Mounting tension
A holy war has broken out – and though the Jewish state is surely its epicentre, this war is not confined to Jerusalem or even Israel as a whole by…
Judgement on the nations
Is God’s warning: “I will put them on trial for what they did to my people”, relevant to current politics? by Charles Gardner There has been much comment on the…
Arabs seek to join Israeli army!
Around 700 would-be volunteers from neighbouring Arab countries – some still classed as enemies of the Jewish state – have applied to join the Israeli Defence Force. They obviously had…
Remarkable healings show God’s ability to do the impossible
In the part of the world where Jesus was born 2,000 years ago, healings are still taking place in his name. Richard Martin of Calvary Chapel, Hastings, recounts what happened…
Restoring Churchill’s reputation
Photo: Mr and Mrs Winston Churchill (right), Sir Herbert Samuel (middle) and the Emir Abdullah (left of Samuel) on the front steps of Government House in Jerusalem, 28 March, 1921.…
A centenary like no other
The whiskers and twinkle are unmistakeably those of British Prime Minister Lloyd George, helpfully posing for posterity with other European leaders. The date was April 1920; the place San Remo…
Arabs condemn attack on Israel
When Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates both condemned Iran-sponsored Hezbollah’s recent attack on Israel, the Jewish state’s PM Netanyahu said: “This sounds like the Messianic times. But it shows…
A shocking silence
Why are Christians so uncomfortable over the issue of Israel? by Charles Gardner DONCASTER, September 2019 It is easier to raise money for charity among Christians than to arouse interest…
$50 billion turned down
The Palestinian Authority is reported to have rejected a $50 billion incentive to make peace with Israel as the economic aspect of President Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’ was unveiled.…
Petition against diplomatic downgrade
Pastors in South Africa have been asked to help mobilise Christians to sign a petition opposing the recent downgrading of the country’s diplomatic relations with Israel.
Palestinian Party accepts Israeli rule
A new Palestinian party has been launched advocating the acceptance of Israeli rule – a ‘one-state solution’ – because “people want economic stability”, according to founder Ashraf Jabari.
$10 billion offer rejected
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reportedly offered Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas $10 billion to accept President Trump’s much-awaited Middle East peace plan, to be unveiled following the conclusion…
‘Divine deed’ to land
Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon dramatically held up the Bible as the ‘deed’ to their land during a special session of the United Nations Security Council. Tasked with the job…
DOUBLE TROUBLE: Christians and Jews are both in the firing line
Why I sense that God is speaking to both Christians and Jews, telling us we’re in this together by Charles Gardner With Israelis recently bombarded by 700 rockets within the…