Islamic Jihad Ideology will not Change until Messiah Arrives!
April 19, 2007
http://www.tribulationperiod.com/
Much of mankind is in differing degrees of fear that a great Middle East war is on the immediate horizon, because it is in denial Jesus Christ is the coming Messiah of the inspired Word of God known as the Bible.
I have no fear of the coming Middle East war because its end will be marked by the Second Advent of the Messiah, who is the guardian and keeper of my saved soul.
Indeed, I am looking forward to the beginning of the war because I have been watching for his coming for some 62 long years.
There is no manmade solution to the Middle East situation because all that we have seen go on there since 1948 is temporary and fluctuating, that is, except Islamic Jihad ideology, which is permanent and will be increasing until Messiah arrives.
I could not agree more with the statement Major General Yoav Galant makes in the final paragraph of his article,
which follows.
Begin Quote
“Hamas’ leaders may give up using terror temporarily, but they will never give up their ideology.
Knowing this helps Israel understand that even though a ceasefire cuts down on terror, it does not create a solution to the problem, since it is only temporary.
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End Quote
Although we are of two different faiths, I agree with everything he had to say in his article. My heart has always been for Israel. Anyone who is an enemy of Israel is also my enemy.
Begin Article
The Strategic Challenge of Gaza
Maj.-Gen. Yoav Galant
Institute for Contemporary Affairs-
Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs
April 19, 2007
Disengagement caused the terror organizations to turn to new terror methods such as Kassam rockets, tunnels, and crossing over from Gaza to Sinai and then into Israel’s Negev, as happened in January 2007 with a suicide bomber in Eilat.
The source of most of the knowledge of using mines, explosives, and anti-tank missiles is Iran, which is influencing Iraq, Lebanon, and Gaza. It is now possible for terrorists to move freely between Gaza and Egypt,
and from there to Syria, Lebanon, and Iran for training.
Iranians also come to Gaza to hold training exercises.
A few years ago, Fatah’s Al Aqsa Brigade in Judea and Samaria was bought out by Iran and activated against Israel according to Iranian instructions. The Iranians are using whatever they can in order to attack the West, and this is a major change in the situation in the region.
Israel left Gaza almost two years ago, and the Palestinians were left with natural gas, greenhouses, and fields. In other words, they had the option to take another route.
However, they chose the terror route and elected Hamas.
According to Israel’s estimation, Gaza will remain unstable because of certain basic factors having to do with population, territory, and resources.
Hamas’ leaders may give up using terror temporarily, but they will never give up their ideology. Knowing this helps Israel understand that even though a ceasefire cuts down on terror, it does not create a solution to the problem, since it is only temporary.
Maj.-Gen. Yoav Galant was appointed Head of the IDF Southern Command in 2005, after serving as Military Secretary to Prime Minister Sharon. He also served as Head of the Gaza Division, and as Head of the Naval Commando Unit.
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