslim terrorists, and the increased pressure Israel is under from nations around the world, the leadership of the Jewish state is more critical than ever. There is no doubt in my mind that Prime Minister Netanyahu holds his office by Divine appointment "for such a time as this," just as I prophesied more than thirty years ago. But his coalition government has been somewhat constrained by the nature and reality of Israeli politics. Israel's government is modeled on the English system with the Knesset and a Prime Minister, rather than on the American system. Because no political party has a majority, the government of my friend Prime Minister Netanyahu depends on the continued support of a number of small political parties with competing agendas. These elections will represent a crucial watershed in Israel's course for the future. We are not a political organization, but we do know that "the Most High rules over the kingdoms of men and gives it to whoever He will" (Daniel 4:25). I believe that our prayers right now for Israel's new government are vital to the future of the Jewish state. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 3 May 2012 19:56:16 -0800 Full article 1_715available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Despite an official position that they will not negotiate with Hamas because it refuses to renounce terrorism and recognize Israel's right to exist, several European nations have been involved in secret talks with Hamas leaders over the past several months. A top Hamas diplomatic official revealed the ongoing talks in an interview this week. This is yet one more sign that most of the world does not take Israel's safety and security seriously, and that they are willing to sell out the Jewish state in hopes of "peace" in the Middle East. It cannot be said too loudly or too often—Hamas and other terrorist groups do not want peace…they want Israel destroyed and the Jewish people annihilated. The Hamas Charter, which governs their existence, explicitly calls for exactly that result. It is the worst kind of intentional ignorance to think that any negotiations with such committed terrorists will bring about the end of hostilities and the near-daily attacks on Jewish civilians launched from Gaza, which Hamas controls. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 2 May 2012 20:19:50 -0800 Full article 1_714available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Prime Minister Netanyahu, in remarks for Israel's Independence Day celebration, had a special word of gratitude for friends like you who stand with the Jewish state and God's Chosen People. "Israel is unique in restoring sovereignty and the capacity for self-defense to a people that had been stateless and powerless for 2,000 years. Israel is unique in gathering into an ancestral homeland an exiled people who had been scattered around the globe. Israel is unique in having become a global technological power despite the fact that we face threats faced by no other nation on earth. Israel is unique in the Middle East for having a vibrant, liberal democracy, where women are equal, minorities are free, and where all are subjects to the rule of law. "But Israel is unique in one other important way," Mr. Netanyahu said. "We are unique in having such passionate friends, Jews and non-Jews alike, for whom the well-being, security and future of our country is so important. This Independence Day, I want to thank the tens of millions of friends of Israel around the world for their unwavering support for the one and only Jewish State." **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release isThe Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 2 May 2012 19:49:15 -0800 Full article 1_713available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The Jerusalem Prayer Team is getting ready to launch one of the biggest and most important efforts in our history to help save Jerusalem. The Jerusalem DC (David's Capital) Campaign is essential because America is being led further and further away from support of the Holy City and of Israel by the current administration. For more than 3,000 years, Jerusalem has been recognized as the capital of the Jewish people. Yet today, the Obama Administration, in defiance of a law passed by Congress in 1995, refuses to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of the nation of Israel. Every other nation in the world is allowed to designate its own capital city…except for the Jewish state. The stance of the administration was made crystal clear recently when the State Department issued an official press release that read as follows: "Acting Under Secretary Kathleen Stephens Travels to Algeria, Qatar, Jordan,Jerusalem, and Israel." The release was quickly scrubbed after the glaring violation of the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995, which recognizes Jerusalem (the entire and undivided city of Jerusalem) as the capital of Israel, was pointed out by critics. But this was no innocent oversight or accidental reference. The Obama Administration last year scrubbed all references to Jerusalem being part of Israel from the official White House website. And President Obama has continued to refuse to move the American embassy to Jerusalem, despite the law passed by Congress. At a recent press briefing, State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland was asked about the status of Jerusalem and said, "Our policy with regard to Jerusalem is that it has to be solved through negotiations. We are not going to prejudge the outcome of those negotiations, including the final status of Jerusalem." That's why we are launching the Jerusalem DC (David's Capital) Campaign. We are calling on the leaders of Congress to insist that the Administration follow existing law and recognize Jerusalem—the entire, undivided Holy City—as the capital of Israel, and to do so publicly. Soon I will ask you to join me in signing the petition to the President and our leaders, but right now I urgently need your help to launch this campaign. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 1 May 2012 19:12:58 -0800 Full article 1_712available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The liberal media buried the news last week as well as they could, but the announcement by President Obama that he was overruling Congress to send another $192 million in US tax dollars to the Palestinians should outrage every single American citizen. Our elected representatives rightly put a hold on aid to the Palestinians after they unilaterally tried to get United Nations recognition of them as a state last year. But their judgment is being ignored. The Administration's claim is that this money is to support the "moderates" in the Palestinian Authority. Let's look at that claim. The head of the Palestinian Authority is Mahmoud Abbas. His term as president expired more than two years ago, but he refuses to allow another election because he knows that he would lose. This is the same man who provided the funding for the Black September terrorists who murdered the Israeli athletes and coaches at the Munich Olympics in 1972. The Obama Administration wants to prop this man up and thinks he is a moderate? It would be a joke if the consequences were not so deadly serious. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate,The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 1 May 2012 19:07:49 -0800 Full article 1_711available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Another dangerous effect of the Egyptian revolution is playing out day after day along the Israeli-Egyptian border in the Sinai Desert. The peace treaty between the two nations and Egypt's willingness to control their side of the border allowed Israel to focus more on the Palestinian threat. Now all that has changed. Since last year's successful terrorist attack in August that left eight Israelis dead, the number of people caught crossing into Israel has doubled—and no one knows how many others escape detection. Israel is working rapidly to build a security fence to increase its control over the border and lessen the threat, but this remains a major vulnerability that is being exploited by Hamas and other terrorist groups. The enemies of Israel do not want peace; they want to see the Jewish state destroyed and the Jewish people slaughtered. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:54:27 -0800 Full article 1_710available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Retired General William Boykin, former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence, recently took a serious look at the threat posed by Iran—not just to Israel but to the United States as well. He wrote: A nuclear weapon gives the Iranian President a means of achieving his ultimate goal of ushering in the reign of his Mahdi. Current Iranian missile capabilities possess the range to reach Tel Aviv, which has been the primary target of Ahmadenejiad's vitriolic rhetoric, consisting of threats of annihilation of the Jewish state. An attack on Israel would create a huge problem for the United States. Whether or not America responded with military, economic, and diplomatic assistance for Israel, the U.S. economy would feel the devastating effect immediately. Any turbulence in the Persian Gulf region will drive crude oil prices up, striking a significant blow to the fragile global economy, including that of the United States. But there is also a threat to the American homeland that is even more sinister. Iran considers the U.S. a huge impediment to achieving its goal of a global caliphate (Islamic super-state). Called the "Great Satan" by the Islamic regime, like Israel, America is a target that Iran wants desperately to destroy, or at least to devastate. Current Iranian missile technology does not give Iran the capability to reach the shores of the U.S., although that technology is improving rapidly. That said, it is important to understand that there are other ways to attack America using the current capabilities of Iran that could result in death, destruction, and disruption of the American way of life. The threat against Israel today is the most serious the Jewish state has faced since her rebirth in 1948. Today we MUST do all that we can to stand in the gap to deliver Israel from destruction. After spending a week in prayer and fasting in the Holy City, I am more certain than ever that God has a crucial role for us to play in this vital spiritual battle. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book,The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation,Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:25:37 -0800 Full article 1_709available at: middleeastmediagroup.com A well-known Jewish lady once asked me, "You do more to defend Israel than anyone in the world. Why?" I told her, "I could never defend my Jewish mother against a Jew-hater—my own father. So God gave me a nation as a Mother to defend—the nation of Israel. And I am not alone in this work. My brothers and sisters are 100% with me in making it happen!" That is what YOU are doing today—defending Israel along with me. More than seventy years ago, a prophetic cry went out…and the world was sound asleep. Because the world slept, six millions Jews (including one and a half million Jewish children) were slaughtered in Hitler's death camps. Included in that grim toll were a number of my own relatives, members of my mother's family. Now a new Hitler has arisen in Iran whose greatest desire is to finish the job Hitler left undone. Today there are about six million Jews living in Israel—and if the world sleeps again, Ahmadinejad will try to carry out his evil aims. We MUST NOT be silent. I cannot stand by and allow this great evil to continue unchecked, and I urgently need your help today. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:10:57 -0800 Full article 1_708available at: middleeastmediagroup.com In an interview this week, Lt. General Benny Gantz, Israel's Army Chief, discussed the threat posed by Iran and the response that threat requires. "We're in a period when something must happen," Gantz said. "Either Iran takes its nuclear program to a civilian footing only or the world, perhaps we too, will have to do something. We're closer to the end of the discussions than the middle." The situation as it is cannot continue. Israel cannot survive a nuclear Iran, yet the pressure Israel is under not to take action is incredible. I can't go into a lot of the details, but from Washington and the rest of the world, the screws are being tightened on the Netanyahu government to push home the point that if Israel takes action, there will be severe consequences not just from Iran and its terrorist proxies, but from the world community as well. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate,The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:02:36 -0800 Full article 1_707available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Prior to the celebration of Israel's Independence Day, the nation paused to remember Yom Hazikaron—Israel's Memorial Day. This year the ceremony included a remembrance for the almost 22,993 men and women who have died in Israel's wars of defense and in terror attacks on the Jewish state. This staggering number is a reminder of how hated the Jewish people are and the lengths to which Israel's enemies will go to destroy them. The threat against Israel today is the most serious the Jewish state has faced since her rebirth in 1948. Today we MUST do all that we can to stand in the gap to deliver Israel from destruction. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:55:56 -0800 Full article 1_706available at: middleeastmediagroup.com In a ceremony in Washington at the Holocaust Memorial Museum earlier this week, my friend Holocaust survivor and Nobel Prize winner Elie Wiesel confronted President Obama over America's lack of action against Iran. This good man, with whom I have met and worked many times in the past, made it clear exactly what is at stake if Iran is allowed to continue its evil work. He asked President Obama: "How is it that the Holocaust's number-one denier, Ahmadinejad, is still a president? He who threatens to use nuclear weapons—to use nuclear weapons—to destroy the Jewish state. We must know that when evil has power, it is almost too late. Mr. President, we are here in this place of memory. Israel cannotnotremember. And because it remembers, it must be strong, just to defend its own survival and its own destiny." **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news siteJerusalemWorldNewswhere you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:52:14 -0800 Full article 1_705available at: middleeastmediagroup.com As Jewish people around the world continue the celebration that began at sundown yesterday to mark the 64thbirthday of Israel as a modern nation, the enemies of the Jewish state are continuing their efforts to destroy Israel. In an interview this week, Abu Marzook, Hamas' second in command, vowed that his organization would never recognize Israel's right to exist. Marzook said that no peace treaty that might be signed would bind Hamas and that they continue to refuse to even negotiate with Israel. Keep in mind as you read this that Hamas already controls Gaza and that if free elections were allowed by PA President Abbas (they were scheduled for three years ago), Hamas would undoubtedly take control of the entire Palestinian Authority. Yet Secretary of State Hillary Clinton just overruled Congress unilaterally and decided to send $147,000,000 of our tax dollars to the Palestinians, much of which will end up in the hands of Israel's bitter enemies. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:43:37 -0800 Full article 1_704available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Today we celebrate the miraculous and prophetic rebirth of the nation of Israel in 1948. No other nation in history has been reborn after hundreds of years—but Israel was, in direct fulfillment of the promise of God. I received some beautiful words on this joyous occasion from a friend in Jerusalem that I wanted to share with you today in honor of Israel's 64thbirthday. Israel, beautiful woman of 64 years. Every day you show us how to live, how to overcome and how to educate and be educated; every day we examine ourselves and our society without casting judgment on those societies which pass judgment on you; every day you embrace and adopt new children and protect them with intensity, ensuring the pain is momentary; you tend and nurse the children of those who would kill you in the hope that one day they will learn to love; you reach out to nations in pain and send teams who can ease their suffering; you are a fine woman, a fine example. Israel you are Eshet Chayil—a woman of worth. Israel's Anthem is Hatikva—The Hope. Hope for peace, hope for safe haven, hope for existence, hope for us her people. We have no other country, so let's ensure this one has all the support she so truly deserves. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:37:39 -0800 Full article 1_703available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Tonight at sundown, the celebration of Israel's Independence Day will begin. It was 64 years ago that David Ben-Gurion declared the rebirth of the Jewish state. Even before the ink was dry on her Declaration of Independence, Israel's Arab neighbors attacked in an attempt to drive the Jewish people from their newly-acquired homeland. God miraculously delivered the tiny nation from her vastly larger enemies. Today the same hatred and bigotry toward Israel and the Jewish people is alive and well in our world. Powerful forces in Tehran, Damascus, and many other Muslim cities would love nothing more than for Israel's 64thbirthday to be her last. Extremist "twelvers" like Iran's President Ahmadinejad believe that a bloody war is an absolute necessity to bring about Muslim rule over the entire world. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:32:11 -0800 Full article 1_702available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Reports surfaced from Iran yesterday that the Oil Ministry and the Kharg Island refinery (Iran's major export hub) had both suffered an attack from a computer virus like the Stuxnet virus that slowed Iran's nuclear enrichment last year. No official confirmation of this attack has yet been given, but it appears that Iran was forced to disconnect both facilities from the Internet in order to prevent the virus from spreading. Just as with Stuxnet, no claim of responsibility or admission of involvement has come from either Washington or Jerusalem, but the threat posed by a nuclear Iran is one Prime Minister Netanyahu made very clear again last week that Israel will not overlook. The rest of the world may wrongly think they can bury their heads in the sand and ignore the problem, but the painful lessons of history have taught the Jewish people that they cannot afford that luxury. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release isThe Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:12:36 -0800 Full article 1_701available at: middleeastmediagroup.com In a biased and highly negative attack on Israel disguised as a so-called "investigative" report, 60 Minutes ran a segment called "Christians in the Holy Land" Sunday night. It highlighted the plight of Palestinian Christians, who have been persecuted, attacked, and even killed for their faith. Yet rather than blaming the Muslims who are carrying out these attacks, the report focused its blame on the Jewish state. What a travesty! As Israel's Ambassador to the United States, Michael Oren, pointed out recently: Christians are prominent in all aspects of Israeli life, serving in the Knesset, the Foreign Ministry and on the Supreme Court. They are exempt from military service, but thousands have volunteered and been sworn in on special New Testaments printed in Hebrew. Israeli Arab Christians are on average more affluent than Israeli Jews and better-educated, even scoring higher on their SATs. As Ambassador Oren so clearly shows, this 60 Minutes report is just one more effort by the liberal media to blame Israel instead of facing the reality of the situation and threats Israel faces. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography onWikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:33:00 -0800 Full article 1_700available at: middleeastmediagroup.com I wanted to share with you these powerful words from my dear old friend Prime Minister Netanyahu. Speaking at a Holocaust Remembrance Day event, he said: Today, the regime in Iran openly calls and determinedly works for our destruction. And it is feverishly working to develop atomic weapons to achieve that goal. I know that there are those who do not like when I speak such uncomfortable truths. They prefer that we not speak of a nuclear Iran as an existential threat. The truth is that a nuclear-armed Iran is an existential threat of the State of Israel. The truth is that Iran must be stopped from obtaining nuclear weapons. It is the duty of the whole world, but above and beyond, it is OUR duty. The memory of the Holocaust goes beyond holding memorial services; it is not merely a historical recollection. The memory of the Holocaust obligates us to apply the lessons of the past to ensure the basis of our future. We will never bury our heads in the sand. The threat against Israel is the most serious the Jewish state has faced since her rebirth in 1948. Today we MUST do all that we can to stand in the gap to deliver Israel from destruction. After spending last week in prayer in the Holy City, I am more certain than ever that God has a crucial role for us to play in this vital spiritual battle. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:26:39 -0800 Full article 1_699available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Israel's Ambassador to the United States, Michael Oren, made the threat posed by Iran's nuclear weapons program crystal clear in his remarks last week on Holocaust Remembrance Day: "It's not a coincidence that Iran is denying the Holocaust while seeking to perpetrate a second one," Oren said during aYom HaShoahremembrance in Washington. "When Iran says it wants to destroy the State of Israel, which just happens to have six million Jews, we have to take the threat seriously." The threat against Israel is the most serious the Jewish state has faced since her rebirth in 1948. Today we MUST do all that we can to stand in the gap to deliver Israel from destruction. After spending last week in prayer in the Holy City, I am more certain than ever that God has a crucial role for us to play in this vital spiritual battle. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release isThe Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:21:13 -0800 Full article 1_698available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Despite another round of talks in Istanbul regarding the status of its nuclear program and a professed willingness to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iran continues to refuse to make any concessions or halt its work. In the latest discussion, Iran refused access to its military nuclear site at Parchin near the capital of Tehran. Experts believe Iran is "sanitizing" the site so that if inspections do take place in the future, they will not reveal the extent of Iran's nuclear weapons work there. Israel's Defense Minister Ehud Barak pointed out that all these talks have accomplished is guaranteeing "Iran has five more weeks" of uninterrupted work on its nuclear program. Each day their evil work continues brings Israel one day closer to destruction. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:14:37 -0800 Full article 1_697available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Yesterday, as the world marked Holocaust Remembrance Day, Alice Herz-Sommer, believed at 108 years of age to be the oldest living Holocaust survivor, did what she does every day. In her small apartment in London, she played the piano. Neighbors and passers-by listened outside the window to the music that filled the air. Herz-Sommer says, "I love people, and every day in life is beautiful!" Like so many others who lived through those terrible years, this dear lady understands all too well the reality of evil. And sadly that evil is not just historical; it is very real right now. Today the Jewish people once again face the threat of extinction. There is no doubt in my mind that God has worked to make the Jerusalem World Center in the Holy City a reality "for such a time as this"…and I urgently need your help today. This is our Esther moment, and we must not miss it! We MUST show God's Chosen People that their Christian friends are standing with them during this crisis. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:58:12 -0800 Full article 1_696available at: middleeastmediagroup.com At an event for Holocaust Remembrance Day in Israel earlier this week, my dear friend Benjamin Netanyahu made it crystal clear that Israel has not forgotten the painful lessons of the past, and that Iran must be stopped from acquiring nuclear weapons for Israel to survive. The Prime Minister rebutted the claims of those who think it is too extreme to compare the threat posed by Iran with that posed by Hitler. "I know there are people who believe that it is forbidden to mention the unique evil of the Holocaust while talking about the current threats facing the Jewish people. They claim that doing so cheapens the Holocaust and insults its victims," Prime Minister Netanyahu said. "I completely reject this approach." The Prime Minister is right about the nature and seriousness of the threat Israel faces. And yet Israel stands almost alone in the world today. You and I must stand in the gap to fight and win the spiritual battle for Israel's survival. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:56:46 -0800 Full article 1_695available at: middleeastmediagroup.com On Sunday night the television network Channel 10 here in Israel aired a powerful report on the Israeli Air Force pilots who would lead the strike to stop Iran's nuclear program. I couldn't help but think how young these heroes look…and I couldn't help but be moved as they talked about the families they would be leaving behind. Of course, for security reasons they didn't go into detail, but they made it clear that their families being protected while they go to defend the nation was the first thing on their minds. The threat of war grows more real each passing day that Iran continues its pursuit of nuclear weapons, and it is apparent that the rest of the world will take no meaningful action to halt the mullahs of Tehran from their evil course. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation,Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:24:37 -0800 Full article 1_694available at: middleeastmediagroup.com This weekend at a conference in Istanbul, Turkey, Iran once again came under pressure to give up its nuclear program—and once again refused. "You should know the Iranian nation is insisting on its fundamental rights and even under the most difficult pressure will not retreat even one iota from its rights," a defiant President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said. Iran continues to insist that its nuclear program is peaceful, despite massive evidence to the contrary. Israel faces an existential threat from Iran's nuclear program. While other nations may prefer that Iran not go nuclear, for Israel it is a matter of life and death. And Israel has received very little support. But what governments do or fail to do does not limit our ability to fight the battle for Israel's survival on our knees. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:56:19 -0800 Full article 1_693available at: middleeastmediagroup.com In a rare move, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has personally overridden a Congressional hold on $147 million in US taxpayer money and sent it to the Palestinians. Congresswomen Ileana Ros-Lehtinen who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee had blocked the money from being sent due to continued terrorist attacks and the Palestinian Authority's push for world recognition without negotiation with Israel. This shocking move is yet one more indication that the current administration does not have Israel's best interests at heart. It is more imperative than ever that believers stand with the Jewish state. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:14:31 -0800 Full article 1_692available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Iranian news agencies have announced the largest military exercise since the Islamic revolution in 1979. Iranian army and air force units will join with the Revolutionary Guard forces to conduct live fire drills aimed at strengthening Iran's air defense against a possible attack. The announcement came as Iran's leaders declared their unyielding commitment to continuing their nuclear program. The threat posed to Israel by a nuclear Iran is too great for the Jewish state to accept. Iran CANNOT be allowed to have nuclear weapons. Yet world leaders will gather in Turkey tomorrow for still more talks with Iran that will almost certainly not include any serious measures to stop their evil aims. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:14:16 -0800 Full article 1_691available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Leaders of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood toured official Washington last week, largely receiving a warm welcome despite their history of terrorism and murder. The group's "Freedom and Justice Party" has dominated Egyptian elections and the new Parliament, and their candidate Khairat al-Shater is widely expected to win the upcoming presidential election. This radical group pretends to be moderate in the US, but there is no mistaking their hostile intent toward Israel. They have repeatedly called for the peace treaty with Israel to be overturned and recently halted crucial shipments of natural gas to the Jewish state. Israel's largest neighbor is once again becoming a hostile threat. There is no doubt in my mind that God has worked to make the Jerusalem World Center in the Holy City a reality "for such a time as this". **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:01:10 -0800 Full article 1_690available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Continuing his defiant refusal to enter peace talks with Israel, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas—the man who provided the funding for the PLO Black September attack that killed eleven members of the Israeli Olympic team in Munich in 1972—is now threatening to renew the push for unilateral United Nations recognition of Palestinian statehood. Abbas sent a letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu last weekend restating his demand that Israel agree to all of his conditions before talks can even begin. Sadly, most of the world continues to view Israel as the obstacle to peace rather than as the victim of continuing terrorist attacks. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:20:25 -0800 Full article 1_689available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Over the weekend, a number of news organizations in Israel and the Middle East reported that President Obama had sent a secret letter to Iran's leaders describing America's willingness to accept a civilian nuclear program in Iran. This message was reportedly sent ahead of this week's negotiations which are to be held in Turkey. Since Iran refuses to allow outside inspectors to evaluate that work, it is unclear how such a restriction would be enforced. This is just one more indication that Israel cannot depend on its former allies for safety and security…and brings us yet one step closer to a damaging and destructive war. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation,Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:11:20 -0800 Full article 1_688available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Ze'ev Bielski, the member of Israel's Knesset who chairs the panel on Home Defense Preparation presented a grim assessment this week to the Jewish people of the risk posed by war. Despite great advances in missile defense and the Iron Dome system, Bielski said that Israel's civil defense is simply not ready to protect the population from the expected massive missile attack. Almost one out of every four Jewish people in Israel does not have access to a bomb shelter. That means more than a million and a half people are at grave risk if and when war breaks out. Today Israel is surrounded by enemies and besieged on every side—but together we can offer help and hope. While I was in Israel recently, we signed the contract to purchase a five-story building within walking distance of the Temple Mount. This building will be the worldwide home of the Jerusalem Prayer Team and host the Christian Zionism Museum as a lasting witness to the Jewish people. There is no other Christian ministry with its own facility close by the Old City of Jerusalem, although a few others rent space there. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 5 Apr 2012 21:26:38 -0800 Full article 1_687available at: middleeastmediagroup.com As the murderous Assad regime clings to power in Damascus, many analysts fear Syria could launch an attack on Israel in an attempt to divert the protestors who are threatening to bring down the government. As a result, top Israeli military officials recently conducted surprise drills to test the readiness of the army and air force to respond to a sudden Syrian attack. Though the greatest threat to Israel remains Iran's nuclear program, there are other, even closer dangers to face as well. Today Israel is surrounded by enemies and besieged on every side. While I was in Israel recently, we signed the contract to purchase a five-story building within walking distance of the Temple Mount. This building will be the worldwide home of the Jerusalem Prayer Team and host the Christian Zionism Museum as a lasting witness to the Jewish people. There is no other Christian ministry with its own facility close by the Old City of Jerusalem, although a few others rent space there. In the Holy City, the Jerusalem World Center will stand as a witness to the love of believers for the Jewish people…a constant presence of salt and light. Together we will share God's love with His Chosen People like never before. There is no doubt in my mind that God is bringing this miracle to pass to meet the challenges and threats that Israel faces today. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 5 Apr 2012 21:15:25 -0800 Full article 1_686available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The threat Iran poses with its nuclear program and sponsoring terrorist groups is not limited to Israel—it is a serious danger to America and the rest of the world as well. "In the face of any attack, we will have a crushing response. In that case, we will not only act in the boundaries of the Middle East and the Persian Gulf, no place in America will be safe from our attacks," Massoud Jazayeri, a senior commander in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard told an Iranian newspaper earlier this week. This declaration continues a pattern of Iran ramping up their threats of retaliation in an attempt to deter a military strike to halt its nuclear weapons program. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation,Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 4 Apr 2012 19:32:50 -0800 Full article 1_685available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The United States would not be safe from retaliation if Iran is attacked by Washington, the Iran newspaper quoted a senior Revolutionary Guards commander on Tuesday as saying. "In the face of any attack, we will have a crushing response. In that case, we will not only act in the boundaries of the Middle East and the Persian Gulf, no place in America will be safe from our attacks," Massoud Jazayeri was quoted as saying by the daily. Iran would not strike any country first, he said. Tehran is locked in a dispute with the West over its nuclear program. Israel and the United States have threatened military action against Iran unless it abandons activities which the West suspects are intended to develop nuclear weapons. Read full article here. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; andAtomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 3 Apr 2012 18:49:34 -0800 Full article 1_684available at: middleeastmediagroup.com A disturbing report has surfaced from former United Nations Ambassador John Bolton alleging that the Obama Administration intentionally leaked information about Israel's plans for military action against Iran in order to delay or prevent Israeli action. If this report is accurate, it represents a stunning and callous disregard for Israel's safety on the part of the leaders of our country. It was clear while I was in Israel that distrust for the government in Washington is growing in the Jewish state. The Israeli people, sadly with good reason, believe that the administration is more focused on November's elections than on stopping Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. It is time for us to stand up and raise our voices to be counted as supporters and friends of Israel, and there is a very pressing need facing Israel right now that together we can do something about. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 3 Apr 2012 18:36:39 -0800 Full article 1_683available at: middleeastmediagroup.com On March 30th, the Global March to Jerusalem (GMJ) took place. Joining the likes of Hamas, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Mavi Marmara flotilla veterans, was one of the movement's "official advisers" whose name stood out: president Obama's former spiritual advisor, Reverend Jeremiah Wright. Rev. Jeremiah Wright, a man with a long track record of racist and anti-Semitic statements, was a perfect fit for this latest Palestinian PR endeavor. And despite the fact that Wright was president Obama's spiritual mentor for over twenty years, the White House has refrained from commenting on his involvement with a movement designed to produce more violence and more bloodshed. Wright long ago offered his reasoning for being off the president's radar. "Them Jews ain't going to let him talk to me. I told my baby daughter that he'll talk to me in five years when he's a lame duck, or in eight years when he's out of office," said the Reverend during a 2009 interview. He also criticized the president at the time for not sending a U.S. delegation to the World Conference on Racism, an annual, anti-Semitic hate-fest that unfailingly singles out Israel for condemnation. "Ethnic cleansing is going on in Gaza. Ethnic cleansing (by) the Zionist is a sin and a crime against humanity, and they don't want Barack talking like that because that's anti-Israel," Wright contended. Read the full article here. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 3 Apr 2012 18:33:25 -0800 Full article 1_682available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Iran's Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi made his country's intentions quite clear recently. Responding to a question about whether Israel might strike at Iran's nuclear program, he said, "We will not only continue to counter enemies' threats, but we will also pose a sufficient threat to them." Iran has provided billions of dollars of training and military equipment to the terrorists of Hezbollah and Hamas for use against Israel, and at its direction, a fiery rain of destruction will fall upon the Jewish state. The hundreds of rockets launched against Israel a few weeks ago are just a tiny taste of what is to come. And while Israel waits for open war, there is a silent killer stalking the homes of so many—as thousands upon thousands of poor Jewish people do not have enough food to eat. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:58:06 -0800 Full article 1_681available at: middleeastmediagroup.com In a major surprise announcement, the government of Azerbaijan has publicly revealed that they have granted Israel the right to use air bases along their border with Iran. This dramatically increases the likelihood of success for a potential strike because attack planes launched from such close proximity would not require refueling and could return for a second wave of strikes if the first did not accomplish all of its objectives. The Azeri authorities foiled two recent Iranian plots to strike Jewish targets in their country, and some analysts believe their anger over Iranian intelligence operating so blatantly within their country contributed to this decision. Reaction from Washington to the news was sharply negative, with one Obama Administration official anonymously declaring, "We're not happy about it." Iran shows no sign of backing down from its nuclear program, despite somewhat increased sanctions from the West. The only way Iran's leaders will give up their dream of gaining the means to annihilate Israel is if they are forced to do so. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release isThe Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNewswhere you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:48:28 -0800 Full article 1_680available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Intelligence authorities this week revealed the chilling information that Mohammed Merah, the terrorist who murdered a Jewish rabbi and three young children in southern France last week, may be only the tip of the iceberg. There are "dozens more French Muslims" like Merah who have received training from the Taliban and al-Qaeda in Afghanistan. Though the press tried to paint him as a lone wolf, Merah was definitely connected to terrorist networks, and his brutal crimes were driven by a hatred of the Jewish people. He even videotaped the murders so they could be broadcast on the Internet in hopes of inspiring others to follow in his evil footsteps. The world would prefer to look the other way instead of facing this great evil, but we cannot afford to do that. We must stand in the gap for the Jewish people. We must sound the alarm to awaken the world to the real nature of the threat Israel faces, and we must do what we can to meet the needs of the poor of the house of Israel. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction bookJimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:35:00 -0800 Full article 1_679available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Though the launching of rocket and mortar attacks from Gaza has slowed once more to a trickle (imagine only having one or two enemy terrorist attacks per day being an improvement!), the problem of terrorist hatred and violence is far from over. Right now Israeli authorities are preparing for the next outbreak of violence, and they expect it to be far worse than the last, which left hundreds of thousands huddled in bomb shelters for days while schools had to be closed. Israel's Public Security Minister Yitzhak Aharonovitch said the government expects the next outbreak to be "more violent," and they are preparing accordingly. The bitter irony, of course, is that Israel gave up Gaza in 2005 in a deal that was supposed to bring peace to the Jewish state. Instead, Gaza has simply become the most convenient point from which terrorists can launch their attacks on the Jewish people. And against this background of near-constant violence and the looming threat of war, Israel is facing a grave hunger crisis as well. Hundreds of thousands simply don't have enough to eat. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:32:46 -0800 Full article 1_678available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Government and security officials are bracing for widespread protests and demonstrations…and the threat of violent terrorist attacks…during Friday's "March to Jerusalem." This protest is planned to feature large groups marching on Israel's borders from Gaza, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Jordan. A similar protest last year saw widespread violence and more than a dozen killed in the riots that broke out. According to the event's official statement, "Our aim is to end the Zionist policies of apartheid, ethnic cleansing and Judaization, which all harm the people, land and sanctity of Jerusalem. The GMJ (Global March to Jerusalem) is comprised of a diverse coalition of Palestinian, Arab, and international activists who are united in the struggle to liberate the holy city of Jerusalem (the city of peace) from illegal Zionist occupation." This protest is just one more reminder of how many there are in our world that hate Israel and the Jewish people…and will stop at nothing to see Israel destroyed. There is no possibility of peace with such people. They only want death and destruction. Their desire is to see Israel completely destroyed and the Jewish people driven from the Holy Land. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation,Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:33:37 -0800 Full article 1_677available at: middleeastmediagroup.com My heart broke as I read a powerful editorial written by the daughter of a Holocaust survivor. Laura Kam recounted her mother's words on hearing of the massacre at the Jewish school in Toulouse: "They are killing Jewish children in Europe again." But as Kam points out, the problem is not limited to Europe; every single Jewish man, woman and child anywhere on the globe is at risk today. Kam wrote:It is not just Jewish children in France in danger of being murdered in cold blood. Just last week, hundreds of thousands of Jewish children, along with their families in southern Israel, were the targets of Islamic jihadist terrorists firing missiles at them.Sadly and tragically her words are the true reality Jewish people face today. And even as the threat of war and terror grows greater, there is another grim reality stalking Jewish children—the problem of hunger. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:26:44 -0800 Full article 1_676available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The new regime taking power in Egypt is taking steps to make life in Israel as difficult as possible. They have been steadily reducing the flow of natural gas to Israel—the main source of Israel's electricity generation. Now there are reports that Egypt has completely shut off the transmission of the vital resource. That means that Israel is faced with going into the summer months without enough electricity for the population. This is just one more hardship for the Jewish people, especially the poor, to face. And one of the greatest problems facing Israel today is that of hunger. Next week, Jewish people around the world will celebrate the Passover, a wonderful remembrance of God's deliverance of His people. But for the hungry of Israel, it will not be a time of celebration. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:55:51 -0800 Full article 1_675available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The arrest of two Egyptian men has foiled another Iranian terror plot to strike at Israeli targets. The two were reported recruited by the Iranian intelligence service as part of a plan to blow up an Israeli ship traveling through the Suez Canal. Israel is very dependent on the Suez Canal for both sending and receiving merchandise, supplies, and food; it is a vital lifeline for the tiny country, and any disruption or closure of the canal would be a great blow to the Jewish people. So many are struggling right now just to put food on the table. When I was in Israel last week, I heard from people over and over about the growing problem of hunger for Israel's poor. I cannot just walk away from this problem and hope that someone else does something about it. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:41:49 -0800 Full article 1_674available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The former head of Israel's Counter-Terrorism Bureau revealed this week that jihadist groups around the world have joined together to attack Israeli targets and Jewish people wherever and whenever they can. General Nitzan Nuriel said that Iran is pushing these terrorists, many of whom it has funded and trained, to launch these attacks as an attempt to derail a possible military strike against their nuclear program. The brutal murder of three children and a teacher at a Jewish school in France this week was just the latest and most deadly in a string of recent attacks. There are repeated concerns for loved ones living in other nations. It is not just Israel that is in the crosshairs; every Jewish man, woman, and child in the world is a target for these terrorists. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:39:37 -0800 Full article 1_673available at: middleeastmediagroup.com My long-time friend Prime Minister Netanyahu last week spoke to the Knesset in Jerusalem and delivered a stern denunciation of Iran's proxy war against Israel: The dominant factor that motivates these events in Gaza is not the Palestinian issue. The dominant factor that motivates these events in Gaza is Iran. Gaza equals Iran. Where do the missiles come from? From Iran. Where does the money come from? From Iran. Who trains the terrorists? Iran. Who builds the infrastructure? Iran. I have said this many times: who gives the orders? Iran. Gaza is a forward operating base for Iran. I heard some people say that a third- or fourth-rate terrorist organization is acting against a million citizens in the State of Israel. That is not true. Iran is operating against us. I hope that if not all, at least most members here and the public understand that the terrorist organizations in Gaza—Hamas and Jihad, as well as Hezbollah in Lebanon—are taking shelter under an Iranian umbrella. Now imagine what will happen if that umbrella becomes nuclear. Imagine that behind these terrorist organizations stands a country that calls for our destruction, and it is armed with nuclear weapons. He is exactly right in identifying the source of the problems and threats facing Israel today…and the Jewish people need our help right now. I am here in Israel to once again stand among the Jewish people as your ambassador, assuring them that even if the American government will not support them in the crisis hour, we will. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:50:16 -0800 Full article 1_672available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The nation of Israel is mourning the brutal attack on the Ozar Hatorah Jewish elementary school in France yesterday. A rabbi and three students were killed by a masked gunman on a black motorcycle, and several others were seriously injured. This is just one more painful reminder that every Jewish man, woman, and child in the world is at risk of being killed at any moment just for their religion and nationality. Iran is using the terrorist groups like Hamas and Hezbollah (into which they have poured billions of dollars) for weapons and training to carry out attacks against Jewish targets around the globe. Attacks or plots that were stopped before they could be carried out have occurred in more than half a dozen countries in the past few weeks…and the pace is increasing. We are getting closer and closer to the outbreak of open war—and we MUST stand for and with Israel and the Jewish people today. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Candidate, The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography onWikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:15:00 -0800 Full article 1_671available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Various groups in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Gaza and the so-called West Bank (Judea and Samaria) are planning massive demonstrations on March 30th as they march on Israel's borders. Last year's events saw nearly a dozen Israeli soldiers injured as they attempted to maintain peace and control of the border crossings. The concern this year is the strong evidence of Iranian ties to this event, particularly through their relationships with Hamas and Hezbollah. There is great concern that they will attempt to provoke violence among the protestors or that they will use this event as cover for a new round of terrorist attacks within Israel. This is just one more indication of the hatred of the Iranians toward Israel, and yet another reminder of the crucial importance of making certain the mullahs of Tehran never have nuclear weapons. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:39:09 -0800 Full article 1_670available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Despite a so-called cease fire, rockets and missiles from Gaza continue to rain down on southern Israel. Schools were closed again last Friday because of the extreme danger to children posed by these continuing terrorist attacks. Many of the poorest people in Israel, including numerous Russian Jews who fled persecution and discrimination by returning to the ancient homeland of God's Chosen People, live in extreme southern Israel because prices are lower there. But the prices are lower because of the proximity to Gaza and the massive terrorist network headquartered there—a network which is being used today to launch attack after attack on Jewish men, women, and children solely because they are Jewish. There is no other reason for these attacks than the demonic anti-Semitism that finds a welcoming home in evil hearts. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:44:46 -0800 Full article 1_669available at: middleeastmediagroup.com With Iran attempting to kills Jews all over the planet and more Iranian warships next door to Israel in Syria, it is outrageous to hear world leaders side with Iran over Israel. The world watched in silence as millions of Jews were killed by Hitler. Can you imagine someone firing more than 50 missiles and rockets a day at the United States and us being told not to retaliate? Israel is increasingly isolated from the rest of the world. She is slowly being abandoned by nations that have supported her for decades. The latest evidence of this were the statements earlier this week by British Prime Minister David Cameron that an Israeli strike to halt Iran's nuclear program was "not justified" and that England would not support Israel if its leaders decided to take action. Despite his position, Cameron insisted that England was still a friend to Israel—a stance people here in Jerusalem do not find the least bit comforting. Yet Cameron is hardly alone. Almost every world leader who has spoken publicly has condemned the idea of military action to halt Iran while insisting that the threat isn't really that serious. I'm hearing daily information here in Israel that proves the threat IS that serious, and must be stopped before it is too late. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release isThe Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:30:16 -0800 Full article 1_668available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The threat to Israel is growing day by day. This week, authorities in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, announced the arrests of nearly two dozen people involved in an Iranian plot to attack Jewish and American embassies and staffers in Azerbaijan. Many of those arrested had been to Iran for training, and the Azeri government said Iran's intelligence services and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard were directly involved in planning the attacks. This is at least the sixth foreign country where plots against Jewish people have either been carried out or stopped prior to their execution. Today there is not a Jewish person anywhere in the world who is safe from the demonic hatred and anti-Semitism that drives the enemies of God's Chosen People to seek their destruction. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:00:44 -0800 Full article 1_666available at: middleeastmediagroup.com A few days ago, the Egyptian government announced that they had brokered a "cease fire" with Hamas and the Palestinian terrorists of Gaza to stop the outrageous and continued attacks against Jewish men, women and children in southern Israel. Yet despite that so-called agreement, the Palestinians just fired another Grad rocket—one of the heaviest weapons they have—into the southern Israeli city of Netivot. The rocket struck a parking lot, and at least 12 people needed medical treatment, including one serious injury. This is just the latest indication that the Palestinians do not want peace. If they are this bold now, how much worse would it be if they were shielded by an Iranian nuclear umbrella? This is a dangerous and critical moment for the very future of the Jewish state. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:11:52 -0800 Full article 1_665available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Though the pace of attacks has lessened slightly since the weekend, there have been more than 250 rockets fired into southern Israel this week. The Israeli "Iron Dome" missile defense system has functioned well, destroying many of the larger rockets before they could reach their targets, and limiting the damage done by the attacks. Yet despite that defensive success, there has still been a number of Jewish civilians injured and a great deal of property damage. More than a million Israelis spent part of the last few days in bomb shelters, and children missed several days of school during the worst of the attacks. Though it has received very little attention in the media, this round of attacks is really just a trial run for the terrorists sponsored by Iran to test their ability to strike at Israel if and when war breaks out. We must stand with Israel right now in this moment of great danger. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release isThe Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:39:50 -0800 Full article 1_664available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, has called on Israel to exercise "maximum restraint" in responding to the more than 250 terrorist rockets fired into Israel by terrorists in Gaza. Israel is NOT the problem! This latest round of attacks began when Israel thwarted a major planned terrorist attack, killing the leader of the Popular Resistance Committee who was plotting to kill innocent Jewish men, women, and children. Yet somehow, it is Israel that is expected to show restraint. This is an outrage. If there were any justice in the world, the evil hatred of the Palestinians toward the Jews would be condemned and punished. But even if the entire world turns against the Jewish state, we can and must and will stand firm in our support for Israel. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:41:30 -0800 Full article 1_663available at: middleeastmediagroup.com As rockets and missiles continue to rain down on Israel from Gaza (more than 130 at last report), five different Palestinian groups have publicly claimed responsibility for the attacks. Schools across southern Israel remain closed because authorities have determined the danger is too great. Today Israel is getting just a tiny taste of what will happen when war with Iran breaks out. It is tragic; more than a million Jewish people have spent all or part of the last three days hiding in bomb shelters to escape these random and brutal attacks. The territory of Gaza has become nothing but a launch pad for attacks against Israel. The empty promises of peace from the Palestinians have been revealed yet again to be worthless words that only mask the hatred in their hearts for God's Chosen People. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release isThe Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:54:44 -0800 Full article 1_662available at: middleeastmediagroup.com With the Quartet for Middle East Peace (the U.S., UK, Russia and the UN) meeting once again this week to try to restart the stalled peace process, the Palestinians have once again rejected any talks unless Israel gives in to their demands before the talks begin. The two major concessions the Palestinians are trying to force Israel to make are to stop all housing construction, including in the city of Jerusalem, and to recognize the pre-1967 borders (even though there was not and never has been a Palestinian state with those or any other borders). Israel is under enormous pressure from the Obama Administration to make these concessions, and because Israel desperately needs U.S. military aid and assistance to successfully halt Iran's nuclear program, it is in a precarious position. When I saw my old friend Prime Minister Netanyahu last week in Washington, it was easy to see the stress he is under. The Jewish people urgently need our help right now. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release isThe Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:07:24 -0800 Full article 1_661available at: middleeastmediagroup.com A major outbreak of violence from Gaza over the weekend forced more than 200,000 Israelis into bomb shelters. More than 100 rockets and missiles were fired into Israel from Gaza. Israel's "Iron Dome" missile defense system intercepted many of them, and no fatalities were reported, but the damage from the strikes was intensive. This new round of terror followed Israel's success last week in stopping a major terror attack plot. Israeli Defense Forces launched a strike that killed two terrorists involved in planning the attack, including the commander of the Popular Resistance Committee, a terrorist group operating in Gaza. An attack like the one last year across the lightly-defended Sinai border that killed eight Israelis was in the final stages when the IDF took action. Remember that Gaza is the land Israel gave up seven years ago in exchange for "peace." It didn't work then, and it won't work now! The enemies of Israel have no interest in peace; they want the Jewish state destroyed and the Jewish people killed. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:55:49 -0800 Full article 1_660available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Last week when Israel, One of the major agenda of last week's meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanhayu and US President Barack Obama was Iran's nuclear program. Mr. Obama appealed to the Israeli leader to allow more time to pass for sanctions against Tehran to work rather than resort to military action soon. But Netanyahu insisted that his country remain master of its own fate. In an interview with Robert Siegel, Israel's Ambassador to the United States, Michael Oren, disclosed that there is not much time for the world to see if Iran is responsive to sanctions. Israel has been warning about the Iranian nuclear program for close to two decades now. Oren added that his country appreciates President Obama's great commitment but also reminds the world that Israel also lives in a very tough neighborhood. "The main goal will always be to prevent Iran from acquiring the ability to make nuclear weapons. This is a regime that is sponsoring terror worldwide. It's actually the largest state sponsor of terror, giving, you know, tens of thousands of rockets to terrorist organizations like Hezbollah and Hamas. It's supporting terror in Africa, in South America. This is all they're doing without a nuclear weapon. Imagine what they would do with a nuclear weapon." Oren added. Read full interview transcript here. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 07:32:04 -0800 Full article 1_659available at: middleeastmediagroup.com President Obama likes to boast that America and Israel are strong allies; but is it really true? Perhaps Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was more correct than we wish to admit when he told congressional leaders this past week that the two countries didn't always see eye-to-eye. He suggested that was because they were on different sides of the scale—one a world power, the other smaller and infinitely more vulnerable. The week of Purim, when Israel's appeal for America to stand by them against Iran was made, one hundred missiles were fired into Israel from Gaza. Taking into consideration the various scenarios since 1948, it is quite easy to see why the prime minister might feel as he does. Immediately after Israel declared her statehood and President Harry S. Truman recognized the Jewish state against the advice of his own State Department, Israel was attacked by her aggressive and belligerent Arab neighbors. Israel prevailed and her inhabitants set out to carve a nation from the sand and bedrock of a heretofore neglected Palestine. When we take a look at the various administrations since that of Richard Nixon, the Israel-US friendship has been maintained only through tough determination on Israel's part. Under the Carter administration, strong pressure was applied to force Israel to the peace table at Camp David. Prime Minister Menachem Begin was prodded to sign land-for-peace agreements that were supposed to lessen tensions within the region. During his presidency and certainly after his defeat in 1980, President Carter pushed for a Palestine state, befriended Yasser Arafat, had tea with terrorist leaders sworn to annihilate Israel, and penned books maligning the leaders of the Jewish state—all without repercussion or reprimand. He remains the US statesman emeritus. In 1981, despite public US objections, and perhaps providentially for much of the Western world, Mr. Begin proceeded with a plan to bomb Iraq's Osirik nuclear reactor. I was with him earlier that week and read him a scripture,"No weapon formed against thee will prosper." In that same meeting I also talked with him about Jonathan Netanyahu, the brave leader who was killed during the Entebbe raid. I asked him to give Jonathan's brother, Benjamin, a job in the government; Begin did not know him.He asked, "Why should I?" I replied, "Because one day he will be prime minister, not once, but twice." Begin laughed, but soon afterwards gave Benjamin a government position. Upon being told of the Osirik bombing, President Reagan responded with, "Boys will be boys." With the exception of the war in Lebanon in 1982 which exposed some philosophical differences between the two countries, Reagan's government favored Israel and emphasized her importance as an ally. Organizations favoring Israel labeled the president as having the "most pro-Israel ever" administration. George H.W. Bush raised the indignation of our Israeli friends when in 1990 he called East Jerusalem "occupied" territory and not a sovereign part of Israel. More importantly, he pressed Israel not to respond when targeted with SCUD missiles during the Persian Gulf War. Rather than consider the safety of Israeli civilians, the first thought was the fear of losing Saudi Arabia and Egypt as allies against Saddam Hussein. Even after Israel's compliance with the president's request, his Secretary of State James Baker demanded Israeli presence at the Madrid Peace Conference. It proved to be yet another attempt to appease Arab sensibilities by forcing Israel to give up more land-for-peace. On January 2, 2001—when he was supposed to be vacating the White House to make way for President George W. Bush, President Bill Clinton came up with yet another peace initiative, this one involved even more far-reaching Israeli concessions than those Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Barak had agreed to at Camp David and Arafat had refused just before initiating a Second Intifada. The president desperately wanted to leave behind a legacy of peace in the Middle East. Arab sources show that Clinton's far-reaching offer involved an extraordinary new development: it gave Arafat almost everything he wanted, including ninety-eight percent of the territory of Judea, Samaria, and Gaza, all of East Jerusalem except for the Jewish and Armenian quarters, Palestinian sovereignty over the Temple Mount, conceding only the right of Jews to pray there, and a compensation fund of $30 billion. Arafat thumbed his nose at the president and stalked indignantly out of the meeting. Why? He was not satisfied with a portion of Israel's land; he wanted it all. The Obama administration seems to have taken a page from both Carter's and Clinton's playbooks. Israel has certainly suffered the effects of the president's attempts to "engage" the Muslim world. Rather than appearing "presidential," Mr. Obama's bowing and groveling has only served to embolden and empower hostile regimes. The administration's lack of backbone toward Middle East terrorist organizations has simply placed America and Israel in greater danger, especially from the fanatics in Iran. Despite President Obama's push for more stringent sanctions against that nation, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has called for "the Zionist regime" to be taken to pieces. He has declared that "anybody who recognizes Israel will burn in the fire of the Islamic nation's fury." When I arranged an exclusive interview with him for the Fox News Network, he said to me, "America is the big Satan; Israel is the little Satan; but both are going down." To Ahmadinejad, America has become a toothless and clawless tiger, no longer able to stop his rogue state from using its enriched uranium to make nuclear weapons. God help us and Israel if his perception is true and his threats are more than boastful talk. This issue has become more critical than ever since Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit with Mr. Obama earlier this month. Mr. Netanyahu requested advanced "bunker busting" bombs and aircraft necessary to refuel in mid-air. The request was apparently denied by Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and/or other US officials. White House spokesperson Jay Carney stated that there had been no direct talks between the prime minister and President Obama regarding this matter. One Israeli newspaper reported, however, that the president had based any military assistance on the assurance that Israel would not attack Iran in 2012, an election year. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Final Generation, Cursed,The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 06:36:57 -0800 Full article 1_658available at: middleeastmediagroup.com News reports from both America and Israel have confirmed that Israeli leaders in Washington earlier this week asked for American military help to allow them to launch an effective strike against Iran's nuclear program. Specifically, the Jewish leaders asked for advanced "bunker buster" bombs designed to take out reinforced underground sites like the Iranian Fordo nuclear facility. Also requested were aircraft for in-flight refueling. Both of these items would be vital to ensuring a strike was actually effective in halting Iran's evil work. Neither government will confirm the status of the discussions, but Israeli news outlets have suggested that President Obama agreed to supply the needed equipment if Israel would promise not to strike Iran before the November elections. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release isThe Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 08:41:34 -0800 Full article 1_657available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Dan and Leah Ortiz know all too well how real the threat of terror is. Their son Ami was badly injured in a blast when someone placed a bomb wrapped as a gift by the door of the family home and he opened it. Our beloved Jerusalem Prayer Team partners have been a major help to this dear family as he has gone through many surgeries and a long recovery process. This week on their security system, they saw someone leave a package by their door and run away after ringing the doorbell. They closed their steel-reinforced security door and called the bomb squad. After they were evacuated through an upstairs window, the bomb squad destroyed the package. Thankfully, there was no bomb…but imagine the horror of needing a security system and a steel door and even then, never knowing if a package left at your door was meant to kill you! It's a horrible way to live—and yet that is the daily reality of life for the Jewish people living in Israel. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 08:38:27 -0800 Full article 1_656available at: middleeastmediagroup.com I am preparing to leave six days from now for an urgent trip to Israel as your ambassador to the Jewish people. Among the highlights of this trip will be the dedication of the completely renovated and remodeled bomb shelter for the use of elderly Holocaust survivors in Jerusalem. I will join the mayor of Jerusalem, Nir Barkat who asked the Jerusalem Prayer Team to take on this vital project, for the dedication which will be broadcast across the nation. Your compassion and financial support have made it possible for us to give this wonderful witness of God's love to His Chosen People. But there is so much more that urgently needs to be done. There are supplies that must be purchased, organization that must be put in place, and the list goes on and on. I have been in Israel for every major war in the last forty years, and I have seen firsthand the terrible toll war takes on the Jewish people. We must do all that we can to help them face the coming threat. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles The Final Generation, Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNewswhere you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 9 Mar 2012 17:03:17 -0800 Full article 1_655available at: middleeastmediagroup.com In six days, I leave for Israel as your ambassador to share our love and support of the Jewish people at this crucial time. The series of meetings held this week in Washington D.C. did not offer Israel the support and help it needed in the struggle to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons. The politics of the election in November are driving the life-and-death decisions regarding Israel. This is a tragedy, and I am asking you to join with me today in saying that no matter what our leaders say, we will NEVER abandon Israel…no matter what the economic or political consequences of defending the Jewish state. I want to take your gift with me to Israel to help the poor and suffering people and to prepare them for the terrors and hardships of the coming war. Once the war starts, it will be too late. We must help now, or many will die. Your gift today to the Jerusalem Prayer Team can literally be the difference between life and death. Please join me right now in praying a commanded blessing on every loving heart that responds to this urgent call for help. While I am in Jerusalem, I have set aside a special time to pray for your needs and those of my beloved Jerusalem Prayer Team partners. I am asking you today to share your most pressing prayer need so that I can take it before the Lord in agreement with you in the Holy City. I appreciate so much the help our prayer team members have already made possible. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 9 Mar 2012 14:32:30 -0800 Full article 1_654available at: middleeastmediagroup.com In a press conference in Washington following his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Obama downplayed the threat posed to Israel and the rest of the world by Iran's nuclear program. While saying he was committed to not allowing Iran to get nuclear weapons, Mr. Obama also painted the threat as one that is still distant, leaving plenty of time for decisions to be made about what steps to take. His words were in sharp contrast to the description given by Mr. Netanyahu the day before. My old friend said, "We can't wait much longer." Sadly, I believe that Mr. Netanyahu is correct; the threat of a nuclear Iran must be dealt with quickly or it will be too late. That's why the Jerusalem Prayer Team has stepped up our efforts to help the Jewish people. And that's why the Purim Matching Gift Challenge matters so much. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 8 Mar 2012 14:18:47 -0800 Full article 1_653available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Today is the last day for our special Purim Matching Gift Challenge that will double your support to do more to deliver the Jewish people from destruction. When the evil Haman launched his plan to destroy the Jewish people in Persia (modern day Iran), Esther and Mordecai courageously stood up to oppose him. God heard and answered their prayers and miraculously delivered His Chosen People. The past few days have clearly highlighted the urgent need for the Jerusalem Prayer Team to stand for and with Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu's meetings in Washington simply highlighted the deepening divide between Israel and the United States, particularly when it comes to the threat posed to Israel by Iran. President Obama is taking a "wait and see" approach. Prime Minister Netanyahu understands the crucial and precious nature of time; there is so little time left before it will be too late to stop Iran. At this moment, we can and must do everything possible to support the Jewish people.The Jerusalem Prayer Team has been making a special humanitarian effort to prepare for the coming war, and we have been blessed to receive a $100,000 matching gift challenge offer from a generous and dear friend. If we can meet this $100,000 matching gift challenge, we will MORE than reach our original goal and be able to do even more than we had planned to help the Jewish people prepare for this crisis. What an incredible blessing that would be! Your gift today will be doubled to help save more lives and meet more needs. So far 800 loving hearts have responded by giving $90,000 toward this matching gift challenge—but it ends today. Will you give today to help us reach this urgent goal? **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 8 Mar 2012 14:06:01 -0800 Full article 1_652available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Mitt Rommey, the Republican front-runner, recently issued an opinion piece in the Washington Postwas titled, "How I would check Iran's nuclear ambition." Stating that the "Iranian hostages taken during the Carter administration were released in essence because of Reagan's "peace through strength" stance." Romney declared: "On Jan. 20, 1981, during the hour that Reagan was sworn into office, Iran released the hostages. The Iranians well understood that Reagan was serious about turning words into action in a way that Jimmy Carter never was." His facts are wrong. Shortly after 4:00 A.M. on Inauguration Day, January 20, 1981, the Carter administration relinquished $7.977 billion to the Iranians through the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England. The transfer required fourteen banks and the participation of five nations acting concurrently. This was done to buy the hostages' release. Read full article here. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 7 Mar 2012 19:18:30 -0800 Full article 1_651available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Tonight the celebration of God's miraculous deliverance of His people (as recorded in the book of Esther) begins. Purim is an especially important reminder to us this year, as once again a plot hatched in Persia (modern-day Iran) to destroy God's Chosen People is unfolding. Today you and I are being called by God to stand for the deliverance of the Jewish people from death and destruction just as Esther and Mordecai did thousands of years ago. We must be faithful and fervent in our prayers. We must be diligent in speaking out to influence our leaders. And we must do what we can to help the people living in Israel who are in great need today. This sweet celebration is a bitter time for those who don't have enough food to eat. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 7 Mar 2012 18:48:45 -0800 Full article 1_650available at: middleeastmediagroup.com I wanted to share with you today some of the powerful and moving words of my long-time friend Prime Minister Netanyahu to America and the world. I prayed for him as he stood and issued this cry for the defense of Israel from the threat posed by Iran. The Prime Minister said: Some are prepared to accept…a world in which the Ayatollahs have atomic bombs. Sure, they say, Iran is cruel, but it's not crazy. It's detestable, but it's deterrable. My friends, responsible leaders should not bet the security of their countries on the belief that the world's most dangerous regimes won't use the world's most dangerous weapons. And I promise you that as Prime Minister, I will never gamble with the security of the State of Israel. From the beginning, the Ayatollah regime has broken every international rule and flouted every norm. It has seized embassies, targeted diplomats. It sends its own children through mine fields; it hangs gays and stones women; it supports Assad's brutal slaughter of the Syrian people; it is the world's foremost sponsor of terrorism. It sponsors Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, and terrorists throughout the Middle East, Africa, even South America. Iran's proxies have dispatched hundreds of suicide bombers, planted thousands of roadside bombs, and they fired over twenty thousand missiles at civilians. Through terror from the skies and terror on the ground, Iran is responsible for the murder of hundreds, if not thousands, of Americans. In 1983, Iran's proxy Hezbollah blew up the Marine barracks in Lebanon, killing 240 US Marines. In the last decade, it's been responsible for murdering and maiming American soldiers in Afghanistan and in Iraq. Just a few months ago, it tried to assassinate the Saudi Ambassador to the US in a restaurant just a few blocks from here. The assassins didn't care that several Senators and members of Congress would have been murdered in the process. Israel needs our help right now. They know they cannot rely on any other nation for their safety and security. But they need our prayers…and they need us to raise our voices on behalf of the Jewish state. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Wed, 7 Mar 2012 18:40:11 -0800 Full article 1_649available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Last night Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke to the large pro-Israel AIPAC gathering here in Washington D.C. I was in a meeting with him yesterday, and I wanted to write and give you this quick word of encouragement. Please keep praying; Mr. Netanyahu has told me more than once how important the prayers of Believers are to him and to his nation. The Prime Minister made it clear in no uncertain terms that Israel alone must determine how best to ensure the security of the Jewish people and the Jewish state. In prepared remarks, Mr. Netanyahu said, "My supreme responsibility as prime minister of Israel is to ensure that Israel remains the master of its fate. Israel must reserve the right to defend itself and after all, that's the very purpose of the Jewish state—to restore to the Jewish people control of our destiny." But while this choice is Israel's to make, it urgently needs our support right now. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release isThe Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 6 Mar 2012 17:57:20 -0800 Full article 1_648available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Last night I was in a meeting here in our nation's capital with my dear friend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. So much has changed since the day more than thirty years ago when I anointed him with oil and prophesied over him that he would twice serve as Israel's Prime Minister…and that his second term in office would be in the moment of Israel's greatest crisis. That day has come. This is it: the moment that the Spirit of God spoke of through me on that day so long ago. The threat posed to Israel by a nuclear Iran is one the Jewish state simply cannot survive. I keep hearing apologists for Iran and enemies of Israel saying that the threat is being overblown; it is not! If action is not taken soon, either by Israel, the U.S. or both, Iran's leaders WILL have nuclear weapons, and it will be too late to stop them. In a powerful speech last night to AIPAC here in Washington, Mr. Netanyahu said, "We've waited for diplomacy to work. We've waited for sanctions to work. None of us can afford to wait much longer. We are determined to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. We leave all options on the table. And containment is definitely not an option. The Jewish state will not allow those seeking our destruction to possess the means to achieve that goal." The pressures being put on Prime Minister Netanyahu are incredible. The Jewish state stands isolated and almost totally alone. Israelis know they are in the fight of their lives for their survival. And through prayer we can and must be part of this battle as well. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Tue, 6 Mar 2012 15:05:47 -0800 Full article 1_647available at: middleeastmediagroup.com I am in Washington D.C. with top Israeli leaders. In a few hours, I will be in a meeting with the Prime Minister. As I write, the meeting between President Obama and my old friend Benjamin Netanyahu is still going on. Mr. Obama is desperately attempting to persuade Israel not to attack Iran before the U.S. elections this November. The threat posed to Israel by an atomic Iran is no secret. The radical Islamists have made it more than clear that they want to see Israel "wiped off the map." Israel must take action soon, or Iran will pass into what Israeli Defense Minister Barak calls the "zone of immunity"—the stage where their program is so advanced that it cannot be stopped by military action. But Israel desperately needs U.S. help to launch a successful strike on Iran. The logistical requirements of striking so many heavily defended and widely scattered targets so far away from home requires capability Israel does not possess. Without U.S. refueling and technical assistance, and without help to take out Iran's anti-aircraft system, it is questionable whether a strike can succeed. The word here in Washington is that the Obama Administration is using Israel's well-grounded fear of Iran's nuclear program as a bargaining chip in an attempt to extract major concessions regarding the Palestinians. The stalled peace process is a thorn in the side of the president's re-election campaign. The deal being quietly proposed (and this will never be admitted publicly because of the potential repercussions) is that the U.S. will secretly help Israel with a strike on Iran in exchange for Israel giving up Jerusalem and most of Judea and Samaria (the so-called West Bank) and recognizing a Palestinian state. This would be a tragedy! In order to escape destruction today at the hands of Iran, Israel would have to agree to future destruction at the hands of the Palestinians. And I tell you with no doubt or uncertainty that God WILL judge our land if our leaders push through this plan to curse His Chosen People. I need you to urgently pray today that God will halt this plan in its tracks…and I am asking you to send an urgent gift to help us defend the Jewish people and the Jewish state. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release isThe Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNewswhere you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 5 Mar 2012 17:31:35 -0800 Full article 1_646available at: middleeastmediagroup.com I am at the White House. President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu are meeting now. I will update you after the meeting is over. I am here in our nation's capital as your ambassador to express our support of the Jewish people. Crucial meetings take place today between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Obama. I see a level of concern in the eyes of my old friend of more than 30 years; the pressures of the growing threat Israel faces are taking a toll on him. Please join me right now in urgent prayer for the Prime Minister. Yesterday, President Obama addressed AIPAC, the largest pro-Israel political group in the country. He said all the right things about standing by Israel, but he also filled his remarks with reasons no action should be taken against Iran by either the U.S. or by Israel. He says there is plenty of time for sanctions to work. That is frankly a gamble with Israel's survival and security that I don't believe the U.S. should take. We must stand with and for God's Chosen People right now more than ever before. The truth is they have few friends left in the world, but they have the God of Abraham who hears and answers prayers…and we must be faithful to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Mon, 5 Mar 2012 14:07:31 -0800 Full article 1_645available at: middleeastmediagroup.com We have a very brief moment in time to raise our voices and our prayers for the life of an Iranian pastor named Yousef Nadarkhani. He has been sentenced to death by the government of Iran for apostasy against Islam and attempting to evangelize Muslims. He has been in and out of jail for the past six years. The sentence of death by hanging has been upheld by Iran's Supreme Court; although the government officially denies this, Nadarkhani's attorney has released the ruling that declares it. The sentence was upheld on appeal late last year and could be carried out at any time. The government has offered to vacate the sentence if Nadarkhani recants his faith, but he has refused to do so. Today I'm asking you to join with me in an effort to help save his life. God has given me an open door to reach out to the leaders of Iran that no one else has. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sat, 3 Mar 2012 15:39:04 -0800 Full article 1_644available at: middleeastmediagroup.com The most critical meeting between Israeli and American leaders since 1948 is about to take place in Washington D.C. I am fully convinced that this will be the last meeting between President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu before Israel goes to war. I am about to leave for Washington, where I will be meeting with my dear old friend Benjamin Netanyahu. Today he is Prime Minister of Israel for the second time, just as I prophesied over him more than 30 years ago…and just as the Spirit of God spoke through me on that day, this is truly Israel's greatest crisis. The pieces are all in place, and the stage is set. The drums of war are growing louder and louder. We must stand with Israel right now as never before. I am going to Washington as your ambassador—to tell the leaders of both Israel and America that Believers are standing with Israel and will continue to do so. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Sat, 3 Mar 2012 15:27:09 -0800 Full article 1_643available at: middleeastmediagroup.com God has laid an urgent burden on my heart to work to help save the life of Yousef Nadarkhani. Because the Spirit of God opened a miraculous door for me to have a personal relationship with Ali Salehi, Iran's Foreign Minister, I feel a special responsibility to do everything possible to spare this young man from death. This young Iranian pastor has been sentenced to death by the government of Iran for apostasy against Islam and attempting to evangelize Muslims. He has been in and out of jail for the past six years. The sentence of death by hanging has been upheld by Iran's Supreme Court; although the government officially denies this, Nadarkhani's attorney has released the ruling that declares it. The sentence was upheld on appeal late last year and could be carried out at any time. The government has offered to vacate the sentence if Nadarkhani recants his faith, but he has refused to do so. Today I'm asking you to join with me in an effort to help save his life. God has given me an open door to reach out to the leaders of Iran that no one else has. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Cursed, The Light, andThe Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 2 Mar 2012 21:31:35 -0800 Full article 1_642available at: middleeastmediagroup.com When President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu meet in Washington next Monday, nothing less than the survival of Israel is on the line. An Iran with nuclear weapons is a deadly danger to the Jewish state. The demonic hatred against the Jewish people that drives Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is real; I saw it when I confronted him face to face as your ambassador in New York City. This is not a normal dispute between world powers; it is a life-and-death spiritual battle for the survival of Israel. And it is time for us to do even more to support Israel and God's Chosen People as they face this grave threat. It grieves my heart, but I must tell you frankly that the leaders of our nation are wavering in their support of Israel. The President's budget proposal includes deep cuts for Israel's missiles defenses. Many in Washington are eager to prevent war at almost any cost because of the potential economic impact on the coming election. Israel simply cannot count on the United States to defend them today—but they can count on us! **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolutionwhich is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Fri, 2 Mar 2012 12:50:56 -0800 Full article 1_641available at: middleeastmediagroup.com A young Iranian pastor named Yousef Nadarkhani has been sentenced to death by the government of Iran for apostasy against Islam and attempting to evangelize Muslims. This pastor has been in and out of jail for the past six years. The sentence of death by hanging has been upheld by Iran's Supreme Court. Although the government officially denies this, Nadarkhani's attorney has released the ruling that declares it. The sentence was upheld on appeal late last year and could be carried out at any time. The government has offered to vacate the sentence if Nadarkhani recants his faith, but he has refused to do so. Today I'm asking you to join with me in an effort to help save his life. God has given me an open door to reach out to the leaders of Iran that no one else has. To the best of my knowledge, I am the only minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the world who has a personal relationship with Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Salehi. We met two years ago in New York City when I was staying at the hotel with the Iranian delegation to the United Nations. The Spirit of God directed me to go to him and ask for his help, and he is the man who arranged my personal meeting with Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. I believe this relationship offers us a unique opportunity to speak directly to the leaders of Iran. I urge you to sign the petition to save the life of Pastor Nadarkhani today…and to forward this to everyone in your address book. Share it on Facebook. Print it out and take it to church. We need to get as many people as possible involved in this effort before it is too late. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1New York Timesbestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, Game Changer; and his newest titles Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans? books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 1 Mar 2012 20:34:51 -0800 Full article 1_640available at: middleeastmediagroup.com A friend from Jerusalem sent me these thoughts about the celebration of Purim which is next week: Purim is creeping up on us, and the shelves are filled with "Hamantaschen"—Haman's Ears—filled with dates, or poppy seed, or raisins, or jams indeed almost every possible flavour. It is probably the most appropriate of festivals right now as one talks of the evil coming from Persia. From the town of Shushan the Grand Vizier, Haman, spoke evil of the Jews, convincing the King that they wanted to take over his world. It took a woman, Esther, guided by her Uncle Mordechai, to convince the King that indeed the evil one was Haman and thus saved the Jews. Haman was led through town, backwards on his own white horse for all to see his idiocy. Ahmedinejad—take note. Every Purim, families prepare "Mishloach manot"—gift packages (of food of course!) to give to friends and neighbours—usually of sweet treats to ensure that those you know have a truly festive Purim to celebrate our success over the evil Persian. Zvi has a philosophy that every Jewish festival is"They tried to kill us, we won." As Jews around the world prepare to celebrate Purim, another plot hatched in Persia to destroy them hangs like a dark cloud over the feast. Today, it is our moment to stand as Esther and Mordecai did and do our part to deliver Israel from destruction. **** Dr. Michael D. Evans is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, having penned numerous titles including nonfiction book Jimmy Carter: the Liberal Left and World Chaos, in which he compares the Obama and Carter presidencies; and Atomic Iran; and the fiction book, The Samson Option, Game Changer; and his newest titles Cursed, The Light, and The Protocols. His latest release is The Revolution which is about democracy, dictators, deception and the birthing of a Caliphate. Evans' books are available at www.TimeWorthybooks.com. You can read his full biography on Wikipedia. Dr. Evans also runs the news site JerusalemWorldNews where you can receive current intel on Israel and the Middle East. Thu, 1 Mar 2012 15:26:16 -0800 Full article 1_639available at: middleeastmediagroup.com Though it received little attention in the news,