Wednesday, November 2, 2011

In the news: Israel and the Revived Roman Empire

Both Israel and the Roman Empire of our day dominated the news this morning.

The EU is going through an increasing crisis and as we've said before "Big Crisis = Big Change". Somehow, I believe we are in the early days of watching the EU transform into the 10 Kings stage:

Greece risks meltdown after bailout vote bombshell

The Greek government faced possible collapse on Tuesday as ruling party lawmakers demanded Prime Minister George Papandreou resign for throwing the nation's euro membership into jeopardy with a shock call for a referendum.

The euro and global stocks were pummeled on financial markets after the Greek move threw into question the survival of crucial efforts to contain the euro zone's sovereign debt crisis.


Greek government in chaos with debt deal in doubt

The Greek government teetered and stock markets around the world plummeted Tuesday after a hard-won European plan to save the Greek economy was suddenly thrown into doubt by the prospect of a public vote.

With several of his lawmakers rebelling, it was unclear whether Papandreou would have enough support to push the idea through. Although he had not set a specific question or date for the referendum, ministers indicated it would likely be held in January.

Greeks have been outraged by repeated rounds of tax increases and salary and pension cuts imposed as the government struggles to meet the conditions of a first, $153 billion bailout the country has been relying on since May 2010.

A Greek rejection of the second rescue package could cause bank failures in Europe and perhaps a new recession in Europe, the market for 20 percent of American exports. It could also cause Greece to leave the alliance of 17 nations that use the euro.


Greece Referendum Crisis Deepens

Europe was teetering on the edge of disaster last night as fears grew that the Greek government is about to collapse.

Markets nosedived around the world, with billions wiped off the value of Britain’s leading firms, as Athens announced extraordinary plans to sack its military leaders amid rampant speculation that it was trying to head off a coup d’etat.

‘It’s all over. The government is about to collapse,’ said one Greek official. Greece’s former deputy finance minister Petros Doukas agreed: ‘The **** has hit the fan.’


Global markets plunge with Greek government on brink of collapse

A crisis cabinet meeting was called in Athens on Tuesday amid demands for Prime Minister George Papandreou's resignation. Opponents of the Greek premier derided his calling a referendum as an "act of unprecedented irresponsibility". Mr Papandreou said his government would face a vote of confidence on Friday night.

Humiliated European leaders, led by Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy, scrambled to prop up the Brussels agreement ahead of Thursday's G20 summit.

The German Chancellor and French President announced they were "determined" to "ensure the implementation without delay the decisions adopted at the eurozone summit of October 27, which are today more necessary than ever" and have summoned Mr Papandreou to a pre-G20 crisis meeting in Cannes on Wednesday.


Sarkozy, Merkel to meet Greeks on Wednesday

French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will hold an emergency meeting with Greece on Wednesday to push for a quick implementation of Athens' bailout deal, the "only solution" to its debt crisis, Sarkozy said on Tuesday.

The meeting comes just before a Nov 3-4 gathering of G20 heads of states in Cannes and will attempt to reassure world powers that the euro zone can resolve its crisis.


And in Israel we see yet more rumors of war:

Will Israel Strike Iran? Speculation Fed by Looming Report on Iran's Nuclear Activities

The possibility of an Israeli military strike against Iran's nuclear facilities has become the subject of growing media speculation in Israel, fed in part by comments from some political leaders.

Similar conjecture has occurred in the past, but this time the reports are linked to the looming release of a new International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Iran's nuclear activities, which is expected to go further than previous such reports in hardening suspicions that the programs have a military dimension, despite Iran's consistent assertions to the contrary.

The report is due to be released by IAEA director-general Yukio Amano on Nov. 8, ahead of a meeting the following week of the 35-member IAEA governing board.

The Israeli media speculation began late last week with reports in the mass-circulation tabloid Yediot Ahronot saying that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak are pushing for an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. The Israeli cabinet was said to be divided on the matter.


Iran military head warns of 'heavy damage' after an Israeli attack

Iran's military chief warned Wednesday that an Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear development sites will come at a heavy price, according to the Iranian ISNA news agency.

Responding to reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been trying to gain a majority in the cabinet for an attack on Iran, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff of Iran's armed forces, Hassan Firouzabadi, warned both Israel and the U.S. against such a move.

Senior ministers and diplomats said the International Atomic Energy Agency's report, due to be released on November 8, will have a decisive effect on the decisions Israel makes.


Israel Air Force conducts drills for long-range attacks

While the media and political sphere is abuzz with news on a potential attack on Iran's nuclear development facilities, the Israel Air Force continues conducting comprehensive drills on long-range attacks.

The last drill of this sort took place last week at the NATO base in Italy, in which six different types of air force squadrons participated. The drill was widely covered on websites around the world that specialize in aviation.

The drill included most of the aviation components that are likely to take part in future long-range attacking missions: combat squadrons, aerial refueling and air monitoring stations.


Netanyahu trying to persuade cabinet to support attack on Iran

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak are trying to muster a majority in the cabinet in favor of military action against Iran, a senior Israeli official has said. According to the official, there is a "small advantage" in the cabinet for the opponents of such an attack.

Netanyahu and Barak recently persuaded Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, who previously objected to attacking Iran, to support such a move.

Leading ministers were publicly dropping hints on Tuesday that Israeli could attack Iran, although a member of the forum of eight senior ministers said no such decision had been taken.

According to Western experts' analyses, an attack on Iran in winter is almost impossible, because the thick clouds would obstruct the Israel Air Force's performance.


At the same time, we look over at Syria - another potential tipping point:

UN investigators find new signs of Syria-Pakistan nuke tie

U.N. investigators have identified a previously unknown complex in Syria that bolsters suspicions that the Syrian government worked with A.Q. Khan, the father of Pakistan's atomic bomb, to acquire technology that could make nuclear arms.

The buildings in northwest Syria closely match the design of a uranium enrichment plant provided to Libya when Moammar Gaddafi was trying to build nuclear weapons under Khan's guidance, officials told The Associated Press.

Details of the Syria-Khan connection were provided to the AP by a senior diplomat with knowledge of IAEA investigations and a former U.N. investigator. Both spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue.

Syria has reasons to seek a nuclear weapon. It has been in a Cold War for decades with Israel, a country believed to have a sizable nuclear arsenal.

"A nuclear weapon would give Syria at least a kind of parity with Israel and some status within the region," said Anthony Cordesman, a national security analyst at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.


Netanyahu Disregards Obama, Orders Building of 2,000 New Homes in East Jerusalem

Israel’s prime minister is ordering the building of 2,000 new housing units for Israelis, mainly in east Jerusalem.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement that the new construction includes settlements near Jerusalem that he believes would be part of Israel in a peace accord.

An Israeli official said the accelerated building in the part of Jerusalem the Palestinians claim is an answer to recent unilateral moves by the Palestinians. He was speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the issue.

Palestinians claim east Jerusalem as the capital of their future state and object to Jewish housing there. Palestinians demand an end to all construction in Israeli settlements before peace talks can resume. Israel rejects that as a precondition.

Netanyahu’s decision might also serve as a snub to the Obama administration after it publicly rebuked Israel for considering expanding settlements in east Jerusalem.

30 comments:

Robin said...

It's just astounding that Netanyahu has to do ANYTHING to convince the cabinet that a strike on Israel would be in it's best interest. Unless, of course, they serve at Iran's behest??? I mean REALLY??? Sometimes I think, when God hardened their hearts, he installed extra thick blinders to boot. How about the American Jewish Pretenders, who are siding with Palestinians before the US Supreme Court to block Israel from being listed as country of origin on US Passports for Americans born in Jerusalem?

Anonymous said...

Whoever it was that said they were interested in the book Footsteps of the Messiah, you can get a PDF copy for $9.00 at arielc.org. I looked on the web for the book and it is significantly higher for the hard copy.

Blessings,
Kathleen

Robin said...

Thanks, Kathleen :) I actually bought the hardcopy for considerably more from Amazon . . .but would love to have an electronic version I can read on my iPad.

Apparently, Obama's more than just a tad upset that Netanyahu's going around him and building more Israeli settlements.

Obama Condemns Israel for Settlements

Robin said...

This is awesome, Kathleen . . .they also have the Footsteps of the Messiah Study Guide :)

Footsteps of the Messiah

Thanks again for posting this :)

Anonymous said...

http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/report-u-k-preparing-for-military-strike-on-iran-nuclear-facilities-1.393361

WVBORN56 said...

Well let's see.....we have the potential attack by Israel on Iran's nuclear facilities, the jamming of commucication devices in Gaza, the restart of rockets being launched into southern Israel, another flotilla sailing to Gaza from Turkey, Turkey's rumblings of discontent with Israel drilling for gas near Cyprus, the replacement of tin dictators in Northern Africa for the the Muslim Brotherhood, the UNESCO vote to include the PA and of course Assad's blatterigs about attacking Israel if NATO interferes. That pretty much covers both the inner and outer circle of nations surrounding Israel that we read about in Isaiah 17/Psalm 83 and Ezekiel 38-39.

And as Scott keeps reminding us...we are just waiting for the tipping point...I am hoping still that it is the rapture of the bride, the church. We are reminded from scripture from the words of Jesus that when we see these things to look up because our redemption is drawing near.

Personally it seems so close now that it is even difficult to make any long range plans. It almost seems pointless. I will however continue to work and live the abundant life he has blessed me with until Jesus shouts for us to come up hither! Longing to hear the shofar and fly to Jesus!

Mrs. C said...

Headline on Fox:
"Step Closer to Nuclear Showdown?"
following Article:
"Israel Reportedly Considers Pre-Emptive Attack on Iran"
November 02, 2011
Sources say Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, is rallying support for pre-emptive attack on Tehran's atomic facilities — following a successful test of long-range Jericho rocket, capable of carrying a nuke — as Iran's leaders warn of 'heavy damage' should Israel strike.


http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/11/02/israel-test-fires-missile-that-can-hit-iran-1866648425/

They have had headlines on JP this , trying to reign in the leaks from government employees.

Now we have this headline from the JP:

"UK Speeding Up Planning For Potential Iran Attack"
11/2/11
"The Guardian' reports UK defense establishment believes US may accelerate plans for targeted strikes against Islamic Republic's nuclear facilities; UK military chief visited Israel "secretly" this week."
http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id=244160

And this...this shows how Bibi sees the Truth of Gods Covenant with His People - Jerusalem belongs to Israel, and His People!

"We Have A Right To Build In Our Eternal Capital"

http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id=244090

Wow!

God Bless All!

Anonymous said...

Robin,
I saw the study guide as well, looks like a great study tool!

Kathleen

Alice said...

Kathleen, thanks from me, too!!! I will definitely take a look!

Robin said...

According to The Guardian, the US will be leading the attack:

Is the US Heading for War with Iran?

So now I'm confused??? This story is being carried all over the Israeli media . . .as well as Iran's. Nary a word in the US. If you find an American source, it's all about how Israel is planning a unilateral strike.

Exactly what's going on here?

On a side note, the Iranians are more than just a little irritated at the prospects:


Iran Rattles Saber at Israel, US

Dutch Treat said...

WV: Someone asked me in church sunday if i've made any future plans; and I responded just one: meeting the Lord in the air. Yes it's difficult to make long range plans with the Rapture so imminent; but by the same token, we can't stop living either. We're to keep doing what he calls us to do until it does come. We can't become so heavenly minded that we're no earthly good. At our old age though, it's easier not to make long range plans.

Robin said...

Evidently, Iran is now read to connect to Russia's Power Grid:  


Iran to Connect to Russian Powergrid

They're striking up quite an alliance . . .

Anonymous said...

Just reading all of the comments, I am getting really excited that the Lord may be coming for us VERY soon!


Helen

Anonymous said...

Has anyone heard about Denmark Finland and Sweeden wanting to break out of EU and form a new union with Greenland? I heard it on NPR news.

Robin said...

Just came across this story a bit ago:

Is Russia Becoming Iran's Diplomatic Godfather?

Anon, will check it out . . .admittedly, NPR isn't one the outlets I subscribe to, but will do a search.

DrNofog said...

Dutch said "...it's easier not to make long range plans..."

Yeah, I don't even buy green bananas anymore!
But, you knew that was coming...
;-D

Robin said...

A UN nuclear watchdog group will be circulating a report next week detailing the extent of Iran's nuclear program

DrNofog said...

NPR?? that's Nazi Propaganda Radio isn't it?
;-)

Robin said...

LOL, DrNoFog . . .take a trip on the wild side and splurge on the bananas. The way I figure it . . .anything I leave behind might tide someone over for a time :)

Dutch Treat said...

Robin, Dr.NO: Dont leave any bananas behind. They wont last more than a week.

Robin said...

That's why banana nut bread was invented, Dutch :)

We've been officially warned by Iran to leave Syria alone:

Commander Cautions West against Libyan-style Intervention in Syria

Anonymous said...

It really does NOT matter whether NATO says they will NOT intervene
in Syria, it does NOT matter that
the G20 is TRYING to SAVE the money
system of this world.

IT WILL NOT WORK !!!!

The waves of social mood are already predicting the bulls DEMISE.

Bulls should know this but they
are too GREEDY to see it.

the current rally of UP 178 is
a joke. Greek rates last nite
on 2 year notes are pushing 100
percent.....SHOCKING !!!

The CRASH (3) of 3 circle is dead
ahead.

Stephen >>>>>>>>>>

Anonymous said...

FLOTILLA headed to Gaza NOW !!

from Turkey

Please check j post

Stephen !!!!

Robin said...

Thanks for the heads up, Stephen. Here's another story about it:

Irish Ship Joins Flotilla

I have to wonder if their ultimate goal and seeming sudden launch (wasn't this suppose to occur in May/June.) is response to the stories circulating that the US and Israel are preparing for a strike?

DrNofog said...

Geee, Since I couldn't any mention in the so-called news on their ETA, I wonder if the Flotilla's ETA is 9-11-11...

Expected Imminently said...

Satanology: The Doctrine of Satan by Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum

http://www.arielm.org/dcs/pdf/mbs077m.pdf

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
13 Therefore take up the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;
18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—

1Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
-----------------------------------

I haven’t read this article, but I heard its message many years ago on tape. In warfare there is an added advantage in knowing the enemy. It is no less true in spiritual warfare, to recognise the enemies tactics in his hell bent intentions to bring Christ’s Church down by fowl means or fair.

John 8:32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

Sue

Expected Imminently said...

Fowl!? I must have feathers on the brain from me mum's hens!

That should be FOUL.

Quick afore DrNofog spies it!

Robin said...

DrNoFog, I hadn't even thought of that. Frankly, I've been more focused on the 11-9-11 date as that's the date of the new EAS Test. Hmmmm . . .its odd there's nothing about an ETA.

I subscribe to a variety of news feeds so maybe I missed it . . .but I really had no idea about this flotilla before this evening. It's just very strange that it sprang up out of nowhere since we heard for months leading into last summer's flotilla about the upcoming event.

Robin said...

Guess there was a REASON we were caught off guard by this flotilla:


Flotilla Plans Purposefully Kept Secret

DrNofog said...

Robin,
I put the date in the preferred EU form: d.m.yr = 9.11.11 because of its extreme significance to the Illuminati-Mason types..., which is why I also wondered about the Bad Oman's choice [actually not his 'choice' as he's just the last in a series of IBC 'sock-puppets'] of the same date for Em-Al-Sys "test" and possible hijacking of all media...