By now, you have been bombarded by the media’s reports of Israeli aggression against the so called peace activists bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza.
By now, you probably have concluded that Israel are the aggressors and have bullied and murdered innocent people.
By now, you have seen reports of world wide condemnation and mass protests on the streets – especially from Muslim countries – and have concluded that Israel has done something incredibly wrong.
If this is you. Then stop. And begin to think for yourself instead of being so damn gullible and allow the media to shape your worldview – a media controlled very much by petro dollars.
Here are the facts behind what happened to the “Gaza Flotilla”..
1. A state of armed conflict exists between Israel and the Hamas regime controlling Gaza. The Hamas terrorists have launched over 12,000 rockets against Israeli civilians, and are presently smuggling in Iranian arms and military supplies into Gaza, by land and sea, in order to fortify its positions and continue its attacks.
2. Under international law, Israel has the right to protect the lives of its civilians from Hamas attacks, and, consequently, has undertaken measures to defend itself, including the imposition of a maritime blockade to curb Hamas rearmament. Under international maritime law, when a maritime blockade is in effect, no vessels can enter the blockaded area.
3. In line with Israel’s obligations under international law, the ships participating in the protest flotilla were warned repeatedly that a maritime blockade is in effect off the coast of Gaza and were given due notice of its exact coordinates.
4. Israel repeatedly offered the flotilla organizers permission to land in the port of Ashdod, and to transfer their aid to Gaza through the existing overland crossings, in accordance with established procedures. Thousands of tons of humanitarian supplies are regularly allowed in by Israel through the land crossings. The flotilla organizers rejected this offer, stating clearly that "this mission is not about delivering humanitarian supplies, it’s about breaking Israel’s siege." (Greta Berlin, AFP, 27May10).
5. While the organizers claim to have humanitarian concern for the residents of Gaza they did not have similar concerns for the fate of the abducted Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, and when asked, refused to even make a public call to allow him to be visited by the Red Cross. Shalit has languished in a Gazan dungeon for over three years.
6. When it became clear that the protest flotilla intended to violate the blockade despite repeated warnings, Israeli Naval personnel boarded the vessels of the flotilla, and redirected them to Ashdod.
7. Given the large number of vessels participating in the flotilla, there was an operational need to undertake measures to enforce the blockade a certain distance from the area of the blockade.
8. The intention of the flotilla participants to resist Israeli Naval personnel was made clear in numerous television interviews on 30 May given by the head of the IHH, Bulent Yildirim on board the Mavi Marmara (as he held a year-old infant in his arms, in what he called a "message" to any Israelis planning to act against the flotilla).
9. The Israeli Navy was met with violent opposition, two pistols were found in the hands of protesters, and over a dozen Israeli personnel were hospitalized, some in critical condition. One militant snatched a gun from an Israeli commando and opened fire. The Navy described being met by a “lynching” party.
10. In Ashdod, the flotilla’s cargo will be off-loaded and the humanitarian items will be transferred overland to Gaza in accordance with standard operating procedures. The participants of the flotilla will be subjected to immigration procedures applicable in cases of attempted illegal entry.
But of course, you don’t get this picture on your TV screen – you get an anti Jewish slant wherever you turn and the facts are never known. For example, did you know that the Flotilla was financed by a known terror organisation?
Below is a series of video’s I’ve included to shed some light on this situation…
Israel Navy commander instructs his soldiers before engagement
Israel Navy invites the Flotilla to enter Israel port for delivery of cargo
Israeli Military board the ship (unarmed – assuming this is a humanitarian ship) and get lynched.
Read here the bloody account on board the Mavi Marmara and how the IDF were finally given permission to engage only after all this had already happened.
After all this, the world still screams at Israel. Incidents like this reveal the deep down hatred the world has to Israel. We know who the god of this world is and how he opposes everything the God of the universe stands for.
God is calling His people home and will soon open their eyes to the fact that the Messiah has already come and His name is Jesus. Unfortunately, before this happens, hostilities such as this will lead the whole world to hate Israel and declare war upon it.
And then, when all seems lost, God will step in and destroy the enemies of Israel and they will know Jesus. We are in the times or “wars and rumours of wars” that Jesus spoke about. While scary, it also shows that His testimony is true and He will be back…soon enough.
Just a shameful example of the church going nuts under the ministry of Rick Joyner.
Sad.
Really sad.
I guess this is what you get when there is no accountability and you can do whatever you like. To all you people honestly seeking God for who He is and not for what He can do for you, don’t take this crap as Gospel. Jesus is way more then what these people make Him out to be.
The new music video from Fireflight, “For Those Who Wait” has now been released. Check out the clip below. Lyrics under the video..
This is for those who wait
Another day another waiting game A little different but it’s still the same I am here but wheres the One I’m longing for I’m having troubles feeling all alone When my heart find a home I want to hope but sometimes I just don’t know I know I’m not the only one
(Chorus) So you sing a lullaby To the lonely hearts tonight Let it set Your heart on fire Let it set You free When you’re fighting to believe in a love that you can’t see Just know there is a purpose For those who wait
I want to open up my eyes I know that I’m in need is time I’m growing stronger every single day God, I’m gonna lead them to You now Letting go all of my fear and doubt I can’t do this on my own so I’ll give You control I know I’m not the only one
(Chorus) So you sing a lullaby To the lonely hearts tonight Let it set Your heart on fire Let it set You free When you’re fighting to believe in a love that you can’t see Just know there is a purpose For those who wait
The pressure makes us stronger The struggle makes us hunger The hard lessons make the difference The pressure makes us stronger The struggle makes us hunger The hard lessons make the difference And the difference makes it worth it
(Chrous) So you sing a lullaby To the lonely hearts tonight Let it set Your heart on fire Let it set You free When you’re fighting to believe in a love that you can’t see Just know there is a purpose For those who wait Set your heart on fire This is for those who wait
Mosab Hassan Yousef – the son of one of the 7 founders of Hamas, Sheikh Hassan Yousef. Born in a world of violence in Israel and thrown into the middle of Islamic radicalisation, he now spends time surfing the shores of the west coast of the USA as a follower of Jesus.
But in the years between, Joseph, as he is now known in the West, was exposed to things no child should. Imitating his father, he rose to become the President of the Islamic Youth Movement which eventually led to his arrest, beating and torture by Shin Bet – Israel’s Internal Security Service.
Whilst in custody, Joseph learned of the torture tactics Hamas carried out on their own people and this was the catalyst to him becoming a spy for Shin Bet – The Green Prince.
But I needed to know more about this fascinating character and have begun digging the web to find more. What intrigues me is that he stated that he spied for Shin Bet not so much to help their cause, but to further his own. Have a listen to his interview with the BBC to learn more..
And what is his cause? Interview after interview, he sets out to expose the god of Islam as a liar and a sham. Joseph has not turned his back on his people – he simply wants to expose the lie of Islam to his people. Have a listen to the following interview for a typical example.
This has of course greatly angered those he has left behind. Even his father, one of the seven founders of Hamas has now disowned his son – knowing full well that by doing so exposes his son to an assassins bullet.
“I, Sheikh Hassan Yussef… my wife, sons and daughters announce that we have completely disowned the man who was our oldest son and who is called Mosab”
This has now been confirmed to be the case in a statement by the al-Qaida-affiliated Global Islamic Media Front released a statement written by Abu al-Harith al-Ansari. Read up on the story here for more information, but the crux of it is captured in the following quote:
“If he comes back to Islam great, but if he does not, his fate is as an infidel without honor. The prophet Muhammad said, “Whoever alters his religion, kill him [Ansari’s font changes].” He should not have proper burial rights and he should not be buried with Muslims.”
Joseph escaped the hatred of Hamas – even though he is the son of Hamas. Fox News Channel ran an excellent expose on how the son of Hamas escaped hatred of the region…
Baptised in 2005, Joseph was drawn to Jesus by the words uttered by Him…
“But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.” Luke 6:27
These words must have been living water to a soul dying of thirst in a land that quenches anything good and nourishing. Jesus, reached down and grabbed the attention of the son of Hamas by the words He uttered 2000 years ago and, in doing so, has completely reversed the life of an individual who has the ability to create shockwaves.
What follows is a couple of interviews Joseph has had with Christian groups – explaining his faith and, time and time again, attacking the god of Islam in light of what he is now contrasting to the God of the Bible.
Below is the audio from the official Son Of Hamas page – but considerably reduced in size for easier streaming or download (right click and save). Compelling listening!
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What I like is a post script Joseph put in his book. It goes like this…
“So if you meet me on the street, please don’t ask for advice or what I think this or that scripture verse means, because you’re probably already way ahead of me. Instead of looking at me as a spiritual trophy, pray for me, that I will grow in my faith and that I won’t step on too many toes as I learn to dance with the bridegroom.”
Mosab Hassan Yousef – I for one, welcome you as a dancer to the bridegroom instead of a dancer to Hamas. I welcome your simple steps with the bridegroom over any expertise in your dancing with Hamas.
The war mongering in the Middle East is reaching fever point. Many people are now beginning to state that the Northern Hemisphere summer of 2010 – only a few weeks away – may well prove to be the time where human history is changed.
The catalyst for the change is an Arab/Israeli war sparked off by Tehran/Damascus backed aggression in the area. It’s now been estimated that up to 60,000 rockets and missiles are in the hands of the Hezbollah in Lebanon – far more then when the Lebanon war erupted a few years ago and more than the entire missile arsenal of most countries.
Add to this reports of Scud missiles being slipped into Lebanon with a radius of 450 miles – meaning they can reach all of Israel. And the icing on the cake is reports of a Russian built submarine with an Iranian flag, docked in Beirut. Sinister enough when you think about it – but when you add that the crew in charge of unloading its payload are all wearing gas marks, well..you put the pieces together.
We’re talking about a full blown Arab/Israeli war. Damascus and Israel have been trading blows recently. Iran wants Israel wiped off the map. Turkey has severed it’s ties with Israel in no uncertain terms. Jordan is banging on the war drum.
Syria, thought to have the largest chemical weapon arsenal in the world, is provoking Israel. Israel’s response is that they will retaliate brutally against any Syrian offensive – even citing that they will remove the government of Syria is attacked.
Damascus is Syria’s capital and is one of the oldest cities in the world. Yet, check out what the Bible says against Damascus…
“Behold, Damascus will cease to be a city and will become a heap of ruins.” Isa 17:1
I don’t know if the leaders of Syria read their Bible, but I have a sneaking suspicion that some might. Only recently has the Government ordered all government archives to be removed from Damascus and relocated elsewhere.
Many believe that Psalm 83 might be at play here. It lists a group of people from 10 areas who conspire to wipe out Israel. The text reads…
“They lay crafty plans against your people; they consult together against your treasured ones. They say, “Come, let us wipe them out as a nation; let the name of Israel be remembered no more!” Psa 83:3-4
Almost reads like the news these days doesn’t it? The interesting thing is that if you look at the peoples mentioned in Psalm 83, we are talking about Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and parts of Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
Step back for a minute and realise that this region is composed of Arab Muslims. And then realise that if defeated, Israel will occupy their lands and then once again posses the land mass promised to Abraham – from the Nile to the Euphrates river.
There is a tonne of Scripture supporting this view and I’m not going to get into that right now. But the gist is that Israel will be delivered by God and will eventually occupy the lands of her enemies and will live in security, safety and prosperity – recognised amongst the nations that she is a powerhouse worthy of respect. So much so, that this will be the reason for the battle of Armageddon.
What excites me is that it’s through these battles that God opens the eyes and heart of the Jews and they recognise Jesus as their Messiah. I find it awesome that I live in a day and age where I may see Biblical prophecy played out right before my eyes.
But before this happens, war needs to happen. And the war mongering leading up to this is described in detail in the following clip…
in March 2010. It’s become a New York Times best seller and I’m currently reading this fascinating book.
The war mongering in the Middle East is reaching fever point. Many people are now beginning to state that the Northern Hemisphere summer of 2010 – only a few weeks away – may well prove to be the time where human history is changed.
