Has God Blessed America for Blessing Israel?
With the following words, America’s 40th president, Ronald W. Reagan—still in the first year of his presidency—greeted Menachem Begin, the sixth prime minister of the modern state of Israel:
We’re proud to stand beside you this morning, joining a tradition of hospitality for Israel observed by our Presidents for more than three decades. Your visit is testimony to the warm friendships, mutual respect, and shared values that bind our people … .
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UN Singles Out Israel as Violator of Women’s Rights; Iran, Saudi Arabia & Yemen Among the Voters
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“The UN reached new heights of absurdity by singling out Israel alone on women’s rights, yet saying nothing on Iran holding women’s rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh behind bars, Saudi Arabia jailing and torturing women’s rights activists, and subjugating women under harsh male guardianship laws, or on Yemen denying women hospital treatment without the permission of a male relative” -
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Mike Pence, Mike Pompeo address Christian pro-Israel summit
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“Pence and Pompeo delivered their remarks at the annual summit of Christians United for Israel, a conservative Christian organization led by the Rev. John Hagee, which claims more than 6 million members.” - RNS
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Israeli Soldiers Unearth Watchtower from King Hezekiah’s Reign
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“Israeli paratroopers and archaeologists announced Wednesday that they unearthed the remains of a 2,700-year-old watchtower at an undisclosed location in southern Israel.
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Tiny First Temple find could be first proof of aide to biblical King Josiah
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A clay seal impression: “’(belonging) to Nathan-Melech, Servant of the King’ (LeNathan-Melech Eved HaMelech). Nathan-Melech is named in 2 Kings as an official in the court of King Josiah.” - Times of Israel
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Trump Officially Recognizes Golan Heights as Israeli Territory
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“President Trump on Monday signed an order recognizing Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights, abruptly shifting long-standing U.S. policy on the matter.” - National Review
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Young evangelicals souring on Israel because of 'social justice,' media deception
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“[M]illennial evangelicals are increasingly distancing themselves from modern Israel, [Gerald McDermott, Anglican Chair of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School] said, in part because they want to distance themselves from their parents, who tend to support Israel enthusiastically.” - Christian Post
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