Tag: Middle East

Prophetic News – Hostage Release

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Copied from Amir Tsafati

President’s 20 point plan, which Israel has accepted permits the resumption of war if Hamas refuses to disarm. This two year bloody war was not just :one more round” with Hamas

Israel will NOT agree to let Hamas remain armed or in power – which is precisely why it continues to control more that 50% of the Gaza Strip.

Once our hostages are no longer in Gaza, the task of disarming Hamas and demilitarizing the Strip – if it must be carried out by Israel – will become much easier.

IMO – Hamas can’t help themselves, reports are that they have already started to make plans to continue the fight! Rh

Trump wants this peace treaty to expand across the Middle East. “Stop the war, stop the fighting. the whole region wants peace.” Trump. Hope he is right, but as Reagan said “trust, but verify.” Rh

Interesting thought on Daniel 9:27. We know Trump wants peace throughout the Middle East, probably unattainable, but possible. God is in control.

Daniel 9:27 describes a figure who will “confirm a covenant with many.” The wording is striking — not “create,” but “confirm.” The Hebrew implies strengthening or enforcing an existing agreement.

We are Living in Prophetic Times.

Trump: “The choice of the Palestinians is clear, whether they continue with terror and hatred or with construction and rehabilitation.“

Trump: “The whole region supports disarming Hamas and demilitarizing the Gaza Strip.”

It appears that Netanyahu will fly to Egypt with President Trump on Air Force One.” That my friends is a big deal. All the antagonist and despot who hate Israel will be there. Oh to be a fly on the wall of that meeting! Rh

ISRAEL – A BONE OF CONTENTION

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That is what we read in Ezekiel 36:19-24, when God speaks about the Jewish people living in disobedience: “So I scattered them among the nations, and they were dispersed throughout the countries; I judged them according to their ways and their deeds. When they came to the nations, wherever they went, they profaned My holy name—when they said of them, ‘These are the people of the Lord, and yet they have gone out of His land.’ But I had concern for My holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations wherever they went. ‘Therefore say to the house of Israel, ‘Thus says the Lord God: ‘I do not do this for your sake, O house of Israel, but for My holy name’s sake, which you have profaned among the nations wherever you went. And I will sanctify My great name, which has been profaned among the nations, which you have profaned in their midst; and the nations shall know that I am the Lord,’ says the Lord God, ‘when I am hallowed in you before their eyes. For I will take you from among the nations, gather you out of all countries, and bring you into your own land.”

The sad reality is that more and more Christians are embracing replacement theology, which teaches that either the church has replaced Israel or it is the “real and true Israel.” Many even believe that modern-day Israel is just a result of political operatives after World War II, and therefore, it has no business being discussed at the pulpit.

None of those Christian leaders and churches that embrace replacement theology would disagree that God literally scattered the Jewish people to the four corners of the earth as a result of their disobedience. They take no issue with that. However, when it comes to Israel’s regathering, somehow, they shift gears. They go to great lengths to try to prove that God doesn’t really mean what He says.

In Genesis 15:18, we read, “On the same day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying: ‘To your descendants I have given this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the River Euphrates’”

In Genesis 17:7-8, God says, “I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you in their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and your descendants after you. Also I give to you and your descendants after you the land in which you are a stranger, all the land of Canaan, as an everlasting possession; and I will be their God.”

Psalm 105:8-11 powerfully states, “He remembers His covenant forever, The word which He commanded, for a thousand generations, The covenant which He made with Abraham, And His oath to Isaac, And confirmed it to Jacob for a statute, To Israel as an everlasting covenant, Saying, ‘To you I will give the land of Canaan As the allotment of your inheritance.’”

When God made this covenant with Abraham some 4,000 years ago, Abraham was in a deep sleep, and God swore it by Himself: “For when God made a promise to Abraham, because He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself” (Hebrews 6:13). Thus, as we read in Ezekiel 36, it is God’s name that is at stake because of the promises that He has made.

Jeremiah 23:7-8 states, “‘Therefore, behold, the days are coming,’ says the Lord, ‘that they shall no longer say, ‘As the Lord lives who brought up the children of Israel from the land of Egypt,’ but, ‘As the Lord lives who brought up and led the descendants of the house of Israel from the north country and from all the countries where I had driven them.’ And they shall dwell in their own land.’”

Jeremiah 31:8-10 reads, “Behold, I will bring them from the north country, And gather them from the ends of the earth, Among them the blind and the lame, The woman with child And the one who labors with child, together; A great throng shall return there. They shall come with weeping, And with supplications I will lead them. I will cause them to walk by the rivers of waters, In a straight way in which they shall not stumble; For I am a Father to Israel, And Ephraim is My firstborn. ‘Hear the word of the Lord, O nations, And declare it in the isles afar off, and say, ‘He who scattered Israel will gather him, And keep him as a shepherd does his flock.’”

Can it be any more clear? Here is one more verse that should silence all of the naysayers: “Thus says the Lord, Who gives the sun for a light by day, The ordinances of the moon and the stars for a light by night, Who disturbs the sea, And its waves roar (The Lord of hosts is His name): ‘If those ordinances depart From before Me, says the Lord, Then the seed of Israel shall also cease From being a nation before Me forever’” (Jeremiah 31:35-36).

In other words, as long as the sun, moon, and stars are shining in the sky and the function of this world is intact, Israel is going to remain before God forever as a nation. Period.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! I will always stand with Israel. They are not perfect, neither are we in America, but we honor the Lord God Almighty and his faithfulness. God is not a man who can lie, His Word is steadfast, you can stand on it! Rh

Tony Blair:

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One of the Bottlenecks in an Impossible Deal

By Tania Curado Koenig

Washington, D.C. — Oct. 1, 2025

This deal seems to be an establishment scheme to pour $ into Gaza rather than a true peace effort. Billions are at stake! Once again Tania has knocked it out of the park. Rh

Among the many bottlenecks in the Trump framework for Gaza, one is glaring: the sudden return of Tony Blair. His name was written into the plan as co-chair of the ‘Board of Peace.’ But the world’s reaction shows why this appointment is a liability, not a solution.

Credibility questions immediately surface. The Guardian called his proposed role ‘laced with fatal flaws,’ noting the failures of his tenure as Quartet envoy. AP reminded readers that Blair carries heavy baggage from Iraq and previous Middle East ventures that achieved little.

Perceived bias further erodes legitimacy. Palestinians and Arab commentators see him as aligned with Israel and Western interests. The Financial Times reports Arab and European officials fear the Gaza plan is already skewed toward Israeli priorities, lacking Palestinian legitimacy.

Economic focus over politics is also Blair’s hallmark. His style is development, investment, and oversight. But economic fixes without true sovereignty or political empowerment have never brought peace. They usually collapse.

Palestinian rejection is fierce. Hamas officials explicitly say, ‘Blair has no role here.’ A Gazan displaced by war told AP, ‘This man has the blood of Iraqis on his hands.’ Mustafa Barghouti compared his reappearance to returning British colonialism. Mahmoud Habbash, adviser to Mahmoud Abbas, insisted: ‘The only side that can administer Gaza is a Palestinian government.’ Even West Bank PA officials said no plan can be imposed externally.

At home, Blair is divisive. In the UK, his name still triggers controversy. Labour MPs and activists condemn his Iraq legacy. His reappearance in the Middle East stirs opposition in his own country.

This is more than an irritant — it is a structural bottleneck. A plan that inserts figures already rejected by Palestinians, mistrusted by Arabs, and controversial at home reveals its own fragility. It risks being seen not as peace, but as foreign guardianship dressed up as governance.

1. Why Blair, despite all the baggage?

• Gravitas to outsiders: For Washington and Europe, Blair still carries a former-PM aura. Even if he is toxic to Palestinians, his name signals ‘serious statesmanship’ to Western publics.

• Economic entry point: Blair’s strength is not political reconciliation, but economic reconstruction and private capital mobilization. If Trump wants Gulf billions to flow into Gaza, Blair’s networks with banks, development funds, and corporations are useful.

• Cover for Trump: By putting Blair as ‘chair’ beside himself, Trump shifts optics — he is not alone, but backed by an ‘international statesman.’ This cushions accusations of unilateralism.

• Foil for rejection: If the plan collapses, Blair can be the fall guy. Trump walks away saying, ‘We tried, even Blair was there, but Hamas/Palestinians refused.’

2. The deeper Trump method

• Every clause is leverage. He doesn’t expect Hamas to fully comply (72-hour hostages, disarmament). These are traps designed to force Hamas and Qatar into an impossible corner.

• Every figure is a signal. Blair isn’t about Gaza legitimacy; he is about signaling to Gulf/European donors: ‘Your man is at the table, so you should pay.’

• Every failure is still a win. If Hamas refuses → Israel gets legitimacy, Arab bloc blames Hamas, Trump gets credit for ‘trying.’ If Hamas accepts partially → Trump claims history, Blair can take operational heat, and Trump drives normalization.

3. What this could mean later

• Blair as bridge to Saudi funds: Riyadh has long liked ‘technocratic committees’ and international faces to mask normalization. Blair’s presence could make Saudi/UAE more comfortable committing billions while keeping PA language alive.

• Blair as disposable pawn: If Palestinian rejection becomes loud, Blair can be dropped without the plan collapsing — Trump stays central, Blair vanishes.

• Blair as buffer for Trump: Any failure or unpopular measure gets blamed on Blair’s ‘management,’ preserving Trump’s stature.

4. What we must hold 

• Trump doesn’t waste moves. Blair is not there to solve Gaza politically — he is there to give Trump cover, Gulf comfort, and donor access. In the covenant reality, it will not ‘divide the land,’ but politically it allows Trump to say: ‘I built the widest coalition ever — even Blair, even the Gulf, even Europe stood with me.’

One more bottleneck, one more reason this deal cannot stand. ‘They shall not divide the land’ (Joel 3:2).

Prophetic Journalism / Deal is Flawed

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I was extremely concerned about the proposed “peace plan,” but never fear now we are hearing that according to Qatar and others it is just a “good starting point.” Same old song and dance, delay and try to negotiate. Stand firm, it’ either agree or face the consequences. Trump said they had 48 hours and then Israel was going to do what they had to do. By the way there is a path to a two state solution in the deal. That would be the worst mistake Trump would ever make. Joel 3:2 gives a warning for nations who divide the land of Israel.

I hope this falls through, we can do better. If Mexico was doing to us what Hamas has done to Israel, invading our cities and raping and killing woman and children, and killing our citizens they would be a distant memory. But somehow Israel is supposed to make peace? I think not.

This deal is flawed and never will work, it’s nothing more than a lame attempt to put lipstick on a pig. It’s time to end this without Qatar who happens to be the main sponsor of terror in the region. Trump’s negotiators are too close to Qatar. Witkoff and Kushner have made $ millions and in some cases $ billions by managing their investments or in Witkoff’s case Qatar paid off an overdue loan on a hotel to the tune of over $600 million. That my friends I did not vote for!!

Stay tuned, it should get interesting. Look up the world is falling apart. But for the Christian it’s falling into place. We are in Prophetic times.

Is Trump’s ‘Board Of Peace’ A Foreshadowing Of Daniel’s End-Times Covenant? 

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Let me be clear, Trump is not the anti-christ!  but could something like this be a foreshadowing of what is to come.  I think possibly.  Let’s be watchful on the world stage.  For now though, I don’t see this peace treaty or time of peace negotiated as ever truly coming to pass.   Hamas never wants peace.  Their own legitimacy revolves around a war mentality that comes from centuries ago.  Eternal hatred of the Jewish people.  IMO. Rh

https://www.prophecynewswatch.com/article.cfm?recent_news_id=8888

Trump 21-point plan’ to end Gaza war presented to Arab states, Israel

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The proposal includes the prompt release of the remaining hostages and the temporary transfer of power in the Strip to an Arab security force.

JNS STAFF

Sept. 27, 2025 / JNS)

Negotiations with Arab states and Israel regarding the future of Gaza are underway, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday night, speaking in the wake of reports of an ambitious 21-point peace plan put forth by Washington to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

“We are having very inspired and productive discussions with the Middle Eastern Community concerning Gaza,” Trump said via Truth Social.

“All of the Countries within the Region are involved, Hamas is very much aware of these discussions, and Israel has been informed at all levels, including Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu,” he continued.

“Everyone is excited to put this period of Death and Darkness behind them. It is an Honor to be a part of this Negotiation. We must get the Hostages back, and get a PERMANENT AND LONGLASTING PEACE!”

On Tuesday, the Trump administration presented a 21-point plan to Arab leaders on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly annual general debate in New York, which would see a prompt release of all the remaining hostages, the transfer of power in the Strip to an intermediary Arab-led government, and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Palestinian enclave, according to CNN.

Saudi-based broadcaster Al Arabiya said it obtained a copy of the plan, citing several clauses from it on Friday.

These include:

  • An immediate end to the war in Gaza.
  • The unconditional release of all hostages.
  • The release of thousands of Palestinian terrorists, including 100 to 200 prisoners with blood on their hands.
  • The resumption of unrestricted aid delivered into Gaza by international organizations and the U.N., including the closure of the U.S.-based Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
  • The disarmament of Hamas by an international, Arab security force within a time-bound framework. Hamas terrorists who agree to these terms will receive safe passage to exit the Strip.
  • The international force will temporarily administer civilian issues in Gaza, with the Palestinian Authority eventually taking over.
  • The reconstruction of the Gaza Strip over a five-year time span, led by an international and Arab consortium.
  • The United States will have guarantees in place that Israel does not apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, with both Israeli and Palestinians agreeing to resume negotiations over a peace agreement that would end the decades-old conflict.

The Washington Post also reported that it obtained a copy of the plan, providing additional details in its Saturday article. These include the destruction of all Hamas’s offensive weaponry, the release within 48 hours of all 20 living hostages and the bodies of the more than two dozen captives believed dead, and the freezing of “battle lines in place.”

According to the Post, the plan states: “Once all the hostages have been released, Israel will release 250 prisoners serving life sentences plus 1,700 Gazans detained after October 7. For every Israeli hostage whose remains are released, Israel will release the remains of 15 deceased Gazans.”

Further details include an Israeli promise to launch “no further attacks on Qatar.” The plan acknowledges “the important role Qatar has played as a mediator in this conflict,” noting that it was Washington and Jerusalem that first asked Doha to host Hamas negotiators.

Other reports stated that the plan would move ahead even if Hamas rejects its terms, with the majority of the 21 points proceeding in terror-free zones conquered by the Israel Defense Forces.

The plan moreover reportedly emphasizes the de-radicalization of the Palestinian population, with the Palestinian Authority undergoing significant reform.

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said on Wednesday that “We had a very productive session,” referring to a meeting of an American delegation with Arab leaders in New York, according to CNN.

“We presented what we call the Trump 21-point plan for peace in the Mideast, in Gaza,” Witkoff added.

“I think it addresses Israeli concerns, as well as the concerns of all the neighbors in the region,” he continued. “And we’re hopeful, and I might say even confident, that in the coming days, we’ll be able to announce some sort of breakthrough.”

Netanyahu is slated to visit the White House on Monday. Discussions on the plan are expected to be high on the agenda.

Reprinted from JNS by permission

The Monday meeting between Trump and Netanyahu is of vital importance to both countries. Israel’s sovereignty and America’s continued blessings from God. Rh

Trump Makes U-turn on Ukraine

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www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2025/september/why-trump-made-a-sharp-turn-on-ukraine-war-criticizing-putin-and-praising-zelenskyy

Trump seems to be changing course quite a bit lately. Stabbing Netanyahu in the back on the annexation of the West Bank. Now it seems he is cozying up to Zelensky. Troubled by these apparent flip flops on policy positions from Trump. Am I disappointed with Trump’s decisions? Yes on both issues. I guess we will find out how it plays out. Praying for an end to both situations. Trump needs our prayers. It’s a tough job, and who knows who has his ear. Rh

Turkey; A Rogue Nation On The Rise

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I have said for many years that Russia, even though they will be leading the Ezekiel 38 coalition that moves against Israel in the last days, is not the primary nation to worry about. I think Turkey is going to be an instigator just as much if not more than Russia. Yes Russia seems to be the primary nation from the far north, however, many of the nations that are mentioned are not only Muslim but have been a part of the old Ottoman Empire.  

The leader of Turkey is a dictator. His human rights record is horrible.  Edorgen imagines himself an end time leader to bring a resurgence of the caliphate.  He has visions of grandeur.  He walks a tightrope as a member of NATO, but also staying true to his Muslim brothers. At times he has ignored Israel, but most recently the rhetoric that is being hurled against Israel by Turkey is troublesome. Turkey has 450,000 troops ready to march, second among NATO forces, and  a sophisticated drone wing as well as working on missile technology. Turkey is now a rogue nation, threatening Israel, and others in the Middle East, including Syria, and having a close relationship with Russia and China.  This is a nation that needs to be taken seriously.

Perhaps the most dangerous element of Erdoğan’s strategy lies to Israel’s north. Turkey has entrenched itself in Syria, creating zones of influence just across Israel’s border. This puts Turkish forces—and the Islamist militias it backs—perilously close to Israel’s northern frontier. For Israel, the nightmare scenario is clear, Turkey an established state with advanced weaponry, a massive army, and global alliances.

Again, we are living in prophetic times. We understand that Russia will lead a coalition from the north to move on against Israel in what is called Ezekiel 38 war. However, it is Turkey that will be right with them and maybe even pushing them in that direction . Russia will probably have much more economic reasons from moving the Ezekiel 38 war against Israel, but Turkey has an intense hatred of the Jewish people.  Religious  hatred in the Middle East is powerful for war. 

 Turkey has already reshaped battlefields from Nagorno-Karabakh to Ukraine, and its defense industry is expanding rapidly. This combination of military power, strategic geography, and ideological fervor makes Turkey a unique threat. Iran may be Israel’s most immediate adversary, but Turkey’s long-term potential is greater: 

  • a modern state
  • a powerful army
  • and a leader bent on empire.

More Dangerous Than Iran?

For years, Israeli leaders and analysts have worried about Tehran’s nuclear clock. But what if the greater danger is Ankara’s ambition clock?  Iran represents a sectarian Shi‘ite power; Turkey represents the possibility of a pan-Sunni revival.

Where Iran builds power through fear, Turkey builds it through influence—through trade, cultural ties, religious rhetoric, and the promise of Islamic unity. In many ways, this is the more potent formula. A leader who can unite diverse Muslim nations under the banner of Jerusalem’s “liberation” poses a threat that reaches far beyond rockets and centrifuges.

For those who read history with the Bible in hand, the rise of Turkey as Israel’s adversary should not come as a surprise. Ezekiel 38 describes a vast northern coalition led by “Gog of the land of Magog” that will one day march against Israel. Among the nations listed are Meshech and Tubal—regions that many scholars trace back to modern-day Turkey.

This prophecy outlines not just a sudden attack, but a deliberate alignment of nations under a leader who seeks to destroy Israel in the latter days. We are told that this coalition will include Persia (modern Iran), Cush, Put (North Africa), and others—but Turkey may very well be the spearhead of the end-time invasion

Never fear, it will not be Israel’s strength that saves them on that day, but it will be the very hand of God that will fight on Israel‘s behalf. As a noted radio personality, and defender of the faith Jan Markell has said recently, “the pieces are not falling apart, they’re falling into place.”  Maranatha

Game Changer

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Wow the Prophetic Times we live in today are unbelieving. Event after event Below is a great article on Prophecy News Watch. Israel went deep into Qatar to flex their muscle against their enemies. Interestingly one reason Hezbollah agreed to disarm was their fear of the their leadership being assassinated. Cutting the head off the snake. (Side note) Hamas leadership lives in luxury while the soldiers live in squander and fear, promising 70 virgins. Wonder how that’s working out for them now!!

https://www.prophecynewswatch.com/article.cfm?recent_news_id=8752

Trump said to give Israel green light for strike on Hamas leadership in Qatar

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Interesting development in the Middle East, Israel strikes inside Qatar targeting Hamas leadership. Unprecedented in modern times. Of course Jew haters are screaming loudly, let’s see what, if any is the fallout. This could be a defying moment in the Middle East. We will have to wait and see. I stand with Israel.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/trump-said-to-give-israel-green-light-for-strike-on-hamas-leadership-in-qatar/